A1 Idiom 非正式

Prosto kao pasulj

prosto kao pasulj

Simple as beans

意思

Something that is very easy.

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文化背景

Beans are a staple of the 'posna trpeza' (fasting table). During religious fasts, beans are the primary source of protein, making them even more central to life. The 'Vojnički pasulj' is a point of pride. It is said that the best beans are cooked in huge pots for hundreds of people, which is a very simple but effective method. In villages, 'prosto' doesn't just mean easy; it means honest and without pretension. A 'prost čovek' is a simple, honest man. Younger people use 'prosto kao pasulj' ironically when faced with extreme bureaucracy, highlighting the gap between how things should be and how they are.

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Use it to sound native

Instead of always saying 'lako' (easy), use this idiom. It immediately signals that you understand Serbian culture.

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Don't use it for people

Calling a person 'prost' can mean they are uneducated or vulgar. Only use the full idiom for tasks or concepts.

意思

Something that is very easy.

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Use it to sound native

Instead of always saying 'lako' (easy), use this idiom. It immediately signals that you understand Serbian culture.

⚠️

Don't use it for people

Calling a person 'prost' can mean they are uneducated or vulgar. Only use the full idiom for tasks or concepts.

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The 'K'o' shortcut

Use 'k'o' instead of 'kao' to sound more like a Belgrade local. 'Prosto k'o pasulj!'

自我测试

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Ovaj recept je prosto kao _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pasulj

The standard idiom uses 'pasulj' (beans).

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'The test was easy'?

Izaberi tačnu rečenicu:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Test je bio prosto kao pasulj.

The idiom must use 'prosto' and 'pasulj' in that specific order.

Match the situation to the response.

Situation: Someone asks you if it's hard to drive an automatic car.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Nije, prosto je kao pasulj.

You use the idiom to confirm that something is NOT hard.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Da li znaš kako se koristi ovaj aparat? B: Naravno, _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: prosto kao pasulj

The idiom fits perfectly here to show confidence in using the machine.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Simplicity Across Cultures

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

Ovaj recept je prosto kao _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pasulj

The standard idiom uses 'pasulj' (beans).

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'The test was easy'? Choose A1

Izaberi tačnu rečenicu:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Test je bio prosto kao pasulj.

The idiom must use 'prosto' and 'pasulj' in that specific order.

Match the situation to the response. situation_matching A2

Situation: Someone asks you if it's hard to drive an automatic car.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Nije, prosto je kao pasulj.

You use the idiom to confirm that something is NOT hard.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Da li znaš kako se koristi ovaj aparat? B: Naravno, _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: prosto kao pasulj

The idiom fits perfectly here to show confidence in using the machine.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Not necessarily rude, but it is informal. If a teacher asks if you understood the lesson, it's better to say 'Jasno mi je' (It's clear to me).

No, that doesn't exist. For something hard, you might say 'Teško kao crna zemlja' (Hard as black earth).

Yes, in this idiom, 'pasulj' is always singular. You cannot say 'prosto kao pasulji'.

Bread is also used in some idioms, but beans were historically the most basic, 'no-frills' meal in Serbian homes.

Yes, this idiom is understood and used throughout the former Yugoslavia, though some regions might prefer 'lako kao pero' (easy as a feather).

Only if the atmosphere is very relaxed. Otherwise, stick to 'To je jednostavan zadatak'.

A good opposite would be 'Špansko selo' (A Spanish village), which means something is totally incomprehensible.

It can mean both. In this idiom, it means 'simple'. In the sentence 'Prosto ne znam', it means 'I just don't know'.

Yes, 'Laganica' is the most common modern slang equivalent.

No, it only describes how easy a task or an idea is.

相关表达

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Mačji kašalj

synonym

A cat's cough; something trivial.

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Lako je tebi

similar

It's easy for you.

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Smešno

similar

Laughable.

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Kao od šale

similar

Like a joke; with ease.

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