A1 Idiom 中性

U sedmom nebu

In seventh heaven

意思

Being extremely happy

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文化背景

In Croatia, this idiom is often used in the context of sports successes, which are a major part of national identity. Across the Balkans, the number seven is often seen as a lucky or holy number, appearing in many folk tales and songs. While secular today, the phrase still resonates with the Catholic heritage of the region, where 'nebo' is the ultimate goal. Younger Croatians use the hashtag #usedmomnebu on Instagram for travel and food photos.

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Grammar Hack

Remember that 'nebo' is like 'selo' or 'pivo'. In the Locative, they all end in -u.

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Preposition Alert

Never say 'na sedmom nebu'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English!

意思

Being extremely happy

💡

Grammar Hack

Remember that 'nebo' is like 'selo' or 'pivo'. In the Locative, they all end in -u.

⚠️

Preposition Alert

Never say 'na sedmom nebu'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating from English!

自我测试

Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.

Nakon vjenčanja, bili su ___ sedmom ___.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: u, nebu

The idiom uses the preposition 'u' and the Locative case 'nebu'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct form:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ja sam u sedmom nebu.

Both the adjective and noun must be in the Locative case.

Match the situation to the feeling.

Marko je upravo dobio na lutriji. Kako se osjeća?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: U sedmom je nebu.

Winning the lottery is a perfect reason to be 'u sedmom nebu'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Položila sam vozački ispit!' B: 'Čestitam! Sigurno si sad ___.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: u sedmom nebu

The standard idiom is 'u sedmom nebu'.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

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Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Nakon vjenčanja, bili su ___ sedmom ___.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: u, nebu

The idiom uses the preposition 'u' and the Locative case 'nebu'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct form:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ja sam u sedmom nebu.

Both the adjective and noun must be in the Locative case.

Match the situation to the feeling. situation_matching A1

Marko je upravo dobio na lutriji. Kako se osjeća?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: U sedmom je nebu.

Winning the lottery is a perfect reason to be 'u sedmom nebu'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Položila sam vozački ispit!' B: 'Čestitam! Sigurno si sad ___.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: u sedmom nebu

The standard idiom is 'u sedmom nebu'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

It is always 'u sedmom nebu'. Using 'na' is a common mistake for English speakers.

You can, but it sounds dramatic or sarcastic. It's best for big life events.

It has religious origins, but today it is used by everyone, regardless of faith.

'Presretan' is just an adjective meaning 'very happy'. 'U sedmom nebu' is more poetic and intense.

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Pucati od sreće

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Kao u raju

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Presretan

synonym

Overjoyed

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