A1 Expression Neutral

Hitro

Fast

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Hitro is the essential Slovenian adverb for doing anything with speed, from running to finishing your homework.

  • Means: Fast or quickly in almost any context.
  • Used in: Daily chores, sports, and giving urgent commands.
  • Don't confuse: With 'hiter', which is the adjective form.
Running legs 🏃 + Clock ⏱️ = Hitro ⚡

Explanation at your level:

At this level, 'hitro' is simply a word for 'fast'. You use it to describe basic actions like running, driving, or eating. It is one of the first adverbs you learn because it is very common and doesn't change its form. You can use it to tell a friend to hurry up or to say that a car is going fast.
You can now use 'hitro' to describe how someone performs a task, like 'learning quickly' or 'working fast'. You also learn the opposite word, 'počasi'. You start to see 'hitro' in simple commands and understand that it can be modified by 'zelo' (very) to add emphasis to the speed of an action.
At the intermediate level, you begin to use the comparative forms 'hitreje' and 'najhitreje' to compare the speed of different people or objects. You understand the difference between 'hitro' (the manner of speed) and 'takoj' (the timing of an action). You can use 'hitro' in more complex sentences involving subordinate clauses and different tenses.
You are now comfortable with idiomatic uses like 'na hitro' (briefly/quickly). You recognize the word in various registers, from news reports about 'hitra cesta' (expressways) to literature. You understand the nuance of using 'hitro' to imply efficiency in a professional environment and can distinguish it from more specialized synonyms like 'bliskovito'.
Advanced learners analyze the etymological roots of 'hitro' and its connection to the verb 'hiteti'. You can discuss the sociological implications of a 'hitro' lifestyle in modern Slovenia. You use the word with precision in academic or professional writing, understanding exactly when a more formal alternative like 'v kratkem časovnem intervalu' might be more appropriate.
At this level of mastery, you appreciate the rhythmic and phonetic qualities of 'hitro' in Slovenian poetry and prose. You can identify regional variations in its pronunciation and usage. You have a deep understanding of how 'hitro' functions within the broader Slavic linguistic landscape and can use it to convey subtle irony or urgency in sophisticated discourse.

Bedeutung

Doing something with speed.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Slovenians value punctuality and efficiency. Being 'hiter' at work is a sign of a good employee, but being 'prehitro' (too fast) can be seen as being sloppy. This region is stereotypically known for being very industrious and 'fast' in their dealings, often linked to their Alpine environment. In the capital, 'na hitro' is a lifestyle. People meet 'na hitro' for coffee before work or between meetings. Slovenia is a nation of skiers and cyclists (like Pogačar). The word 'hitro' is heard constantly in sports commentary.

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The -o Rule

Remember that most Slovenian adverbs end in -o. If you know the adjective 'hiter', you already know the adverb 'hitro'!

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False Friend Alert

If you speak Russian, forget 'khitryy' (cunning). In Slovenia, 'hitro' is all about speed.

Bedeutung

Doing something with speed.

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The -o Rule

Remember that most Slovenian adverbs end in -o. If you know the adjective 'hiter', you already know the adverb 'hitro'!

⚠️

False Friend Alert

If you speak Russian, forget 'khitryy' (cunning). In Slovenia, 'hitro' is all about speed.

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Double it up

To sound like a native parent or a coach, say it twice: 'Hitro, hitro!'

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Coffee Speed

Never use 'hitro' when drinking coffee with a Slovenian. That is the one time you must be 'počasi'.

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the blank with 'hiter' or 'hitro'.

Ta avto je zelo ______. On vozi ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: a

The first blank needs an adjective (hiter) to describe the car, the second needs an adverb (hitro) to describe the driving.

Which sentence is a command to hurry up?

Izberi pravilni stavek:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: b

'Hitro, zamujamo!' is the standard way to tell someone to hurry because you are late.

Match the Slovenian word with its English equivalent.

Poveži pare:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: all

These are the four most common time/speed adverbs for beginners.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ali greš na zabavo? B: Da, pridem ______!

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: a

In this context, 'hitro' means 'soon' or 'quickly'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Speed vs. Time

Speed (Hitro)
Vozim hitro. I drive fast.
Time (Takoj)
Pridem takoj. I'm coming immediately.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a business report to a chat with friends.

