Language/Slovenian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions

Slovenian Vocabulary - Feelings and Emotions

Hi Slovenian learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to express feelings and emotions in Slovenian. Learning vocabulary related to emotions can help you express yourself better in conversations and also understand what others are feeling. Let’s get started!

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Emotions

Emotions are an integral part of our lives, and expressing them is crucial to effective communication. Below are some commonly used emotions and their translations:

Slovenian	Pronunciation	English
Vesel/a	veh-sehl/ah	Happy
Žalosten/a	zhah-loh-stehn/ah	Sad
Jezen/na	yeh-zehn/nah	Angry
Presenečen/a	preh-seh-neh-chehn/ah	Surprised
Srečen/a	sr-eh-chehn/ah	Lucky
Zaskrbljen/a	zah-skruh-blehn/ah	Worried
Miren/a	mee-rehn/ah	Calm
Zmeden/a	zmeh-dehn/ah	Confused

Dialogue:

• Person 1: Zakaj si žalosten? (Why are you sad?)
• Person 2: Žalosten/a sem, ker sem izgubil/a stik s starimi prijatelji. (I'm sad because I lost touch with old friends.)

• Person 1: Zakaj si jezen? (Why are you angry?)
• Person 2: Jezen/a sem, ker sem bil/a prekinjen/a med pomembnim sestankom. (I'm angry because I was interrupted during an important meeting.)

• Person 1: Zakaj si tako presenečen? (Why are you so surprised?)
• Person 2: Presenečen/a sem, ker nisem pričakoval/a, da me bo srečal/a moj dolgoletni prijatelj. (I'm surprised because I didn't expect to run into my longtime friend.)

Phrases and expressions

Now that you know some emotions in Slovenian, let’s move on to some commonly used phrases and expressions:

Slovenian	Pronunciation	English
Kako si?	kah-koh see?	How are you?
Dobro sem.	doh-broh sehm	I'm good.
Slabo sem.	slah-boh sehm	I'm not good.
Vesel/a sem.	veh-sehl/ah sehm	I'm happy.
Zelo sem srečen/a.	zeh-loh sehm sr-eh-chehn/ah	I'm very lucky.
Rad/a te imam.	raht/ah teh ee-mahm	I love you.
Ljubim te.	lyoo-beem teh	I love you (more serious).

Dialogue:

• Person 1: Kako si danes? (How are you today?)
• Person 2: Dobro sem, hvala za vprašanje. Kako pa si ti? (I'm good, thank you for asking. How about you?)

• Person 1: Ljubim te, moja ljubezen. (I love you, my love.)
• Person 2: Tudi jaz tebe ljubim. (I love you too.)

To improve your Slovenian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Cultural Tips

In Slovenian culture, it is not uncommon to greet people you are close to with a kiss on the cheek. The number of kisses varies depending on the region and personal preference, but two kisses are the most common. Men usually shake hands when greeting each other or also hug if they are close friends or family.

Also, Slovenians may not express their emotions as openly as people from some other cultures. This does not mean they feel any less strongly, but rather that they prefer to keep some things private. So, if you notice that someone seems a bit reserved, don't take it as a sign of unfriendliness - they might just be respecting boundaries.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You now know some useful phrases and expressions related to emotions in Slovenian. Don't hesitate to practice them in real-life situations, whether it's with Slovenian-speaking friends or in Slovenia itself. Keep learning new words and phrases by visiting the Slovenian Vocabulary section on the Polyglot Club website.

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Sources

• 31+ Best Slovenian Words For Moods And Emotions - Ling App

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