One present tense for now and routines
Slovene has no special equivalent of English am doing. The same finite present covers a current action or a habit: versus . The time phrase supplies the distinction.
Use ordinary present agreement: , , , dual , plural . Short pronouns are optional when understood. Contrast (computer mouse) with (animal); both are feminine.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I am looking for a key now. | ||
| I am looking for a key now. | ||
| Muri is sitting on the desk. | ||
| Muri is sitting on the desk. | ||
| You are looking at the computer. | ||
| You are looking at the computer. | ||
| We are looking for the mouse, three or more people. | ||
| We are looking for the mouse, three or more people. | ||
| I am happy. I am working now. | ||
| I am happy. I am working now. | ||
| I am tired. I work every day. | ||
| I am tired. I work every day. | ||
Zdaj iščem ključ.I am looking for a key now.
Muri sedi na mizi.Muri is sitting on the desk.
Ti gledaš računalnik.You are looking at the computer.
Mi iščemo miško.We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
Vesel sem. Zdaj delam.I am happy. I am working now.
Vesela sem. Zdaj delam.I am happy. I am working now.
Utrujen sem. Vsak dan delam.I am tired. I work every day.
Utrujena sem. Vsak dan delam.I am tired. I work every day.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
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I am looking for a key now.
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Muri is sitting on the desk.
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You are looking at the computer.
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We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
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I am happy. I am working now.
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I am happy. I am working now.
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I am tired. I work every day.
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I am tired. I work every day.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
Zdaj ključ.
I am looking for a key now.
Muri na mizi.
Muri is sitting on the desk.
Ti računalnik.
You are looking at the computer.
Mi miško.
We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
Vesel sem. Zdaj .
I am happy. I am working now.
Vesela sem. Zdaj .
I am happy. I am working now.
Utrujen sem. Vsak dan .
I am tired. I work every day.
Utrujena sem. Vsak dan .
I am tired. I work every day.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Zdaj ključ.
I am looking for a key now.
Muri na mizi.
Muri is sitting on the desk.
Ti računalnik.
You are looking at the computer.
Mi miško.
We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
Vesel sem. Zdaj .
I am happy. I am working now.
Vesela sem. Zdaj .
I am happy. I am working now.
Utrujen sem. Vsak dan .
I am tired. I work every day.
Utrujena sem. Vsak dan .
I am tired. I work every day.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
I am looking for a key now.
Muri is sitting on the desk.
You are looking at the computer.
We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
I am happy. I am working now.
I am happy. I am working now.
I am tired. I work every day.
I am tired. I work every day.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I am looking for a key now.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
I am looking for a key now.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
Muri is sitting on the desk.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
Muri is sitting on the desk.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
You are looking at the computer.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
You are looking at the computer.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
We are looking for the mouse, three or more people.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
