Bedeutung
Being prepared for an event.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Being 'pripravljen' is a sign of respect for others' time. Arriving unprepared for a meeting or a hike is often seen as a lack of character. The Gorska reševalna služba (Mountain Rescue) emphasizes 'pripravljenost' (readiness) as the difference between life and death in the Julian Alps. Slovenian students are expected to be 'pripravljeni' for oral exams which can happen at any time in some school systems, fostering a constant state of readiness. The phrase is used to signal that traditional slow-cooked dishes like 'golaž' or 'jota' have finally reached their peak flavor and are ready to serve.
The Gender Rule
If you are unsure of the gender, use 'biti nared'. It's a safe shortcut!
Not for Food
Don't say 'Sem pripravljen' to mean you are full after a meal.
Bedeutung
Being prepared for an event.
The Gender Rule
If you are unsure of the gender, use 'biti nared'. It's a safe shortcut!
Not for Food
Don't say 'Sem pripravljen' to mean you are full after a meal.
Preposition Power
Always pair it with 'na' + Accusative for specific events.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form for a woman saying 'I am ready'.
Jaz sem _______.
Women must use the feminine ending -a.
Fill in the missing preposition.
Ali si pripravljen ___ izpit?
The standard preposition for 'ready for' is 'na'.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these common forms.
Complete the dialogue.
Marko: 'Gremo?' Ana: 'Ne še, nisem še _______.'
Ana is a female name, so she uses the feminine form.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJaz sem _______.
Women must use the feminine ending -a.
Ali si pripravljen ___ izpit?
The standard preposition for 'ready for' is 'na'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard translations for these common forms.
Marko: 'Gremo?' Ana: 'Ne še, nisem še _______.'
Ana is a female name, so she uses the feminine form.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, 'pripravljena hrana' is correct, but 'pripravljene jedi' is more common in stores.
It is neutral. It works in both a bar and a boardroom.
'Nared' is more colloquial and indeclinable. 'Pripravljen' is the standard form.
Say 'Nisem še pripravljen' (m) or 'Nisem še pripravljena' (f).
Verwandte Redewendungen
pripraviti se
similarTo prepare oneself
biti nared
synonymTo be ready
v pripravljenosti
specialized formOn standby
pripravljalna dela
builds onPreparatory works
