Significado
A suggestion that is not sensible.
Contexto cultural
Slovaks are generally very direct. If you suggest something they don't like, they will say 'To je zlý nápad' without intending to be mean. It's seen as being helpful and honest. In Slovak offices, 'zlý nápad' is common in brainstorming. However, younger managers might use 'skúsme iný prístup' (let's try another approach) to sound more modern. In villages, people might use even stronger dialect versions or more colorful metaphors for a bad idea, but 'zlý nápad' remains the standard understood by everyone. On Slovak social media (like the page Zomri), 'zlý nápad' is often used sarcastically to comment on political decisions or public fails.
Softening the blow
If you want to be more polite, say 'To asi nie je najlepší nápad' (That probably isn't the best idea).
Watch the 'ý'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ý' long. If you say it short, it sounds like a different word or just incorrect.
Significado
A suggestion that is not sensible.
Softening the blow
If you want to be more polite, say 'To asi nie je najlepší nápad' (That probably isn't the best idea).
Watch the 'ý'
Make sure to pronounce the 'ý' long. If you say it short, it sounds like a different word or just incorrect.
Use with 'podľa mňa'
Adding 'Podľa mňa' (In my opinion) before the phrase makes you sound more like a native speaker and less aggressive.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing adjective in the correct form.
Piť kávu o polnoci je ___ nápad.
'Nápad' is masculine singular, so we use 'zlý'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'That was a bad idea'?
How do you say 'That was a bad idea' in Slovak?
'Bol' (was) and 'zlý' (bad) must both be masculine to match 'nápad'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the 'adjective + nápad' structure.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: Chcem skočiť z okna do snehu. B: ________!
Jumping out of a window is dangerous, so it's a 'zlý nápad'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Idea Quality Scale
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosPiť kávu o polnoci je ___ nápad.
'Nápad' is masculine singular, so we use 'zlý'.
How do you say 'That was a bad idea' in Slovak?
'Bol' (was) and 'zlý' (bad) must both be masculine to match 'nápad'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are common variations of the 'adjective + nápad' structure.
A: Chcem skočiť z okna do snehu. B: ________!
Jumping out of a window is dangerous, so it's a 'zlý nápad'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but it's better to use 'To nepovažujem za vhodné riešenie' (I don't consider that a suitable solution) to be more professional.
'Zlý nápad' is neutral and polite. 'Blbosť' is informal and means 'stupidity' or 'nonsense'.
It is masculine inanimate. This is why we use 'zlý' and not 'zlá'.
You say 'To bol zlý nápad.' Use 'bol' because 'nápad' is masculine.
Yes, but it sounds a bit unnatural. 'Zlý nápad' or 'nie dobrý nápad' are much more common.
No. In this context, it simply means 'bad' or 'poor quality'.
Add 'veľmi' before 'zlý': 'veľmi zlý nápad'.
Yes, it's almost identical: 'špatný nápad' or 'zlý nápad'.
No, you can't call a person a 'zlý nápad'. You can say a person is 'zlý' (evil/mean), but not a 'nápad'.
The plural is 'zlé nápady'.
Frases relacionadas
dobrý nápad
contrastA good idea
blbý nápad
similarA stupid/dumb idea
skvelý nápad
contrastA great/brilliant idea
hlúposť
synonymNonsense / stupidity
napadnúť
builds onTo occur to someone
