When you're just starting to learn Slovenian, one of the most useful verbs to know is jesti, which means 'to eat'. It's an A1 level verb, so you'll encounter it often in basic conversations.
Slovenian verbs change their endings depending on who is doing the action. For jesti, here are a few common forms:
- Jem (I eat)
- Ješ (You eat - singular, informal)
- Je (He/She/It eats)
Let's look at some examples to help you understand how to use jesti in simple sentences:
- Jem jabolko. (I eat an apple.)
- Kaj ješ? (What are you eating?)
- On je pico. (He eats pizza.)
When you're trying to communicate effectively, especially in a professional or academic setting, understanding the nuances of how language expresses different levels of certainty or possibility is crucial. In Slovenian, achieving C2 proficiency means you can effortlessly distinguish and employ a wide array of modal verbs, adverbs, and conditional constructions to precisely convey subtle differences in meaning. This includes mastering the subjunctive mood, which is used less frequently in everyday conversation but is vital for expressing hypothetical situations, desires, and indirect commands with formal elegance. Furthermore, at this level, you can naturally integrate complex sentence structures that involve multiple clauses and various conjunctions to articulate intricate ideas without losing clarity. It's about having the linguistic toolkit to express not just what happened, but also what could have, should have, or might have happened, with impeccable precision.
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- jesti: the verb 'to eat'
- Essential for daily life and basic communication.
- Regular 'i' conjugation, like 'piti' (to drink).
§ How to use JESTI in a sentence
'Jesti' is a common verb in Slovenian. It means 'to eat'. Like many verbs in Slovenian, 'jesti' changes form depending on who is eating. This is called conjugation. Don't worry, it's not as hard as it sounds. You just need to learn the different endings.
§ Basic Conjugation of JESTI (Present Tense)
Here's how 'jesti' changes in the present tense:
- Jaz jem (I eat)
- Ti ješ (You eat - singular, informal)
- On/Ona/Ono je (He/She/It eats)
- Midva/Medve jeva (We eat - two people)
- Vidva/Vedve jesta (You eat - two people)
- Onadva/Onidve jesta (They eat - two people)
- Mi jemo (We eat - three or more people)
- Vi jeste (You eat - plural, formal or informal for multiple people)
- Oni/One jedo (They eat - three or more people)
Jaz jem jabolko. (I eat an apple.)
Ti ješ kruh. (You eat bread.)
Ona je juho. (She eats soup.)
§ Using JESTI with Nouns
When you say what you are eating, the noun (the thing you are eating) is usually in the accusative case. For many common foods, this simply means using the basic form of the word, but it's good to be aware of it.
- DEFINITION
- Accusative case: The grammatical case used for the direct object of a verb. In simple terms, it's the 'receiver' of the action.
Mi jemo pico. (We eat pizza.)
Ali ješ zelenjavo? (Do you eat vegetables?)
§ Asking Questions with JESTI
To ask a question with 'jesti', you often just need to add 'Ali' at the beginning of the sentence. 'Ali' is like saying 'Is it that...' or 'Do you...' in English, but it doesn't always have a direct translation and sometimes isn't even used, with the question implied by intonation.
Ali jeste zajtrk? (Are you eating breakfast? / Do you eat breakfast? - plural/formal)
Kaj ješ? (What are you eating?)
§ Common Phrases with JESTI
Here are a few useful phrases that use 'jesti':
- Jesti zajtrk (To eat breakfast)
- Jesti kosilo (To eat lunch)
- Jesti večerjo (To eat dinner)
- Jesti sladico (To eat dessert)
Vsak dan jem zajtrk. (Every day I eat breakfast.)
Kam gremo jest večerjo? (Where are we going to eat dinner?)
Keep practicing these conjugations and examples. The more you use 'jesti' in different sentences, the more natural it will become. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn!
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- Pronouncing 'j' as in 'jug' instead of 'y' as in 'yes'.
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Jaz jem jabolko.
I eat an apple.
First person singular of 'jesti'.
Ti ješ pico.
You eat pizza.
Second person singular of 'jesti'.
On je sendvič.
He eats a sandwich.
Third person singular of 'jesti'.
Mi jemo zajtrk.
We eat breakfast.
First person plural of 'jesti'.
Vi jeste kosilo.
You (plural) eat lunch.
Second person plural of 'jesti'.
Oni jedo večerjo.
They eat dinner.
Third person plural of 'jesti'.
Ali rad ješ?
Do you like to eat?
Question form, informal singular 'you'.
Rad jem sladkor.
I like to eat sugar.
Expressing preference.
Rad jem pico s prijatelji vsak petek zvečer.
I like to eat pizza with friends every Friday evening.
Here 'jem' is the first person singular present tense form of 'jesti'.
Otroci običajno jedo zajtrk pred šolo.
