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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Slovenian Course"! Today, we are diving into the world of past tense verbs in Slovenian. Understanding how to conjugate verbs in the past tense is crucial for expressing experiences, narrating stories, and sharing memories. Whether you want to tell your friends about your last vacation or describe what you did over the weekend, mastering the past tense will immensely enrich your conversational skills in Slovenian.

In this lesson, we will explore:

Introduction to Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Slovenian allows you to talk about actions that have already happened. It can be a bit tricky for English speakers because the structure and conjugation differ significantly from English. While in English, we often simply add "-ed" to a verb to create the past tense, Slovenian has a more elaborate system that involves gender, number, and sometimes even the aspect of the verb.

Structure of Past Tense Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Slovenian, the past tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) combined with the past participle of the main verb. The form of "biti" you use depends on the subject of the sentence.

1. Auxiliary Verb Conjugation:

I (jaz): sem

You (ti): si

He/She/It (on/ona/ono): je

We (mi): smo

You (plural, vi): ste

They (oni): so

2. Past Participle Formation:

For regular verbs, the past participle is formed by:

Removing the infinitive ending (-ti) and adding -l, -la, or -lo depending on the gender.

Example: "delati" (to work) → "delal" (he worked), "delala" (she worked), "delalo" (it worked).

Examples of Past Tense Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Let's look at how this works in practice. Here's a table with various examples of past tense verbs:

Slovenian	Pronunciation	English
delal	ˈdɛlal	worked (he)
delala	ˈdɛlala	worked (she)
delalo	ˈdɛlalo	worked (it)
jedel	ˈjɛdɛl	ate (he)
jedla	ˈjɛdla	ate (she)
jedlo	ˈjɛdlo	ate (it)
šel	ʃɛl	went (he)
šla	ʃla	went (she)
šlo	ʃlo	went (it)
pil	pil	drank (he)
pila	ˈpila	drank (she)
pilo	ˈpilo	drank (it)
govoril	ɡɔˈvɔril	spoke (he)
govorila	ɡɔˈvɔrila	spoke (she)
govorilo	ɡɔˈvɔrilo	spoke (it)
videl	ˈvidɛl	saw (he)
videla	ˈvidɛla	saw (she)
videlo	ˈvidɛlo	saw (it)

Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Just like in English, Slovenian has irregular verbs that do not follow the typical patterns. Here are a few examples:

Slovenian	Pronunciation	English
bil	bil	was (he)
bila	ˈbila	was (she)
bilo	ˈbilo	was (it)
imel	iˈmɛl	had (he)
imela	iˈmɛla	had (she)
imelo	iˈmɛlo	had (it)
šel	ʃɛl	went (he)
šla	ʃla	went (she)
šlo	ʃlo	went (it)

Using Past Tense in Conversation[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics of forming the past tense, let’s see how you can use it in conversation. Here are a few sentences to illustrate:

1. I worked yesterday.

Jaz sem delal včeraj. (for a male speaker)

Jaz sem delala včeraj. (for a female speaker)

2. She ate lunch.

Ona je jedla kosilo.

3. They went to the cinema.

Oni so šli v kino.

4. We spoke about the project.

Mi smo govorili o projektu.

As you can see, past tense verbs are essential for sharing your experiences and stories in Slovenian.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to practice conjugating verbs in the past tense.

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense for all subjects: "igrati" (to play)

Answer:

Jaz sem igral/igralala.

Ti si igral/igralala.

On je igral.

Ona je igrala.

Mi smo igrali.

Vi ste igrali.

Oni so igrali.

2. Translate to Slovenian: "We drank coffee."

Answer: Mi smo pili kavo.

3. Fill in the blanks: "He _____ (to go) to school."

Answer: On je šel v šolo.

4. Change the sentence to the past tense: "I read a book."

Answer: Jaz sem bral/brala knjigo.

5. Conjugate the verb "videti" (to see) in the past tense for all subjects.

Answer:

Jaz sem videl/videla.

Ti si videl/videla.

On je videl.

Ona je videla.

Mi smo videli.

