Significado
Being empty-headed or forgetful.
Contexto cultural
The idiom reflects the historical importance of cleanliness in Slovak households. A 'vymetená' room was a sign of a hardworking housewife, but a 'vymetená' head is a sign of laziness or lack of wit. Similar idioms exist across Slavic cultures (Czech, Polish), showing a shared linguistic heritage regarding domestic metaphors for mental states. In Slovak internet culture, 'vymetené' is often used in memes to describe influencers who seem to lack substance or focus only on looks.
Careful with the target
Calling someone 'vymetený' is much harsher than calling them 'forgetful'. Use it only with people who won't take offense.
The 'Czech' shortcut
If you want to sound extra casual, use 'vymeteno'. It's very common in Bratislava slang.
Significado
Being empty-headed or forgetful.
Careful with the target
Calling someone 'vymetený' is much harsher than calling them 'forgetful'. Use it only with people who won't take offense.
The 'Czech' shortcut
If you want to sound extra casual, use 'vymeteno'. It's very common in Bratislava slang.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
On je taký hlúpy, má v hlave ________.
'Vymetené' is the correct part of the idiom meaning empty-headed.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
The idiom uses the preposition 'v' and the fixed neuter form 'vymetené'.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
You forgot your best friend's birthday. What do you say?
You use this phrase to describe a mental blank or forgetfulness.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosOn je taký hlúpy, má v hlave ________.
'Vymetené' is the correct part of the idiom meaning empty-headed.
Choose the correct form:
The idiom uses the preposition 'v' and the fixed neuter form 'vymetené'.
You forgot your best friend's birthday. What do you say?
You use this phrase to describe a mental blank or forgetfulness.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasIt depends on the tone. Between friends, it's a joke. To a stranger, it's a serious insult meaning they are stupid.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Dnes mám v hlave vymetené' when you are tired or can't focus.
It's an impersonal construction. The 'it' (the state of the head) is neuter. It's a fixed part of the idiom.
The opposite is 'mať v hlave upratané' (to be organized/smart) or 'mať filipa' (to be sharp/clever).
Frases relacionadas
mať v hlave piliny
similarTo have sawdust in the head.
mať v hlave nasnežené
similarTo have snow in the head.
byť padnutý na hlavu
similarTo have fallen on one's head.
mať v hlave upratané
contrastTo have one's head tidied up.
