Bedeutung
Indicating an excessive amount.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians often use 'preveč' to describe the weather, especially the heat or rain, as a way to start small talk. Portions in traditional Slovenian 'gostilne' are often 'preveč' for one person, reflecting a history of hard manual labor requiring high calories. There is a cultural pride in being busy, so saying you have 'preveč dela' is often a badge of honor. When receiving a gift, it is polite to say it is 'preveč', implying you don't deserve such a grand gesture.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember to change the noun ending after 'preveč'. If you're unsure, just use the plural form—it's usually safer!
Don't be 'too' nice
Avoid saying 'Ti si preveč prijazen' unless you actually mean they are suspiciously nice.
Bedeutung
Indicating an excessive amount.
The Genitive Rule
Always remember to change the noun ending after 'preveč'. If you're unsure, just use the plural form—it's usually safer!
Don't be 'too' nice
Avoid saying 'Ti si preveč prijazen' unless you actually mean they are suspiciously nice.
The 'Vsega' Trick
If you are overwhelmed and don't want to name a specific thing, just say 'Vsega je preveč!' (There's too much of everything!)
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the noun in parentheses.
V kavi je preveč _______ (sladkor).
After 'preveč', the noun must be in the genitive case. The genitive of 'sladkor' is 'sladkorja'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'You work too much'.
'Preveč' is used here as an adverb to modify the verb 'delaš'.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are standard quantity expressions using 'preveč'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali želiš še juhe? B: Ne, hvala. To je _______.
B is declining more food because they already have an excessive amount.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Preveč vs. Veliko
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenV kavi je preveč _______ (sladkor).
After 'preveč', the noun must be in the genitive case. The genitive of 'sladkor' is 'sladkorja'.
Choose the correct way to say 'You work too much'.
'Preveč' is used here as an adverb to modify the verb 'delaš'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are standard quantity expressions using 'preveč'.
A: Ali želiš še juhe? B: Ne, hvala. To je _______.
B is declining more food because they already have an excessive amount.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenUsually, yes. It implies that a limit has been exceeded. However, in slang, it can be used for hyperbolic praise, though 'zelo' is safer.
Yes, e.g., 'preveč vroč' (too hot). In this case, the adjective doesn't change its case, only its gender/number to match the subject.
'Preveč' is for quantity/amount, 'prevečkrat' is for frequency (how many times).
No, 'preveč' is indeclinable. It stays the same whether you are talking about men, women, or objects.
You still use 'preveč'. Slovenian doesn't distinguish between 'too much' and 'too many'.
It's a sign of politeness and modesty, suggesting the gift is more than they expected or deserve.
Yes, e.g., 'To je preveč.' (That is too much.)
People often use 'ful preveč' to mean 'way too much'.
The Genitive case (rodilnik).
Yes, 'preveč ljudi' means 'too many people'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
premalo
contrasttoo little
dovolj
contrastenough
prevečkrat
specialized formtoo many times
veliko
similara lot
čez glavo
synonymover one's head