Vi ste videli.

Oni so videli.

6. Translate to English: "Oni so jedli torto."

Answer: They ate cake.

7. Fill in the blanks: "She _____ (to do) her homework."

Answer: Ona je naredila domačo nalogo.

8. Conjugate "biti" (to be) in the past tense for all subjects.

Answer:

Jaz sem bil/bila.

Ti si bil/bila.

On je bil.

Ona je bila.

Mi smo bili.

Vi ste bili.

Oni so bili.

9. Change the sentence to the past tense: "We play soccer."

Answer: Mi smo igrali nogomet.

10. Translate to Slovenian: "They saw the movie."

Answer: Oni so videli film.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on the conjugation of past tense verbs in Slovenian! With practice, using the past tense will become second nature to you. Remember, the key to mastering any language is consistent practice and usage. Now, go ahead and share your stories, experiences, and memories in Slovenian!

Table of Contents - Slovenian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Drink

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Hobbies and Free Time

Slovenian Customs and Traditions

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Slovenian Course"! Today, we are diving into the world of past tense verbs in Slovenian. Understanding how to conjugate verbs in the past tense is crucial for expressing experiences, narrating stories, and sharing memories. Whether you want to tell your friends about your last vacation or describe what you did over the weekend, mastering the past tense will immensely enrich your conversational skills in Slovenian.
+In this lesson, we will explore:
 __TOC__
-As an intermediate learner of Slovenian, you have probably already mastered the use of present tense verbs in your conversations. Now it's time to learn how to speak about the past! In Slovenian, as in many other languages, the past tense plays an important role in everyday conversation. In this lesson, we will cover the different forms and tenses of past tense verbs in Slovenian and give you useful examples to help you practice.
+=== Introduction to Past Tense ===
+The past tense in Slovenian allows you to talk about actions that have already happened. It can be a bit tricky for English speakers because the structure and conjugation differ significantly from English. While in English, we often simply add "-ed" to a verb to create the past tense, Slovenian has a more elaborate system that involves gender, number, and sometimes even the aspect of the verb.
+=== Structure of Past Tense Verbs ===
+In Slovenian, the past tense is formed using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) combined with the past participle of the main verb. The form of "biti" you use depends on the subject of the sentence.
+. '''Auxiliary Verb Conjugation''':
+* '''I (jaz)''': sem
+* '''You (ti)''': si
+* '''He/She/It (on/ona/ono)''': je
-== Past Tense Forms ==
+* '''We (mi)''': smo
-In Slovenian, there are two main past tense forms: the perfect tense and the imperfect tense. The choice between the two forms depends on the specific situation and the meaning you want to convey.
+* '''You (plural, vi)''': ste
-=== Perfect Tense ===
+* '''They (oni)''': so
-The perfect tense is used to describe past actions that are finished and have no connection to the present. We form the perfect tense by using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) in the present tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb. Here is an example:
+. '''Past Participle Formation''':
+* For regular verbs, the past participle is formed by:
+* Removing the infinitive ending (-ti) and adding -l, -la, or -lo depending on the gender.
+* Example: "delati" (to work) → "delal" (he worked), "delala" (she worked), "delalo" (it worked).
+=== Examples of Past Tense Verb Conjugation ===
+Let's look at how this works in practice. Here's a table with various examples of past tense verbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Bil(a) sem doma. || Beel(a) sem do-ma. || I was at home.
-|}
