Bedeutung
Having a lot of work or tasks.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'pridnost' (being hardworking) is a pillar of Slovenian identity. Being 'zaposlen' is often seen as a moral positive. In Slovenian offices, 'biti zaposlen' is a valid reason to skip non-essential meetings. Time is highly respected. On weekends, being 'zaposlen' usually refers to physical labor on one's property, which is a source of pride. In more relaxed social circles, being 'too zaposlen' can be teased as 'acting like a German' (too rigid/work-focused).
Gender is Key
Always check if you need to add an 'a' at the end if you are female. It's the most common A1 mistake!
The Toilet Rule
Never say a toilet is 'zaposlen'. People will think the toilet has a career.
Bedeutung
Having a lot of work or tasks.
Gender is Key
Always check if you need to add an 'a' at the end if you are female. It's the most common A1 mistake!
The Toilet Rule
Never say a toilet is 'zaposlen'. People will think the toilet has a career.
Polite No
If you want to sound professional when declining an invite, say 'Žal sem že zaposlen' (Unfortunately, I'm already busy).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'zaposlen' (zaposlen, zaposlena, zaposleni).
Moj brat je ______ v banki, moja sestra pa je ______ v šoli.
Brat (brother) is masculine, so 'zaposlen'. Sestra (sister) is feminine, so 'zaposlena'.
Which sentence is correct for a woman saying she is busy?
Kako reče ženska, da ima veliko dela?
Women must use the feminine ending -a.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. 'Zasedeno!' 2. 'Zaposlen sem.'
'Zasedeno' is for objects/spaces, 'zaposlen' is for people/work.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Greva v kino? B: Ne morem, ______ ______ s projektom.
'Sem zaposlen' followed by 's/z' is the standard way to explain what is keeping you busy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Zaposlen vs Zaseden
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMoj brat je ______ v banki, moja sestra pa je ______ v šoli.
Brat (brother) is masculine, so 'zaposlen'. Sestra (sister) is feminine, so 'zaposlena'.
Kako reče ženska, da ima veliko dela?
Women must use the feminine ending -a.
1. 'Zasedeno!' 2. 'Zaposlen sem.'
'Zasedeno' is for objects/spaces, 'zaposlen' is for people/work.
A: Greva v kino? B: Ne morem, ______ ______ s projektom.
'Sem zaposlen' followed by 's/z' is the standard way to explain what is keeping you busy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo, for a street with a lot of traffic, use 'prometen'.
It is neutral. It's safe for both your boss and your friends.
Say 'Sem samozaposlen'.
'Zaposlen' means you have work to do. 'Zaseden' means you are already in a meeting or a relationship.
Verwandte Redewendungen
imeti polne roke dela
idiomTo have one's hands full.
biti zaseden
similarTo be occupied.
ukvarjati se z
builds onTo be dealing with/busy with.
brezposeln
contrastUnemployed.
