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Slovene in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.
bom prišel, želim priti
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I want to come. | ||
| I want to come. | ||
| Jure will come tomorrow. | ||
| Jure will come tomorrow. | ||
| Maja will come tomorrow. | ||
| Maja will come tomorrow. | ||
| You will come on Monday, politely. | ||
| You will come on Monday, politely. | ||
| I will come on Monday. | ||
| I will come on Monday. | ||
| I am happy. I want to stay. | ||
| I am happy. I want to stay. | ||
A future statement gives a plan or prediction: . A wish uses plus infinitive: . A fixed appointment can use the present with a future time: .
Review placement of short forms: , . A female speaker changes the participle to ; the auxiliary stays the same. Polite uses .
od nedelje do ponedeljka
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| From Sunday to Monday. | ||
| From Sunday to Monday. | ||
| From Sunday to Monday. | ||
| From Sunday to Monday. | ||
| A room for one night, please. | ||
| A room for one night, please. | ||
| I want to book a room. | ||
| I want to book a room. | ||
| I am happy. I want a single room. | ||
| I am happy. I want a single room. | ||
| I am tired. I will stay for two days. | ||
| I am tired. I will stay for two days. | ||
For a range, use and , both with genitive: , . Clock ranges follow the learned hour phrases: .
For intended booking duration, use plus accusative: , . Order a room with . The requested room is accusative or .
ker, če
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I stay at home because it is raining. | ||
| I stay at home because it is raining. | ||
| If it rains, I stay at home. | ||
| If it rains, I stay at home. | ||
| Why are you not coming? Because I am working. | ||
| Why are you not coming? Because I am working. | ||
| If I have time, I come. | ||
| If I have time, I come. | ||
| I stay at home because I am ill. | ||
| I stay at home because I am ill. | ||
| If I am tired, I rest. | ||
| If I am tired, I rest. | ||
Link a reason with : . Each clause keeps its own ordinary verb form. A direct question can receive a short reply beginning with .
Use plus an ordinary present for a real condition: . You do not need a complex verb form for an everyday possible situation. Keep the two clauses short and clear.
najprej, potem, ko
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform. | ||
| First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform. | ||
| First I eat, then I work. | ||
| First I eat, then I work. | ||
| When I come home, I rest. | ||
| When I come home, I rest. | ||
| When are you coming home? | ||
| When are you coming home? | ||
| First I went to the station. | ||
| First I went to the station. | ||
| Then I bought a ticket. | ||
| Then I bought a ticket. | ||
Use first, then and finally to make an event order clear. In the past keep auxiliary placement: .
means when for an event or time: . The question word is : Do not replace the linking word with the question word in a time clause.
bil sem, sem, bom
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I am at home today. | ||
| I am at home today. | ||
| I will be at home tomorrow. | ||
| I will be at home tomorrow. | ||
| We two are a family. | ||
| We two are a family. | ||
| We are a family, three or more. | ||
| We are a family, three or more. | ||
| I was at home yesterday. | ||
| I was at home yesterday. | ||
| I will stay here tomorrow. | ||
| I will stay here tomorrow. | ||
Compare a past, present and future situation: , , . Actions add a participle in past and future: , , . Choose the form from the situation, not only an isolated time word.
Remember agreement and the six cases in useful phrases: nominative , genitive , dative , accusative , locative , instrumental . Singular, dual and plural remain distinct: , , .
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
.
I want to come.
.
From Sunday to Monday.
, .
I stay at home because it is raining.
, .
First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform.
.
I am at home today.
As Lukas
.
I will come on Monday.
As Lena
.
I will come on Monday.
As Lukas
. .
I am happy. I want to stay.
As Lena
. .
I am happy. I want to stay.
.
Maja will come tomorrow.
, .
A room for one night, please.
? .
Why are you not coming? Because I am working.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
Želim .
I want to come.
Od do ponedeljka.
From Sunday to Monday.
Ostanem doma, dežuje.
I stay at home because it is raining.
kupim vozovnico, potem grem na peron.
First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform.
Danes doma.
I am at home today.
As Lukas
V ponedeljek bom .
I will come on Monday.
As Lena
V ponedeljek bom .
I will come on Monday.
As Lukas
Vesel sem. Želim .
I am happy. I want to stay.
As Lena
Vesela sem. Želim .
I am happy. I want to stay.
Maja bo jutri.
Maja will come tomorrow.
Sobo za eno , prosim.
A room for one night, please.
Zakaj ne prideš? delam.
Why are you not coming? Because I am working.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Želim .
I want to come.
Od do ponedeljka.
From Sunday to Monday.
Ostanem doma, dežuje.
I stay at home because it is raining.
kupim vozovnico, potem grem na peron.
First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform.
Danes doma.
I am at home today.
As Lukas
V ponedeljek bom .
I will come on Monday.
As Lena
V ponedeljek bom .
I will come on Monday.
As Lukas
Vesel sem. Želim .
I am happy. I want to stay.
As Lena
Vesela sem. Želim .
I am happy. I want to stay.
Maja bo jutri.
Maja will come tomorrow.
Sobo za eno , prosim.
A room for one night, please.
Zakaj ne prideš? delam.
Why are you not coming? Because I am working.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
From Sunday to Monday.
I stay at home because it is raining.
First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform.
I am at home today.
As Lukas
I will come on Monday.
As Lena
I will come on Monday.
As Lukas
I am happy. I want to stay.
As Lena
I am happy. I want to stay.
Maja will come tomorrow.
A room for one night, please.
Why are you not coming? Because I am working.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I want to come.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
I want to come.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
From Sunday to Monday.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
From Sunday to Monday.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
I stay at home because it is raining.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
I stay at home because it is raining.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the Slovene pattern explained in the unit.
First I buy a ticket, then I go to the platform.
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