Bedeutung
Going to sleep.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Lahko noč' (Good night) ritual is very important. Even if you just say 'Grem spat', it is almost always followed by 'Lahko noč'. In farming communities, 'iti spat' often happens very early, following the 'kokošja ura' (chicken clock). Parents often use the diminutive 'spat'ka' or 'ajat' to make the routine more pleasant for toddlers. In cities like Ljubljana, 'iti spat' might happen much later, and the phrase is often used as a sign-off on social media apps like Instagram or TikTok.
The Supine Rule
Always drop the 'i' from the infinitive when following 'iti'. This applies to all verbs, not just 'spat'!
Dual Power
If you are with your partner, always use 'Greva spat' to sound like a native.
Bedeutung
Going to sleep.
The Supine Rule
Always drop the 'i' from the infinitive when following 'iti'. This applies to all verbs, not just 'spat'!
Dual Power
If you are with your partner, always use 'Greva spat' to sound like a native.
Don't say 'v'
Avoid saying 'Grem v spat'. It's a common English-speaker mistake.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'iti' and the supine 'spat'.
Jaz ______ ______.
The first person singular of 'iti' is 'grem', and it must be followed by the supine 'spat'.
Which sentence is correct for 'We (two) are going to sleep'?
Choose the dual form:
'Greva' is the first person dual form (we two).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Pozno je. B: Ja, ______ ______.
'Grem spat' is the most natural immediate response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and want to leave because you are tired.
'Grem spat' explains why you are leaving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJaz ______ ______.
The first person singular of 'iti' is 'grem', and it must be followed by the supine 'spat'.
Choose the dual form:
'Greva' is the first person dual form (we two).
A: Pozno je. B: Ja, ______ ______.
'Grem spat' is the most natural immediate response.
You are at a party and want to leave because you are tired.
'Grem spat' explains why you are leaving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTechnically, people will understand you, but it sounds grammatically incorrect to a native ear because 'iti' requires the supine 'spat'.
'Iti spat' means 'to go to sleep', while 'iti v posteljo' means 'to go to bed'. They are often used interchangeably.
You can say 'Grem malo spat' or 'Grem počivat'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, though in very formal writing, there are more sophisticated alternatives.
For a male: 'šel sem spat'. For a female: 'šla sem spat'.
It's a cute, informal way to say 'go to sleep', literally 'to go into the squinties'.
Yes, you can say 'Pes je šel spat'.
Yes, 'it u komo' is common among younger people.
Because Slovenian uses the supine form after verbs of motion.
Only if you are talking about being tired or ending a long day of work; otherwise, it's too personal.
Verwandte Redewendungen
iti v posteljo
synonymTo go to bed
iti počivat
similarTo go rest
zaspati
builds onTo fall asleep
vstati
contrastTo get up
zadremati
specialized formTo doze off
