뜻
To spend all one's money.
문화적 배경
Slovenians often use self-deprecating humor regarding money. Complaining about being 'broke' (praznih žepov) is a common social bonding ritual. People from this region are stereotypically thrifty. They would rarely admit to 'izprazniti žep' because they are seen as always having a hidden reserve. In the capital, the idiom is frequently used in the context of high rents and the cost of 'fancy' coffee culture. Due to historical ties, similar concepts exist across the Balkans, often associated with 'merak' (pleasure) - spending everything for a good moment.
Use 'si'
Always include 'si' if you are the one who spent the money. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't use for theft
If someone stole your money, use 'okradli so me', not 'izpraznili so mi žep' (unless they literally emptied it).
뜻
To spend all one's money.
Use 'si'
Always include 'si' if you are the one who spent the money. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't use for theft
If someone stole your money, use 'okradli so me', not 'izpraznili so mi žep' (unless they literally emptied it).
Plural for emphasis
Use 'žepe' (plural) to sound even more dramatic about how much money you spent.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'izprazniti'.
Včeraj sem si v trgovini ______ žep.
The subject 'sem' (I) requires the masculine singular past tense if the speaker is male, or 'izpraznila' if female.
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the most natural sentence:
Option B correctly uses the idiom to mean the holiday will be expensive. Option C is literal.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Marko: 'Greš z nami na pivo?' Tine: 'Ne morem, ______.'
Tine is declining because he has no money.
Match the situation to the sentence.
Situation: You just paid for a very expensive car repair.
Paying for something expensive 'empties your pocket'.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Včeraj sem si v trgovini ______ žep.
The subject 'sem' (I) requires the masculine singular past tense if the speaker is male, or 'izpraznila' if female.
Choose the most natural sentence:
Option B correctly uses the idiom to mean the holiday will be expensive. Option C is literal.
Marko: 'Greš z nami na pivo?' Tine: 'Ne morem, ______.'
Tine is declining because he has no money.
Situation: You just paid for a very expensive car repair.
Paying for something expensive 'empties your pocket'.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it's a very common and safe idiom to use with friends and colleagues.
Yes, you can say 'To mi je izpraznilo bančni račun', but 'izprazniti žep' is the more common idiom.
'Izprazniti' is the result (it's empty), 'prazniti' is the process (it's becoming empty).
No, it's too informal. Use 'visoki stroški' instead.
Yes, 'napolniti si žepe' (to fill one's pockets), but it often has a negative connotation of greed.
No, in modern times it applies to all money, including credit cards and digital payments.
You can say 'Sem brez denarja' or 'Nimam denarja'.
Yes, 'žep' is a masculine noun in Slovenian.
You can literally empty a box (izprazniti škatlo), but it won't be an idiom for spending money.
Yes, 'isprazniti džep' is used in Croatian and is very similar.
관련 표현
Biti brez beliča
synonymTo be without a single cent.
Obrati koga
similarTo fleece someone.
Napolniti si žepe
contrastTo fill one's pockets (get rich).
Biti na nuli
similarTo be at zero.