Yes, in contexts like 'Pridem hitro' (I'm coming soon/fast).

'Hitro' is Slovenian; 'brzo' is Croatian. You will hear 'brzo' in Slovenia, but 'hitro' is the correct form.

The comparative form is 'hitreje'.

Use 'hitro' to describe how the car *drives*, but use 'hiter' to describe the car itself.

No, adverbs in Slovenian do not change for number or gender. It is always 'hitro'.

No, 'early' is 'zgodaj'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.

You say 'čim hitreje'.

Younger people might say 'na brzino', which is a slangy version of 'na hitro'.

No, the noun for speed is 'hitrost'.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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na hitro

specialized form

briefly / quickly

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hiteti

builds on

to hurry

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hitrost

builds on

speed

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bliskovito

synonym

lightning-fast

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takoj

similar

immediately

Wo du es verwendest

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Catching a bus

Friend A: Avtobus prihaja!

Friend B: Hitro, teci!

informal
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At a restaurant

Customer: Ali lahko dobim kavo?

Waiter: Seveda, bo hitro pripravljena.

neutral
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In the office

Boss: Potrebujem to poročilo.

Employee: Bom naredil hitro, gospod.

formal
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Learning a language

Teacher: Zelo dobro govoriš.

Student: Hvala, trudim se učiti hitro.

neutral
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Driving

Passenger: Pazi, voziš preveč hitro!

Driver: Oprosti, se bom upočasnil.

informal
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Texting

Sender: Kje si?

Receiver: Pridem hitro!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'HIT' song that climbs the charts 'HIT-ro' (fast).

Visual Association

Imagine a Slovenian 'Hiker' (sounds like hiter) running up a mountain with a jetpack. He is moving 'hitro'!

Rhyme

Hitro, hitro, teci v jutro! (Fast, fast, run into the morning!)

Story

A rabbit and a turtle had a race. The rabbit said, 'Jaz tečem hitro!' (I run fast!). He ran so hitro that he got tired and fell asleep. The turtle moved počasi (slowly) but still won.

Word Web

hiterhitrejenajhitrejehitrosthitetitakojbrzopočasi

Herausforderung

Try to use 'hitro' in three different ways today: once as a command, once to describe a car, and once to describe how you are learning.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

rápido / rápidamente

Slovenian doesn't have a long suffix like '-mente'.

French high

vite

Vite is never an adjective, whereas 'hitro' is the neuter form of the adjective.

German high

schnell

German doesn't distinguish between adjective and adverb forms for this word.

Japanese moderate

早く (hayaku)

Japanese combines 'fast' and 'early' into one word.

Arabic partial

بسرعة (bi-sur'a)

Arabic uses a 'with + noun' construction.

Chinese high

快 (kuài)

Chinese uses tones to distinguish meaning, Slovenian uses inflection.

Korean high

빨리 (ppalli)

Korean repetition 'ppalli-ppalli' is more common than 'hitro-hitro'.

Portuguese high

rápido / depressa

Portuguese has two distinct words for speed vs. hurry.

Easily Confused

Hitro vs. zgodaj

Learners often use 'hitro' when they mean they arrived early.

Use 'zgodaj' for the clock, 'hitro' for the speedometer.

Hitro vs. brzo

This is a Croatian word often used colloquially in Slovenia.

Stick to 'hitro' to sound more authentically Slovenian.

FAQ (10)

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a business report to a chat with friends.

Yes, in contexts like 'Pridem hitro' (I'm coming soon/fast).

'Hitro' is Slovenian; 'brzo' is Croatian. You will hear 'brzo' in Slovenia, but 'hitro' is the correct form.

The comparative form is 'hitreje'.

Use 'hitro' to describe how the car *drives*, but use 'hiter' to describe the car itself.

No, adverbs in Slovenian do not change for number or gender. It is always 'hitro'.

No, 'early' is 'zgodaj'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.

You say 'čim hitreje'.

Younger people might say 'na brzino', which is a slangy version of 'na hitro'.

No, the noun for speed is 'hitrost'.

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