Language/Slovenian/Vocabulary/Basic-Greetings
Slovenian is the official language of Slovenia, a beautiful country located in Central Europe. Slovenia is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people. Learning Slovenian will not only help you communicate with locals in Slovenia but also give you a better understanding of Slovenian culture and way of life. As a Slovenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am thrilled to guide you through the first step of your journey to learn Slovenian. In this lesson, we will focus on basic greetings.
1. Introduction
Greetings are the fundamental aspect of any language. If you want to make a good first impression, it is essential to know how to greet people in the language of the country you are visiting. Slovenian is no exception to this rule. Therefore, in this lesson, you will learn how to greet someone in Slovenian.
2. Slovenian Greetings
In Slovenian, there are several ways to greet someone, depending on the time of the day and the occasion. Below are some common Slovenian greetings:
a. Hello
"Hello" in Slovenian is "Zdravo." This greeting is casual and can be used at any time of the day.
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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Zdravo | "zdrah-voh" | Hello |
b. Good morning
"Good morning" in Slovenian is "Dobro jutro." This greeting is used before noon.
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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Dobro jutro | "dob-roh yoo-troh" | Good morning |
c. Good afternoon
"Good afternoon" in Slovenian is "Dober dan." This greeting is used in the afternoon.
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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Dober dan | "doh-ber dahn" | Good afternoon |
d. Good evening
"Good evening" in Slovenian is "Dober večer." This greeting is used at dusk or when it is already dark outside.
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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Dober večer | "doh-ber veh-cher" | Good evening |
e. Goodbye
"Goodbye" in Slovenian is "Nasvidenje." This greeting can be used when parting from someone.
Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
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Nasvidenje | "nahs-vee-dyen-yeh" | Goodbye |
3. Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned the basic Slovenian greetings. With these greetings, you will be able to communicate and make a good first impression with locals in Slovenia. Practice these phrases and make them your own. Remember, practice makes perfect!