Bedeutung
Inviting someone to enter a room.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians value their private space. Entering someone's home without a clear 'Pridite naprej' is considered quite intrusive. In Slovenian offices, 'Pridite naprej' is often said while the person is still seated, indicating they are busy but you may enter. In rural areas, 'Pridite noter' is more common, whereas 'Pridite naprej' is the standard in urban, professional settings. The phrase is the start of a ritual. Once you are 'naprej', you are expected to take off your shoes and accept a drink.
The Smile Factor
Slovenians appreciate a smile with this phrase. It softens the imperative mood and makes it a true welcome.
Watch the '-te'
Forgetting the '-te' with a stranger can make you sound like you are bossing them around or being disrespectful.
Bedeutung
Inviting someone to enter a room.
The Smile Factor
Slovenians appreciate a smile with this phrase. It softens the imperative mood and makes it a true welcome.
Watch the '-te'
Forgetting the '-te' with a stranger can make you sound like you are bossing them around or being disrespectful.
Combine with Izvolite
Saying 'Izvolite, pridite naprej' is the ultimate polite combo for any situation.
Shoes Off
In Slovenia, 'Pridite naprej' is almost always followed by an invitation to take off your shoes. Be prepared!
Teste dich selbst
You are at the doctor's office. The nurse wants you to enter the room. What does she say?
Medicinska sestra reče: ___________.
The nurse uses the formal 'Pridite' and the invitation 'naprej'.
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'priti' for a friend.
Marko, _________ naprej v sobo!
For a friend (informal), we use the singular imperative 'pridi'.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
1. Pridite naprej, gospod. / 2. Pridi naprej, brat.
'-te' indicates formality or plurality.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Gost: (potrka na vrata) Gostitelj: Dober dan! Izvolite, _________.
'Pridite naprej' is the standard welcoming phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMedicinska sestra reče: ___________.
The nurse uses the formal 'Pridite' and the invitation 'naprej'.
Marko, _________ naprej v sobo!
For a friend (informal), we use the singular imperative 'pridi'.
1. Pridite naprej, gospod. / 2. Pridi naprej, brat.
'-te' indicates formality or plurality.
Gost: (potrka na vrata) Gostitelj: Dober dan! Izvolite, _________.
'Pridite naprej' is the standard welcoming phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in very informal settings or if you are busy, a short 'Naprej!' is common, but 'Pridite naprej' is much more polite.
'Naprej' is more polite and standard. 'Noter' is more literal and casual.
You still use 'Pridite naprej' because it is the plural form as well as the formal form.
No, you would say 'Gremo noter' (Let's go inside). 'Pridite naprej' is said from the inside looking out.
Not usually. In emails, you would use 'Vabljeni, da nas obiščete' (You are invited to visit us).
A simple 'Hvala' (Thank you) or 'Dober dan' (Good day) as you enter is perfect.
Yes, it is the standard way to ask someone to move forward in a queue.
It depends on the context. In an office, a clear, firm voice is professional. At home, a softer, warmer tone is better.
Mostly, but in this phrase, it specifically means 'into the space ahead of you'.
Yes, 'Uleti' (literally 'fly in') is very common among young people in Ljubljana.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Vstopite
synonymEnter
Izvolite
similarHere you go / Please
Stopite noter
similarStep inside
Kar naprej
specialized formRight this way / Keep going
Pojdite naprej
contrastGo forward
