المعنى
A strong way to say no.
خلفية ثقافية
Slovenians value 'skromnost' (modesty). Using 'Seveda ne' to decline praise is common. If someone says 'You are a genius!', a Slovenian might say 'Seveda ne, samo srečo sem imel' (Of course not, I just had luck). People from Gorenjska are stereotypically 'stingy'. A common joke is asking a Gorenjec if he will pay for everyone's drinks. The answer is always a firm 'Seveda ne!'. In the capital, 'Seveda ne' is often replaced by 'Kje pa' or 'Sploh ne' in casual youth slang, but 'Seveda ne' remains the standard for clear communication. In Slovenian business, 'Seveda ne' is used to reject unrealistic expectations or unethical proposals. It is seen as a sign of integrity.
Use for Reassurance
If someone asks 'Are you mad?', 'Seveda ne' is the fastest way to make them feel safe.
Watch the Tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you think the other person is stupid for asking.
المعنى
A strong way to say no.
Use for Reassurance
If someone asks 'Are you mad?', 'Seveda ne' is the fastest way to make them feel safe.
Watch the Tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like you think the other person is stupid for asking.
The 'Da' Trick
Add 'da' (Seveda da ne) if you want to sound more like a native speaker in a heated debate.
The Slovenian 'No'
Slovenians often say 'no' first as a reflex. 'Seveda ne' helps clarify that the 'no' is intentional and logical.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best response to the question: 'Ali je sneg vroč?' (Is snow hot?)
Ali je sneg vroč?
Snow is cold, so the answer is an obvious 'of course not'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ali si pozabil na moj rojstni dan? B: _________! Kupil sem ti darilo.
The second sentence 'I bought you a gift' implies the person did NOT forget.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are a vegetarian and someone offers you a hamburger.
As a vegetarian, you obviously don't eat meat.
Complete the formal response.
Direktor: 'Ali boste zamudili rok?' Vi: '_________, vse bo pripravljeno pravočasno.'
'Seveda ne' is professional and reassuring in this context.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to say Seveda ne
Obvious Truths
- • Is the sun cold?
- • Is 1+1=5?
Reassurance
- • Are you mad?
- • Did you forget me?
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAli je sneg vroč?
Snow is cold, so the answer is an obvious 'of course not'.
A: Ali si pozabil na moj rojstni dan? B: _________! Kupil sem ti darilo.
The second sentence 'I bought you a gift' implies the person did NOT forget.
You are a vegetarian and someone offers you a hamburger.
As a vegetarian, you obviously don't eat meat.
Direktor: 'Ali boste zamudili rok?' Vi: '_________, vse bo pripravljeno pravočasno.'
'Seveda ne' is professional and reassuring in this context.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةGenerally no, it's neutral. It only becomes rude if your tone is mocking.
Yes, but that means 'Of course' (yes). You must add 'ne' for the negative.
'Seveda ne' means it's obvious. 'Nikakor ne' means it's impossible or strictly forbidden.
Put it at the start: 'Seveda ne jem mesa.' (Of course I don't eat meat.)
Yes, it is common in essays and journalism to dismiss an idea.
Yes, very often when talking back to parents! 'Ali si pospravil sobo?' 'Seveda ne!'
Yes: 'Seveda ne, hvala.' is a very polite way to decline an offer.
Yes, 'seveda' is the direct equivalent of 'sure' or 'of course'.
Because it's an adverb (seveda) modifying a negation (ne).
Yes, 'Kje pa!' is the most common slang alternative.
عبارات ذات صلة
Seveda
contrastOf course (yes)
Nikakor ne
synonymBy no means
Sploh ne
similarNot at all
Kje pa
informalNo way / As if
Seveda da ne
builds onOf course that no
