Bedeutung
Introducing one's surname.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians often use 'pa' to bridge the first name and surname: 'Ime mi je Ana, pišem se pa Novak.' It makes the sentence sound softer and more natural. In villages, people might still refer to 'hišna imena' (house names). While they 'write themselves' Novak legally, they might be known locally as 'the ones from the Pr' gams house'. In very formal settings, academic titles are placed before the surname, but 'Pišem se' is still used for the name itself. When a woman changes her surname after marriage, she might use 'Pišem se' to clarify her new identity to old acquaintances.
The 'Pa' Trick
Always use 'pa' when giving both names: 'Ime mi je Jan, pišem se pa Zupan.' It sounds 100% more native.
No First Names!
Never say 'Pišem se [First Name]'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner.
Bedeutung
Introducing one's surname.
The 'Pa' Trick
Always use 'pa' when giving both names: 'Ime mi je Jan, pišem se pa Zupan.' It sounds 100% more native.
No First Names!
Never say 'Pišem se [First Name]'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner.
Spelling Matters
Slovenian has 'č', 'š', and 'ž'. If your name has these, be ready to clarify: 'Pišem se s trdim č'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing reflexive particle.
Dober dan, pišem ___ Novak.
The phrase 'Pišem se' always requires the reflexive particle 'se'.
Which sentence is the correct way to introduce your surname?
Choose the best option:
'Pišem se' is used for surnames (Novak), not first names (Marko), and requires 'se'.
Complete the dialogue at the bank.
Uradnik: 'Kako se pišete?' Stranka: '__________.'
When asked 'Kako se pišete?', the standard response is 'Pišem se [Surname]'.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Where would you say 'Pišem se Zupančič'?
This is a formal/official context where a surname is required.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDober dan, pišem ___ Novak.
The phrase 'Pišem se' always requires the reflexive particle 'se'.
Choose the best option:
'Pišem se' is used for surnames (Novak), not first names (Marko), and requires 'se'.
Uradnik: 'Kako se pišete?' Stranka: '__________.'
When asked 'Kako se pišete?', the standard response is 'Pišem se [Surname]'.
Where would you say 'Pišem se Zupančič'?
This is a formal/official context where a surname is required.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'Pišem se' is strictly for surnames. For first names, use 'Ime mi je...'.
It's a bit formal for close friends. Usually, you just say 'Sem [Name]' or 'Ime mi je [Name]'.
It's a reflexive particle. It literally means 'myself', so the phrase is 'I write myself...'.
Ask 'Kako se pišete?'.
No, it's correct, but 'Pišem se' is more common and sounds more natural.
No, 'Pišem se' already implies 'I'. Adding 'Jaz' makes it very emphatic.
Just say both: 'Pišem se Novak Zupan.'
Yes: 'Včasih sem se pisala Novak.' (I used to be surnamed Novak).
Yes, but often with different verbs. For example, Croatian uses 'Prezivam se'.
It comes from historical administrative practices of writing names in official books.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ime mi je
similarMy name is (first name)
Priimek mi je
synonymMy surname is
Kličite me
builds onCall me...
Podpisati se
specialized formTo sign oneself
