Bedeutung
Expressing a preference for a specific food.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians often put 'kisla smetana' (sour cream) on their pizza, especially the 'Ljubljanska' variety. It might sound strange, but it's a local favorite! Due to the proximity to Italy, Slovenian pizza standards are very high. Using the word 'pica' instead of a local bread name shows the deep Italian culinary influence. In the wider Balkan region, pizza is often served with 'ajvar' (pepper spread) on the side, showing a fusion of Mediterranean and Balkan flavors. Younger Slovenians might use the verb 'lajkati' (to like) on social media, but 'imeti rad' remains the soulful, authentic choice for real-life conversation.
Gender is Key
Always remember your own gender! If you are a woman, you MUST say 'Rada'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
The 'O' ending
Don't forget to change 'pica' to 'pico'. If you say 'Rad imam pica', it sounds like you like a person named Pica.
Bedeutung
Expressing a preference for a specific food.
Gender is Key
Always remember your own gender! If you are a woman, you MUST say 'Rada'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
The 'O' ending
Don't forget to change 'pica' to 'pico'. If you say 'Rad imam pica', it sounds like you like a person named Pica.
Use 'Najraje'
If you want to impress locals, use 'Najraje imam pico'. It shows you know your superlatives!
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form for a female speaker.
___ imam pico.
Women must use the feminine form 'Rada'.
Fill in the correct ending for 'pica'.
Rad imam pic_.
In the accusative case, feminine -a changes to -o.
Complete the dialogue.
Natakar: Kaj boste jedli? Ti: ___ ___ pico, prosim.
'Rad imam' is the most natural way to express what you like/want in this context.
Match the phrase to the intensity.
Which phrase means 'Pizza is my favorite'?
'Najraje' is the superlative form meaning 'most of all'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Rad vs. Rada
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben___ imam pico.
Women must use the feminine form 'Rada'.
Rad imam pic_.
In the accusative case, feminine -a changes to -o.
Natakar: Kaj boste jedli? Ti: ___ ___ pico, prosim.
'Rad imam' is the most natural way to express what you like/want in this context.
Which phrase means 'Pizza is my favorite'?
'Najraje' is the superlative form meaning 'most of all'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! 'Rad te imam' means 'I like you' or 'I love you' depending on context.
'Rad imam' is a deeper, more personal preference. 'Všeč mi je' is more about something being pleasing or attractive.
You say 'Nimam rad pice'. Note that 'pico' changes to 'pice' in the genitive case for negatives.
It's a loanword from Italian, but it's fully integrated into the Slovenian language.
No, the verb 'imam' already tells us the subject is 'I'. Including 'Jaz' is for emphasis only.
You say 'Radi imamo pico'.
No, for verbs use 'Rad pijem pivo' (I like drinking beer).
Extremely! It is one of the most common meals for eating out.
The plural is 'pice'. 'Rad imam pice' means 'I like pizzas'.
Maybe not about pizza, but you can use 'Rad imam izzive' (I like challenges).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Všeč mi je
similarI like (it is pleasing to me)
Obožujem
builds onI adore
Nimam rad
contrastI don't like
Najraje imam
specialized formI like best
