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<div class="pg_page_title">Slovenian Grammar - How to Ask Questions</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Slovenian Grammar - Questions</div>
Hi Slovenian learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing how to ask questions in Slovenian. Asking questions is an important part of any language, and it can be tricky to get the hang of it. But don't worry, with a bit of practice you'll be able to ask questions like a native speaker in no time!
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/slovenian Slovenian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will take a closer look at questions in Slovenian, from the basic to more complex expressions. You will learn about the different question words, how to form questions, and common question patterns used in everyday conversations.


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== Basic Question Structure ==
== Basic Questions ==
 
Asking questions is critical to communication in any language. In Slovenian, basic questions follow the subject-verb-object word order, just like in English. To ask a basic question, you simply need to raise your voice at the end of the sentence.
The basic structure for asking questions in Slovenian is very similar to English. To form a question, you simply need to invert the subject and verb. For example:
 
* ''Ona je doma.'' (She is at home.)
* ''Je ona doma?'' (Is she at home?)
 
You can also use the word ''ali'' (or) to form a yes/no question. For example:
 
* ''Ona je doma.'' (She is at home.)
* ''Ali je ona doma?'' (Is she at home?)
 
=== Questions with Prepositions ===
 
When asking questions with prepositions, the preposition comes before the verb. For example:
 
* ''Ona je v mestu.'' (She is in the city.)
* ''Je ona v mestu?'' (Is she in the city?)
 
=== Questions with Adverbs ===
 
When asking questions with adverbs, the adverb comes before the verb. For example:
 
* ''Ona je hitro.'' (She is fast.)
* ''Je ona hitro?'' (Is she fast?)
 
== Questions with ''Kaj'' ==
 
The word ''kaj'' (what) is used to ask questions about a noun or pronoun. For example:


* ''Ona je študentka.'' (She is a student.)
'''Example:'''
* ''Kaj je ona?'' (What is she?)
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ali imaš rad/a kavo? || ['ali 'imaʃ 'ɾat/a 'kavɔ] || Do you like coffee?
|-
| Kje živiš? || ['kje 'ʒiʋiʃ] || Where do you live?
|-
| Kaj delaš? || ['kaɪ 'dɛlaʃ] || What are you doing?
|-
| Kdaj prideš? || ['kdaɪ 'pɾi:dɛʃ] || When will you come?
|}


== Questions with ''Kdo'' ==
Notice how the emphasis is on the final word, particularly the rising intonation at the end of the sentence. This helps signal to your listener that you are asking a question.


The word ''kdo'' (who) is used to ask questions about a person. For example:
'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Kje si? ('Where are you?')
* Person 2: Sem v kuhinji. ('I am in the kitchen.')


* ''Ona je moja sestra.'' (She is my sister.)  
== Question Words ==
* ''Kdo je ona?'' (Who is she?)  
In Slovenian, question words are used to ask particular information. The most common question words in Slovenian are: '''kaj''' (what), '''kdo''' (who), '''kje''' (where), '''kdaj''' (when), '''kako''' (how), '''zakaj''' (why), and '''koliko''' (how many).


== Questions with ''Kdaj'' ==
To form a question using a question word, you typically place the question word at the start of the sentence followed by the subject and verb.


The word ''kdaj'' (when) is used to ask questions about time. For example:  
'''Example:'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Katero knjigo bereš? || ['katɛɾɔ 'kɲiɡɔ 'bɛɾɛʃ] || What book are you reading?
|-
| Koliko mačk imaš? || [kɔ'likɔ ma:ʧk 'imaʃ] || How many cats do you have?
|-
| Kako si prišel/a sem? || ['ka:kɔ si 'pɾiʃɛl/a sɛm] || How did you get here?
|-
| Zakaj si žalosten/a? || [za'ka:j si ʒalɔstɛn/a] || Why are you sad?
|}


* ''Ona pride jutri.'' (She is coming tomorrow.)  
'''Dialogue:'''
* ''Kdaj pride ona?'' (When is she coming?)  
* Person 1: Kako se po slovensko reče "hello"? ('How do you say "hello" in Slovenian?')
* Person 2: "Zdravo" ali "Dober dan". ('"Zdravo" or "Dober dan".')


== Questions with ''Kje'' ==
== Yes/No Questions ==
In Slovenian, Yes/No questions are formed by adding a question particle '''ali''' before the verb of the sentence. This is similar to the usage of "do" in English to form a question.