-In the above example, "bil(a)" is the past participle of "biti" and agrees in gender and number with the speaker. The auxiliary verb "sem" means "I am" or "I'm".
+| delal || ˈdɛlal || worked (he)
+|-
-To conjugate the perfect tense, use the following table:
+| delala || ˈdɛlala || worked (she)
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Person !! Biti !! Masculine Verb !! Feminine Verb !! Neuter Verb
 |-
-| 1st singular || Sem || naredil || naredila || naredilo
+| delalo || ˈdɛlalo || worked (it)
 |-
-| 2nd singular || Si || naredil || naredila || naredilo
+| jedel || ˈjɛdɛl || ate (he)
 |-
-| 3rd singular || Je || naredil || naredila || naredilo
+| jedla || ˈjɛdla || ate (she)
 |-
-| 1st dual || Sva || naredila || naredili || naredili
+| jedlo || ˈjɛdlo || ate (it)
 |-
-| 2nd dual || Sta || naredila || naredili || naredili
+| šel || ʃɛl || went (he)
 |-
-| 3rd dual || Sta || naredila || naredili || naredili
+| šla || ʃla || went (she)
 |-
-| 1st plural || Smo || naredili || naredile || naredila
+| šlo || ʃlo || went (it)
 |-
-| 2nd plural || Ste || naredili || naredile || naredila
+| pil || pil || drank (he)
 |-
-| 3rd plural || So || naredili || naredile || naredila
-|}
-=== Imperfect Tense ===
+| pila || ˈpila || drank (she)
-The imperfect tense is used to describe past actions that were ongoing, repeated, or in progress at a specific time in the past. We form the imperfect tense by adding the appropriate endings to the verb stem. Here is an example:
+|-
+| pilo || ˈpilo || drank (it)
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Vsak dan sem igral(a) nogomet. || Vsaak daan sem ee-gral(a) no-go-met. || I used to play soccer every day.
-|}
-In the above example, "igral(a)" is the imperfect form of the verb "igrati" (to play).
+| govoril || ɡɔˈvɔril || spoke (he)
+|-
-To conjugate the imperfect tense, use the following endings:
+| govorila || ɡɔˈvɔrila || spoke (she)
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Person !! -ati Verbs !! -evati Verbs !! -iti Verbs !! -nati Verbs !! Biti !! Hraniti
 |-
-| 1st singular || -al || -eval || -il || -nil || sem || sem hranil(a)
+| govorilo || ɡɔˈvɔrilo || spoke (it)
 |-
-| 2nd singular || -al(a) || -eval(a) || -il(a) || -nil(a) || si || si hranil(a)
+| videl || ˈvidɛl || saw (he)
 |-
-| 3rd singular || -al(a) || -eval(a) || -il(a) || -nil(a) || je || je hranil(a)
+| videla || ˈvidɛla || saw (she)
 |-
-| 1st dual || -ala || -evala || -ila || -nila || sva || sva hranila
+| videlo || ˈvidɛlo || saw (it)
+|}
+=== Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ===
+Just like in English, Slovenian has irregular verbs that do not follow the typical patterns. Here are a few examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 2nd dual || -ala || -evala || -ila || -nila || sta || sta hranila
+| bil || bil || was (he)
 |-
-| 3rd dual || -ala || -evala || -ila || -nila || sta || sta hranila
+| bila || ˈbila || was (she)
 |-
-| 1st plural || -ali || -evali || -ili || -nili || smo || smo hranili
+| bilo || ˈbilo || was (it)
 |-
-| 2nd plural || -ali || -evali || -ili || -nili || ste || ste hranili
+| imel || iˈmɛl || had (he)
 |-
-| 3rd plural || -ali || -evali || -ili || -nili || so || so hranili
-|}
-== Time Expressions ==
+| imela || iˈmɛla || had (she)
-When using past tense verbs in Slovenian, it is also important to use the correct time expressions to give context to your story. Here are some examples:
-* Včeraj - yesterday
-* Pred enim tednom - a week ago
-* Lani - last year
-* Ko sem bil(a) mlajši(a) - when I was younger
-* Takrat - at that time
-== Examples ==
+|-
-To help you practice, here are some examples of past tense verbs in different contexts:
+| imelo || iˈmɛlo || had (it)
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Prejšnji vikend sem šel(a) v hribe. || Prehsh-nee vee-kend sem sh-ell(a) v hree-beh. || Last weekend, I went hiking.
+| šel || ʃɛl || went (he)
 |-
-| Ko sem bil(a) na morju, sem lahko plaval(a) vsak dan. || Ko sem beel(a) na mo-rr-ju, sem lah-ko pla-val(a) vshaak dan. || When I was at the seaside, I could swim every day.
