Bedeutung
Used to wish someone success.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovenians are quite superstitious about luck. It is common to see small 'lucky' charms like felt mushrooms or pigs given as gifts along with this phrase. The greeting 'Srečno!' is the official greeting of miners. It was a wish to return safely from the dark pits. Today, it's used by everyone as a goodbye. When hiking in the Julian Alps, saying 'Srečno' to passing hikers is a sign of respect and a wish for a safe descent. On New Year's Eve, 'Veliko sreče v novem letu' is the most common card inscription, often accompanied by images of chimney sweeps.
The 'E' ending
Always remember the 'e' at the end of 'sreče'. It's the secret to sounding like a pro.
Handshakes
In Slovenia, if you say this in person, a firm handshake and eye contact make it much more meaningful.
Bedeutung
Used to wish someone success.
The 'E' ending
Always remember the 'e' at the end of 'sreče'. It's the secret to sounding like a pro.
Handshakes
In Slovenia, if you say this in person, a firm handshake and eye contact make it much more meaningful.
Texting
In texts, just 'Srečno! 🍀' is often enough and very natural.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'sreča' after 'veliko'.
Jutri imaš izpit. Veliko ______!
After 'veliko', we must use the genitive case, which for 'sreča' is 'sreče'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to wish luck in Slovenian?
A friend is going to a job interview. What do you say?
'Veliko sreče' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A friend is starting a new business.
You wish luck for new beginnings.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Lucky Symbols in Slovenia
Symbols
- • Dimnikar (Chimney sweep)
- • Deteljica (Clover)
- • Pikapolonica (Ladybug)
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenJutri imaš izpit. Veliko ______!
After 'veliko', we must use the genitive case, which for 'sreča' is 'sreče'.
A friend is going to a job interview. What do you say?
'Veliko sreče' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Situation: A friend is starting a new business.
You wish luck for new beginnings.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it sounds like a literal translation from English and is not used by native speakers.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Srečno' is shorter and can also mean 'Goodbye'. 'Veliko sreče' is more specifically about wishing luck for a task.
Because the word 'veliko' (much) requires the genitive case.
Yes, it is very common to wish the couple 'Veliko sreče na skupni poti' (Much luck on your joint path).
Young people might say 'Držim pesti' (I'm holding my fists) instead.
No, the phrase stands perfectly on its own.
It also means 'happiness'.
Yes, very often when finishing a meeting or an email regarding a new project.
Simply say 'Hvala!' (Thank you).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Srečno
similarGood luck / Goodbye
Vso srečo
synonymAll the luck
Držim pesti
idiomI'm crossing my fingers
Uspeh
builds onSuccess