The word ''kje'' (where) is used to ask questions about location. For example:
'''Example:'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ali imaš avto? || ['ali 'imaʃ 'avtɔ] || Do you have a car?
|-
| Ali ti je všeč film? || ['ali ti je 'vʃɛtʃ 'film] || Do you like the movie?
|-
| Ali si že jedel/a? || ['ali si ʒɛ 'ʤɛdɛl/a] || Have you eaten yet?
|-
| Ali smem vstopiti? || ['ali smɛm 'ʋstɔpiti] || Can I come in?
|}


* ''Ona je v Ljubljani.'' (She is in Ljubljana.)
Notice how the usage of '''ali''' (whether) in these questions. It can be translated as "whether" or left out of the sentence, but it is important to include it in order to distinguish between statements and questions.
* ''Kje je ona?'' (Where is she?)


== Questions with ''Kako'' ==
'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Si živčen/a? ('Are you nervous?')
* Person 2: Ne, nisem živčen/a. ('No, I am not nervous.')


The word ''kako'' (how) is used to ask questions about manner or method. For example:
== Tag Questions ==
In Slovenian, tag questions are formed in a similar way to English. A tag question is a statement with a mini question at the end, used to confirm or clarify intent.


* ''Ona govori slovensko.'' (She speaks Slovenian.)
'''Example:'''
* ''Kako govori ona?'' (How does she speak?)
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Lepo vreme, kajne? || ['lɛpɔ 'ʋɛɾmɛ 'ka:jnɛ] || Nice weather, isn’t it?
|-
| Greva na pico, kaj ne? || ['ɡɾɛʋa na 'pit͡sɔ, 'ka:j nɛ] || Let's go for pizza, shall we?
|-
| Je to tvoj avto, a ni? || [ʤɛ tɔ tʋɔj 'avtɔ, a ni] || That's your car, right?
|}


== Questions with ''Zakaj'' ==
Notice how tag questions often end with "kaj ne?" or "a ni?", depending on the context. These expressions are used similarly to the English expressions "isn't it?" or "right?", respectively.


The word ''zakaj'' (why) is used to ask questions about reasons. For example:
'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Rad/a imaš italijansko hrano, kaj ne? ('You like Italian food, right?')
* Person 2: Seveda, obožujem testenine in pico. ('Of course, I love pasta and pizza.')


* ''Ona je prišla pozno.'' (She came late.)
== Complex Questions ==
* ''Zakaj je ona prišla pozno?'' (Why did she come late?)
In Slovenian, it is also possible to create more complex questions by combining different question words or using more complex grammatical structures.


== Questions with ''Koliko'' ==
'''Example:'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Kaj bi rad/a jedel/a in kje? || ['kaɪ bi 'ɾad/a 'ʤɛdɛl/a in kje] || What would you like to eat and where?
|-
| Kdaj prideš domov, in zakaj si bil/a tako dolgo odsoten/a? || ['kdaɪ 'pɾi:dɛʃ 'domɔʋ, in za'ka:j si bil/a 'takɔ 'dɔlɡɔ 'ɔdsɔtɛn/a] || When are you coming home, and why have you been away for so long?
|-
| Koliko časa si potreboval/a za pripravo, ter kako je bilo? || [kɔ'likɔ 'tʃasa si pɔtɾɛ'bɔʋal/a za pɾi'pɾaʋɔ, tɛɾ 'ka:kɔ jɛ 'bilɔ] || How long did it take you to prepare, and how was it?
|}


The word ''koliko'' (how much/many) is used to ask questions about quantity. For example:
'''Dialogue:'''
* Person 1: Ali menite, da bo vreme jutri lepo, in bi radi šli na sprehod? ('Do you think the weather will be nice tomorrow, and would you like to go for a walk?')
* Person 2: Se strinjam. ('I agree.')


* ''Ona ima tri knjige.'' (She has three books.)
== Conclusion ==
* ''Koliko knjig ima ona?'' (How many books does she have?)
In Slovenian, there are various ways to form questions, from basic to more complex expressions. By using different question words, intonation, or grammatical structures, you can effectively communicate with native speakers in a more meaningful way. Don't be afraid to practice forming questions, and remember to always keep learning!


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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovenian_language Slovenian Language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovenian_grammar Slovenian Grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Question#Slovenian Slovenian Questions]


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Slovenian Grammar - Questions

Hi Slovenian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will take a closer look at questions in Slovenian, from the basic to more complex expressions. You will learn about the different question words, how to form questions, and common question patterns used in everyday conversations.

Basic Questions

Asking questions is critical to communication in any language. In Slovenian, basic questions follow the subject-verb-object word order, just like in English. To ask a basic question, you simply need to raise your voice at the end of the sentence.

Example:

Slovenian Pronunciation English
Ali imaš rad/a kavo? ['ali 'imaʃ 'ɾat/a 'kavɔ] Do you like coffee?
Kje živiš? ['kje 'ʒiʋiʃ] Where do you live?
Kaj delaš? ['kaɪ 'dɛlaʃ] What are you doing?
Kdaj prideš? ['kdaɪ 'pɾi:dɛʃ] When will you come?

