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Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn about prepositions in Slovenian. Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. In Slovenian, prepositions can have different meanings depending on the case they are used with. Therefore, it is essential to learn how to use them with different cases.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Present Tense & 0 to A1 Course.
Common Slovenian Prepositions
Here are some of the most common prepositions used in Slovenian:
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| na | /na/ | on, upon, onto |
| v | /v/ | in, into, to |
| pri | /pri/ | with, by, at |
| za | /za/ | for, behind, after |
| ob | /ob/ | at, around, beside, about |
| pod | /pod/ | under, below |
| nad | /nad/ | over, above |
Using Prepositions with Different Cases
In Slovenian, prepositions are used with different cases to indicate the relationship between the noun or pronoun and the other word in the sentence. Here are some of the most common prepositions and the cases they are used with:
| Preposition | Case Used | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| na | Accusative | Jaz grem na koncert. (I am going to the concert.) |
| v | Accusative | Jaz grem v kino. (I am going to the cinema.) |
| pri | Dative | Delam pri svojem prijatelju. (I'm working at my friend's place.) |
| za | Accusative | Prosim za kozarec vode. (Can I have a glass of water, please?) |
| ob | Locative | Tukaj stoji hiša ob cesti. (There is a house standing by the road over here.) |
| pod | Accusative | Ležim pod drevesom. (I am lying under the tree.) |
| nad | Instrumental | Visi nad mizo. (It is hanging above the table.) |
Common Prepositions with Fixed Cases
Some prepositions in Slovenian always take a specific case, and they are usually used with certain verbs or expressions. Here are some examples:
S Prepositions with Locative
These prepositions always take the locative case:
- sredi - in the middle of
- med - between
Examples:
- Jaz sem sredi prostora. (I am in the middle of the room.)
- Mi sedimo med dvema drevesoma. (We are sitting between two trees.)
Z Prepositions with Genitive
These prepositions always take the genitive case:
- izven - outside of
- zunaj - outside
Examples:
- Danes bo vreme izven območja Slovenije. (Today's weather will be outside of Slovenia.)
- On je zunaj mesta. (He is outside the city.)
Kot Preposition with Nominative
This preposition always takes the nominative case:
- kot - as, like
Example:
- On igra kot kitarist v bendu. (He plays as a guitarist in a band.)
Frequently Used Prepositional Phrases
Here are some frequently used Slovenian prepositional phrases:
- v središču - in the center
- v bližini - near
- v okolici - in the vicinity of
- vzdolž - along
- poleg - next to, beside
Example:
- Hotel je hotel sobo v bližini trga. (He wanted a room near the square.)
Conclusion
In Slovenian, prepositions can have different meanings depending on the case they are used with. Therefore, it is essential to learn how to use them with different cases. In this lesson, you have learned about the most common Slovenian prepositions and how to use them. Keep practicing, and you will master the use of prepositions in Slovenian in no time!
Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Conjugation of verbs in the past tense & Pronouns.
Other Lessons
- Adjectives
- Complex sentences and subordinations
- Negation
- Conjugation of verbs in the past tense
- Adjective Agreement
- Future Tense
- Past Tense
- How to Use Have
- The subjunctive mood and modal verbs
- Adverbs
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