Bedeutung
Used when handing something to someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Slovenia, it is considered rude to hand someone an object in silence. Even a quick 'Izvolite' or 'Izvoli' is necessary to maintain social harmony. When meeting a business partner, 'Izvolite' is used when offering a business card or a seat at the conference table. Waiters in Slovenia are trained to say 'Izvolite' with every dish they place on the table. It is often followed by 'Dober tek' (Enjoy your meal). Slovenians generally respect the elderly. Offering a seat with 'Izvolite, sedite' is a common and highly respected gesture.
The Waiter's Trick
If you want to sound like a local in a restaurant, say 'Izvolite' when you hand the waiter your credit card. It shows you know the etiquette.
Don't over-vikanje
If someone tells you 'Lahko me tikaš' (You can use 'ti' with me), switch to 'Izvoli' immediately.
Bedeutung
Used when handing something to someone.
The Waiter's Trick
If you want to sound like a local in a restaurant, say 'Izvolite' when you hand the waiter your credit card. It shows you know the etiquette.
Don't over-vikanje
If someone tells you 'Lahko me tikaš' (You can use 'ti' with me), switch to 'Izvoli' immediately.
Eye Contact
Always make brief eye contact when saying 'Izvolite' and handing an object. It's part of the polite exchange.
Teste dich selbst
You are in a shop and the cashier hands you your receipt. What do they say?
Blagajničarka vam poda račun in reče:
'Izvolite' is the standard phrase used when handing an object to someone.
Fill in the correct form for a friend (informal).
Marko, _______ jabolko!
For a single friend, we use the informal singular form 'Izvoli'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Handing a pen to a teacher. 2. Handing a toy to two children. 3. Handing a beer to a friend.
Teacher (formal) = Izvolite; Two children (dual) = Izvolita; Friend (informal) = Izvoli.
Complete the dialogue at the doctor's office.
Pacient: (Knocks on door) Zdravnik: ________, vstopite!
'Izvolite' is used to respond to a knock and invite someone to enter.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use Izvolite
Giving
- • Money
- • Gifts
- • Documents
Inviting
- • Entry
- • Sitting
- • Speaking
Service
- • Food
- • Drinks
- • Receipts
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenBlagajničarka vam poda račun in reče:
'Izvolite' is the standard phrase used when handing an object to someone.
Marko, _______ jabolko!
For a single friend, we use the informal singular form 'Izvoli'.
1. Handing a pen to a teacher. 2. Handing a toy to two children. 3. Handing a beer to a friend.
Teacher (formal) = Izvolite; Two children (dual) = Izvolita; Friend (informal) = Izvoli.
Pacient: (Knocks on door) Zdravnik: ________, vstopite!
'Izvolite' is used to respond to a knock and invite someone to enter.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo. Use 'Prosim' or 'Ni za kaj'. 'Izvolite' is only for giving or inviting.
It is the formal form, but it's also the plural form. Use it for any stranger or a group of friends.
'Izvoli' is for one person you know well (informal). 'Izvolite' is for one person you don't know well (formal) or for multiple people.
Yes, if you are in a professional setting and want to signal you are ready to help.
Yes, it is very common to use it as a standalone word while handing something over.
As a polite formula, no. As the verb 'to elect', yes (izvolili so), but that's a different context.
Yes! Hand them the glass and say 'Izvolite'.
Technically, you should use the dual form 'Izvolita', but 'Izvolite' is also acceptable in modern speech.
Yes, it's very common in dialogue in Slovenian literature.
Yes, if you want someone to start speaking or walk through a door before you.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Prosim
similarPlease / You're welcome
Hvala
contrastThank you
Tukaj je
similarHere it is
Dober tek
builds onBon appétit
Vstopite
specialized formEnter
