意思
Feeling no guilt.
文化背景
The phrase is often linked to the proverb 'Čisté svedomie je najlepší vankúš' (A clean conscience is the best pillow). This reflects the value Slovaks place on peace of mind over material wealth. In Catholic Slovakia, 'čisté svedomie' is often associated with the state after confession (spoveď), where sins are forgiven and the soul is 'washed' clean. In Slovak business culture, 'odísť s čistým svedomím' is a common way to describe leaving a company without any lingering disputes or ethical failures. Slovak fairy tales often feature a hero who is tested. Those with a 'clean conscience' and a kind heart are the ones who receive help from magical beings.
The Sleep Connection
If you want to sound like a native, use this phrase when talking about how well you slept. It shows you understand the cultural link between guilt and insomnia.
Vedomie vs Svedomie
Double-check this every time! 'Vedomie' is medical/physical; 'Svedomie' is moral/spiritual.
意思
Feeling no guilt.
The Sleep Connection
If you want to sound like a native, use this phrase when talking about how well you slept. It shows you understand the cultural link between guilt and insomnia.
Vedomie vs Svedomie
Double-check this every time! 'Vedomie' is medical/physical; 'Svedomie' is moral/spiritual.
Instrumental Case
Learn the phrase 's čistým svedomím'. It's a very common adverbial phrase used in formal writing and speeches.
Eye Contact
In Slovakia, saying you have a clean conscience is often accompanied by steady eye contact to prove your sincerity.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'čistý'.
Môžem pokojne spať, lebo mám ______ svedomie.
'Svedomie' is neuter, so the adjective must be 'čisté'.
Which word means 'conscience' in Slovak?
Dôležité je mať čisté _______.
'Svedomie' is conscience; 'vedomie' is consciousness.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Prečo si mu to povedal? B: Musel som. Chcel som mať ______.
The context of telling the truth to feel better points to 'čisté svedomie'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You returned a lost wallet to the police.
Returning a wallet is a moral act that results in a clean conscience.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
Svedomie vs Vedomie
练习题库
4 练习Môžem pokojne spať, lebo mám ______ svedomie.
'Svedomie' is neuter, so the adjective must be 'čisté'.
Dôležité je mať čisté _______.
'Svedomie' is conscience; 'vedomie' is consciousness.
A: Prečo si mu to povedal? B: Musel som. Chcel som mať ______.
The context of telling the truth to feel better points to 'čisté svedomie'.
You returned a lost wallet to the police.
Returning a wallet is a moral act that results in a clean conscience.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a professional setting.
Yes, you can say 'špinavé svedomie', but 'čierne svedomie' (black conscience) is much more common.
You can say 'Hryzie ma svedomie' (My conscience bites me) or 'Mám čierne svedomie'.
It is neuter. All nouns ending in -ie are neuter in Slovak.
It's better for significant moral actions. For small things, it sounds a bit dramatic.
The opposite is 'čierne' (black) or 'zaťažené' (burdened).
Yes, only sentient beings with a moral compass can have a 'svedomie'.
Use 'Mal som čisté svedomie' (masculine) or 'Mala som čisté svedomie' (feminine).
Yes, many Slovak pop and rock songs (like those by Elán) use it to discuss life and choices.
Yes: 'Chcem mať čisté svedomie.'
相关表达
čistý štít
similarA clean record/slate
čierne svedomie
contrastA guilty conscience
hryzie ma svedomie
builds onMy conscience is biting me
pytliacke svedomie
specialized formA poacher's conscience
bez výčitiek svedomia
similarWithout remorse
