Significado
Being a very kind person
Contexto cultural
In Croatia, being called 'dobričina' (a good-natured person) or having a 'srce od zlata' is often valued more than professional success. It's linked to the concept of 'obraz' (honor/face). Across the Balkan region, hospitality is sacred. A host who gives their best food to a guest is said to have a heart of gold, reflecting a culture of 'merak' and 'sevdah' (soulfulness). Many Croatian idioms have roots in Christian values. The 'heart of gold' aligns with the biblical idea of storing treasures in heaven through good deeds. In cities like Zagreb, the phrase is often used for 'unlikely' heroes—like a gruff tram driver who waits for a running passenger.
Use it for compliments
It is one of the safest and most appreciated compliments you can give a Croatian speaker.
Watch the case
Remember it's 'zlata' (Genitive), not 'zlato' (Nominative).
Significado
Being a very kind person
Use it for compliments
It is one of the safest and most appreciated compliments you can give a Croatian speaker.
Watch the case
Remember it's 'zlata' (Genitive), not 'zlato' (Nominative).
Combine with 'ljudina'
If you want to be extra emphatic, say: 'On je ljudina, ima srce od zlata!'
Grandparents
This is the #1 phrase used to describe beloved grandmothers in Croatia.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Moja baka ima srce ___ zlata.
The preposition 'od' is used to indicate what something is made of in this idiom.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
'Od' requires the genitive case, which for the neuter noun 'zlato' is 'zlata'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
In which situation would you say 'Imaš srce od zlata'?
The idiom is used for selfless kindness and generosity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Marko je jučer nahranio sve lutalice u parku. B: Stvarno? On doista ___.
The standard phrase is 'ima srce od zlata'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Gold Idioms in Croatian
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4 exerciciosMoja baka ima srce ___ zlata.
The preposition 'od' is used to indicate what something is made of in this idiom.
Choose the correct form:
'Od' requires the genitive case, which for the neuter noun 'zlato' is 'zlata'.
In which situation would you say 'Imaš srce od zlata'?
The idiom is used for selfless kindness and generosity.
A: Marko je jučer nahranio sve lutalice u parku. B: Stvarno? On doista ___.
The standard phrase is 'ima srce od zlata'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! The phrase 'srce od zlata' is neutral and applies to any gender without changing.
It's mostly neutral to informal. You can use it with friends, but also when praising someone in a speech.
Yes, but 'srce od zlata' is much more common in everyday spoken Croatian.
No, it has nothing to do with money. It's only about their character.
Absolutely! Croatians love their pets and often say a loyal dog has a 'srce od zlata'.
Yes: 'Oni imaju srca od zlata' (They have hearts of gold).
It is a common idiom, but in Croatian, it still feels sincere and warm rather than overused.
The opposite is 'srce od kamena' (heart of stone).
'Od' is used here to indicate the material something is made of, like 'stol od drveta' (table of wood).
It sounds a bit arrogant to say 'I have a heart of gold'. It's better to let others say it about you!
Frases relacionadas
Dobar kao kruh
synonymGood as bread
Duša od čovjeka
synonymA soul of a person
Zlatne ruke
similarGolden hands
Srce na dlanu
similarHeart on the palm
Kameno srce
contrastHeart of stone
