Language/Slovenian/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week
In this lesson, you will learn the days of the week in Slovenian and how to use them in sentences. Knowing the days of the week is essential for everyday communication, whether you're making plans or scheduling appointments. Slovenian language has some interesting facts and cultural information that are worth mentioning. Let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Telling Time & Drinks.
Days of the Week
In Slovenian, unlike English, the days of the week are not capitalized, unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence. There are seven days in a week, as follows:
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ponedeljek | /pɔnɛˈdɛːljɛk/ | Monday |
| torek | /tɔˈrɛk/ | Tuesday |
| sreda | /ˈsreːda/ | Wednesday |
| četrtek | /ˈtʃeːtrtɛk/ | Thursday |
| petek | /ˈpeːtɛk/ | Friday |
| sobota | /sɔˈbɔta/ | Saturday |
| nedelja | /nɛˈdɛlja/ | Sunday |
Just like in English, the days of the week are based on historical and religious significance. The Slovenian language has retained a strong connection to religious and cultural traditions, and many words and expressions have their roots in these traditions.
For example, 'nedelja' (Sunday) comes from the Slavic word 'nedela', meaning 'no work'. In the past, Sunday was a day of rest and leisure for people, as it was considered a holy day.
On the other hand, 'ponedeljek' (Monday) comes from the Slavic word 'ponadela', meaning 'after-work'. This refers to the fact that Monday was the day when people returned to work after the weekend.
In Slovenia, there are many traditional festivals and celebrations that take place during specific days of the week. It is common to hold fairs and cultural events on Saturday, while Sunday is reserved for religious and family activities.
Using Days of the Week in Sentences
After learning the days of the week in Slovenian, it is important to know how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:
- Danes je ponedeljek. (Today is Monday.)
- Jutri bo torek. (Tomorrow will be Tuesday.)
- V sredo imam sestanek. (I have a meeting on Wednesday.)
- Četrtek je moj najljubši dan. (Thursday is my favorite day.)
- Petek je dan za zabavo. (Friday is a day for partying.)
- Sobotni izlet smo morali odpovedati. (We had to cancel our Saturday trip.)
- Ob nedeljah gremo k maši. (We go to church on Sundays.)
It is also common to use the days of the week when making plans and scheduling appointments. For example:
- Kdaj imaš čas? - V torek. (When are you free? - On Tuesday.)
- Se dobiva v sredo? (Shall we meet on Wednesday?)
- Imam zdravniški pregled v petek. (I have a doctor's appointment on Friday.)
As you can see, the days of the week are an important and useful part of Slovenian vocabulary. Knowing them will help you in your daily communication with Slovenian speakers.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned the days of the week in Slovenian and how to use them in sentences. Additionally, you have gained cultural and linguistic knowledge about the origin of the names of the days of the week in Slovenian language. Remember to practice using the vocabulary in context to become more comfortable with it. Keep up the good work, and see you in the next lesson!
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Animal & Introducing Yourself.
Other Lessons
- Telling Time
- Numbers
- Love
- Animal
- Food
- Modes of Transportation
- Fruits
- Asking for someone's name and information
- Eating Out
- Talking about Free Time
Sources
- Slovenian lessons: Days of the week
- Language notes for using Slovenian timetables — Slovenia Walking