Notice how the emphasis is on the final word, particularly the rising intonation at the end of the sentence. This helps signal to your listener that you are asking a question.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Kje si? ('Where are you?')
  • Person 2: Sem v kuhinji. ('I am in the kitchen.')

Question Words

In Slovenian, question words are used to ask particular information. The most common question words in Slovenian are: kaj (what), kdo (who), kje (where), kdaj (when), kako (how), zakaj (why), and koliko (how many).

To form a question using a question word, you typically place the question word at the start of the sentence followed by the subject and verb.

Example:

Slovenian Pronunciation English
Katero knjigo bereš? ['katɛɾɔ 'kɲiɡɔ 'bɛɾɛʃ] What book are you reading?
Koliko mačk imaš? [kɔ'likɔ ma:ʧk 'imaʃ] How many cats do you have?
Kako si prišel/a sem? ['ka:kɔ si 'pɾiʃɛl/a sɛm] How did you get here?
Zakaj si žalosten/a? [za'ka:j si ʒalɔstɛn/a] Why are you sad?

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Kako se po slovensko reče "hello"? ('How do you say "hello" in Slovenian?')
  • Person 2: "Zdravo" ali "Dober dan". ('"Zdravo" or "Dober dan".')

Yes/No Questions

In Slovenian, Yes/No questions are formed by adding a question particle ali before the verb of the sentence. This is similar to the usage of "do" in English to form a question.

Example:

Slovenian Pronunciation English
Ali imaš avto? ['ali 'imaʃ 'avtɔ] Do you have a car?
Ali ti je všeč film? ['ali ti je 'vʃɛtʃ 'film] Do you like the movie?
Ali si že jedel/a? ['ali si ʒɛ 'ʤɛdɛl/a] Have you eaten yet?
Ali smem vstopiti? ['ali smɛm 'ʋstɔpiti] Can I come in?

Notice how the usage of ali (whether) in these questions. It can be translated as "whether" or left out of the sentence, but it is important to include it in order to distinguish between statements and questions.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Si živčen/a? ('Are you nervous?')
  • Person 2: Ne, nisem živčen/a. ('No, I am not nervous.')

Tag Questions

In Slovenian, tag questions are formed in a similar way to English. A tag question is a statement with a mini question at the end, used to confirm or clarify intent.

Example:

Slovenian Pronunciation English
Lepo vreme, kajne? ['lɛpɔ 'ʋɛɾmɛ 'ka:jnɛ] Nice weather, isn’t it?
Greva na pico, kaj ne? ['ɡɾɛʋa na 'pit͡sɔ, 'ka:j nɛ] Let's go for pizza, shall we?
Je to tvoj avto, a ni? [ʤɛ tɔ tʋɔj 'avtɔ, a ni] That's your car, right?

Notice how tag questions often end with "kaj ne?" or "a ni?", depending on the context. These expressions are used similarly to the English expressions "isn't it?" or "right?", respectively.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Rad/a imaš italijansko hrano, kaj ne? ('You like Italian food, right?')
  • Person 2: Seveda, obožujem testenine in pico. ('Of course, I love pasta and pizza.')

Complex Questions

In Slovenian, it is also possible to create more complex questions by combining different question words or using more complex grammatical structures.

Example:

Slovenian Pronunciation English
Kaj bi rad/a jedel/a in kje? ['kaɪ bi 'ɾad/a 'ʤɛdɛl/a in kje] What would you like to eat and where?
Kdaj prideš domov, in zakaj si bil/a tako dolgo odsoten/a? ['kdaɪ 'pɾi:dɛʃ 'domɔʋ, in za'ka:j si bil/a 'takɔ 'dɔlɡɔ 'ɔdsɔtɛn/a] When are you coming home, and why have you been away for so long?
Koliko časa si potreboval/a za pripravo, ter kako je bilo? [kɔ'likɔ 'tʃasa si pɔtɾɛ'bɔʋal/a za pɾi'pɾaʋɔ, tɛɾ 'ka:kɔ jɛ 'bilɔ] How long did it take you to prepare, and how was it?

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Ali menite, da bo vreme jutri lepo, in bi radi šli na sprehod? ('Do you think the weather will be nice tomorrow, and would you like to go for a walk?')
  • Person 2: Se strinjam. ('I agree.')

Conclusion

In Slovenian, there are various ways to form questions, from basic to more complex expressions. By using different question words, intonation, or grammatical structures, you can effectively communicate with native speakers in a more meaningful way. Don't be afraid to practice forming questions, and remember to always keep learning!

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

Sources


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