المعنى
Telling a girl or woman to behave.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'pridnost' is often debated in Slovenian media. Some see it as a positive national trait (work ethic), while others see it as a 'servant mentality' left over from history. In schools, teachers often use 'pridni' to address the whole class. It is the go-to word for a well-managed classroom. During the holiday of Miklavž (St. Nicholas), children are asked 'Ali si bila pridna?' (Have you been good?). Only 'pridni' children get gifts. The word 'pridna' is also used for animals. A 'pridna čebela' (diligent bee) is a common metaphor for a hard-working person in Slovenia.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender. If you say 'Pridna bodi' to a man, he will think you are joking or that you've forgotten your grammar!
Watch the Power Dynamic
Avoid saying this to people older than you or in higher positions unless you are very close friends.
المعنى
Telling a girl or woman to behave.
Gender is Key
Always check the gender. If you say 'Pridna bodi' to a man, he will think you are joking or that you've forgotten your grammar!
Watch the Power Dynamic
Avoid saying this to people older than you or in higher positions unless you are very close friends.
The 'Le' Trick
Add 'Le' (Le pridna bodi) to sound more like a native speaker giving gentle advice.
The 'Pridnost' Trap
Understand that 'pridna' is a very loaded word in Slovenia. It's safe to use, but it carries a lot of history about work and social expectations.
اختبر نفسك
You are saying goodbye to your sister. Which is correct?
Čav, ______ bodi!
Since a sister is female and singular, you must use the feminine singular form 'pridna'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'biti' (to be) in the imperative.
Maja, pridna ______!
'Bodi' is the singular imperative form used for friends and family.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. Pridna bodi. 2. Priden bodi. 3. Pridni bodite.
Pridna (fem. sing), Priden (masc. sing), Pridni (plural).
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Mama: 'Grem v trgovino.' Hči: 'Prav, mami.' Mama: '______ ______!'
This is the most natural thing a mother would say when leaving a child.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Gender Agreement for 'Priden bodi'
Where to use 'Pridna bodi'
Family
- • Daughter
- • Sister
- • Granddaughter
Pets
- • Female dog
- • Female cat
Partners
- • Girlfriend
- • Wife
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينČav, ______ bodi!
Since a sister is female and singular, you must use the feminine singular form 'pridna'.
Maja, pridna ______!
'Bodi' is the singular imperative form used for friends and family.
1. Pridna bodi. 2. Priden bodi. 3. Pridni bodite.
Pridna (fem. sing), Priden (masc. sing), Pridni (plural).
Mama: 'Grem v trgovino.' Hči: 'Prav, mami.' Mama: '______ ______!'
This is the most natural thing a mother would say when leaving a child.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, it is very common and affectionate between partners, similar to 'Behave yourself!'
Yes, it can be seen as very patronizing. Use 'Srečno' or 'Nasvidenje' instead.
The masculine version is 'Priden bodi'.
Absolutely! If your cat is female, 'Pridna bodi' is perfect.
It also carries the meaning of 'work hard' or 'be diligent'.
You should say 'Pridne bodite'.
Technically 'Bodite pridni', but the phrase itself is inherently informal.
It reflects a deep cultural value of diligence and social harmony.
The opposite is 'lenobna' (lazy) or 'nagajiva' (mischievous).
Yes, the word order can be swapped without changing the meaning.
Rarely. It's too informal for most business settings.
No, it's a standard, though informal, expression.
عبارات ذات صلة
Priden bodi
similarBe good (to a male)
Lepo se obnašaj
synonymBehave yourself
Pridno delaj
builds onWork hard
Si bila pridna?
similarHave you been good?
Bodi priden kot čebela
specialized formBe as busy as a bee