+| šla || ʃla || went (she)
 |-
-| Prejšnji teden sem kupil(a) nov telefon. || Prehsh-nee tedn sem koo-peel(a) nof tele-fohn. || I bought a new phone last week.
-|-
+| šlo || ʃlo || went (it)
-| Včeraj sem jedel(a) pico za kosilo. || Vch-he-rai sem yeh-del(a) pee-tso za koh-si-lo. || Yesterday, I had pizza for lunch.
 |}
-Practice using time expressions with different verbs in the past tense to help make your storytelling more engaging and realistic.
+=== Using Past Tense in Conversation ===
+Now that we've covered the basics of forming the past tense, let’s see how you can use it in conversation. Here are a few sentences to illustrate:
+. '''I worked yesterday.'''
+* '''Jaz sem delal včeraj.''' (for a male speaker)
+* '''Jaz sem delala včeraj.''' (for a female speaker)
+. '''She ate lunch.'''
+* '''Ona je jedla kosilo.'''
+. '''They went to the cinema.'''
+* '''Oni so šli v kino.'''
+. '''We spoke about the project.'''
+* '''Mi smo govorili o projektu.'''
+As you can see, past tense verbs are essential for sharing your experiences and stories in Slovenian.
+=== Exercises ===
+Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to practice conjugating verbs in the past tense.
+. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense for all subjects: "igrati" (to play)'''
+* Answer:
+* Jaz sem igral/igralala.
+* Ti si igral/igralala.
+* On je igral.
+* Ona je igrala.
+* Mi smo igrali.
+* Vi ste igrali.
+* Oni so igrali.
+. '''Translate to Slovenian: "We drank coffee."'''
+* Answer: '''Mi smo pili kavo.'''
+. '''Fill in the blanks: "He _____ (to go) to school."'''
+* Answer: '''On je šel v šolo.'''
+. '''Change the sentence to the past tense: "I read a book."'''
+* Answer: '''Jaz sem bral/brala knjigo.'''
+. '''Conjugate the verb "videti" (to see) in the past tense for all subjects.'''
+* Answer:
+* Jaz sem videl/videla.
+* Ti si videl/videla.
+* On je videl.
+* Ona je videla.
+* Mi smo videli.
+* Vi ste videli.
+* Oni so videli.
+. '''Translate to English: "Oni so jedli torto."'''
+* Answer: '''They ate cake.'''
+. '''Fill in the blanks: "She _____ (to do) her homework."'''
+* Answer: '''Ona je naredila domačo nalogo.'''
+. '''Conjugate "biti" (to be) in the past tense for all subjects.'''
+* Answer:
+* Jaz sem bil/bila.
+* Ti si bil/bila.
+* On je bil.
+* Ona je bila.
+* Mi smo bili.
+* Vi ste bili.
+* Oni so bili.
+. '''Change the sentence to the past tense: "We play soccer."'''
+* Answer: '''Mi smo igrali nogomet.'''
+. '''Translate to Slovenian: "They saw the movie."'''
+* Answer: '''Oni so videli film.'''
+=== Conclusion ===
-Now that you have learned about past tense verbs in Slovenian, continue to practice by incorporating them in your conversations with friends and family. Remember to use time expressions to give your story more context and meaning.
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on the conjugation of past tense verbs in Slovenian! With practice, using the past tense will become second nature to you. Remember, the key to mastering any language is consistent practice and usage. Now, go ahead and share your stories, experiences, and memories in Slovenian!
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+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Nouns,-articles-and-gender|Nouns, articles and gender]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Writing-and-composing-simple-texts|Writing and composing simple texts]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Conjugation-of-verbs-in-the-present-tense|Conjugation of verbs in the present tense]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Pronouns-and-their-use|Pronouns and their use]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Word-order-and-sentence-structure|Word order and sentence structure]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/The-subjunctive-mood-and-modal-verbs|The subjunctive mood and modal verbs]]
+* [[Language/Slovenian/Grammar/Conditional-and-future-tense|Conditional and future tense]]
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