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Slovenian Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Slovenian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the verb "have" in Slovenian grammar. We will be covering its various forms and tenses, how to use it in everyday conversation, and we'll provide you with plenty of examples to practice with. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use "have" in your Slovenian conversations.

Introduction

The verb "have" is one of the most commonly used verbs in Slovenian. It implies ownership, possession or existence of something. In Slovenian, "have" is "imeti". "I have" translates to "jaz imam" in Slovenian. The verb "have" is semantically rich and can be used in various situations.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: 0 to A1 Course & Cases.

The Forms of "Have"

Here are the various forms of the verb "have" in Slovenian:

Slovenian	Pronunciation	English
Imam	ee-mahm	I have
Imaš	ee-mah-sh	You have (singular)
Ima	ee-mah	He/She has

The verb "have" in Slovenian doesn't change its form depending on the gender of the subject.

Negation of "Have"

To negate "have" in Slovenian, you need to use "ne" (not). For example:

Slovenian	Pronunciation	English
Jaz ne imam	yahz neh ee-mahm	I do not have
Ti ne imaš	tee neh ee-mah-sh	You do not have (singular)
On/Ona ne ima	ohn/oh-nah neh ee-mah	He/She does not have

How to Use "Have" in Everyday Conversation

Let's take a look at some examples of how to use "have" in everyday conversation.

Ownership

• Person 1: Kdo ima avto? (Who has a car?)
• Person 2: Jaz imam avto. (I have a car.)

Talking about Abilities

• Person 1: Ali imaš rad plesati? (Do you like to dance?)
• Person 2: Ne, ne znam plesati. (No, I don't know how to dance.)

Talking about Possessions

• Person 1: Kaj imaš v torbi? (What do you have in your bag?)
• Person 2: Imam telefon, denarnico in ključe. (I have a phone, a wallet, and keys.)

Talking about Family and Friends

• Person 1: Ali imaš brata ali sestro? (Do you have a brother or sister?)
• Person 2: Ja, imam sestro. (Yes, I have a sister.)

Dialogue

To help you understand how to use "have" in context, here's a short dialogue:

• Person 1: Ali imaš hišo? (Do you have a house?)
• Person 2: Ja, imam hišo na podeželju. (Yes, I have a house in the countryside.)
• Person 1: Wow, to je super. Ali imaš tudi vrt? (Wow, that's great. Do you also have a garden?)
• Person 2: Da, imam majhen vrt ob hiši. (Yes, I have a small garden by the house.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have covered the different forms and uses of "have" in Slovenian grammar. We hope that it has been helpful to you and that you are now more confident in using "have" in your conversational Slovenian. Remember to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask any questions. To learn more about Slovenian Grammar, head over to the dedicated section. Thanks for learning with us today! 😊

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Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Adjective Agreement & Conjugation.

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• Negation
• Adjectives
• Cases
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