Children usually eat breakfast before school.
'Jedo' is the third person plural present tense form of 'jesti'.
Ali ste že jedli kosilo danes?
Have you already eaten lunch today?
'Jedli' is the masculine plural past participle of 'jesti', used with 'ste' (you, plural/formal) to form the past tense.
Moramo jesti več sadja in zelenjave za zdravo življenje.
We must eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy life.
'Jesti' is used here in its infinitive form after a modal verb ('moramo' - we must).
Včeraj nisem jedla ničesar, ker sem bila bolna.
Yesterday I didn't eat anything because I was sick.
'Jedla' is the feminine singular past participle of 'jesti', used with 'nisem' (I am not) to form the negative past tense.
Kaj boš jedel za večerjo?
What will you eat for dinner?
'Boš jedel' is the second person singular future tense form of 'jesti' (masculine).
Pomembno je jesti počasi in uživati v hrani.
It is important to eat slowly and enjoy the food.
'Jesti' is again used in its infinitive form, as the subject of the sentence ('pomembno je jesti' - it is important to eat).
Moj pes rad je vse, kar mu dam.
My dog likes to eat everything I give him.
'Je' is the third person singular present tense form of 'jesti'.
Ali ste že kdaj poskusili jesti tradicionalno slovensko potico z rozinami?
Have you ever tried eating traditional Slovenian potica with raisins?
Here 'jesti' is used in its infinitive form after another verb ('poskusiti' - to try).
Po dolgem pohodu v hribe nam bo zelo prijalo nekaj toplega za jesti.
After a long hike in the mountains, something warm to eat will be very welcome.
'Za jesti' literally means 'for eating' and is a common way to express 'to eat' when referring to food.
Čeprav je bil že sit, ni mogel nehati jesti slastne palačinke z marmelado.
Although he was already full, he couldn't stop eating delicious pancakes with jam.
'Nehati jesti' means 'to stop eating'. 'Jesti' is again in the infinitive.
Otroci so se veselili večerje, saj so vedeli, da bodo jedli njihovo najljubšo pico.
The children were looking forward to dinner because they knew they would be eating their favorite pizza.
'Jedli' is the past participle of 'jesti' used with the auxiliary verb 'bodo' (they will be) to form the future tense.
Želim jesti več zelenjave, da bom bolj zdrav in imel več energije.
I want to eat more vegetables so I can be healthier and have more energy.
'Želim jesti' means 'I want to eat'. 'Jesti' remains in the infinitive after 'želim'.
Preden gremo na plažo, bi morali nekaj malega jesti, da ne bomo lačni.
Before we go to the beach, we should eat something small so we don't get hungry.
'Bi morali jesti' means 'we should eat'. 'Jesti' is in the infinitive after the modal verb construction.
Vedno poskušam jesti lokalno pridelano hrano, ko potujem po Sloveniji.
I always try to eat locally produced food when I travel around Slovenia.
Similar to the first example, 'poskušam jesti' (I try to eat) uses 'jesti' in its infinitive form.
Ali se spomniš, kaj smo jedli na tisti nepozabni večerji v Ljubljani lani?
Do you remember what we ate at that unforgettable dinner in Ljubljana last year?
'Jedli' is the past participle used with 'smo' (we are/were) to form the past tense for 'we ate'.
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Kaj boš jedel?
What will you eat?
Rad jem pico.
I like to eat pizza.
Moram jesti zajtrk.
I have to eat breakfast.
Ali lahko jem to?
Can I eat this?
Gremo jest ven.
Let's go eat out.
Ne smem jesti sladkarij.
I shouldn't eat sweets.
Jej počasi.
Eat slowly.
Ali si že jedel?
Have you eaten yet?
Kaj jemo danes?
What are we eating today?
Želim jesti nekaj toplega.
I want to eat something warm.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
While 'jesti' is the general act of eating, 'pojesti' specifically means to eat something completely or to finish eating. It implies completion.
This is a more formal or general term for 'to feed oneself' or 'to nourish oneself'. 'Jesti' is about the act of consuming food.
This verb means 'to enjoy' or 'to consume' (in a broader sense, like 'to consume alcohol'). While you can 'uživati hrano' (enjoy food), it doesn't directly mean 'to eat'.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"Jej kot ptiček."
Eat like a bird. (To eat very little.)
Sem bolan, zato jem kot ptiček. (I'm sick, so I'm eating like a bird.)
neutral"Jej kot volk."
Eat like a wolf. (To eat a lot and quickly.)
Po dolgem pohodu je jedel kot volk. (After a long hike, he ate like a wolf.)
neutral"Jej na dušek."
Eat heartily/with gusto. (To eat a lot and with enjoyment, often after being hungry.)
Ko sem prišel domov, sem jedel na dušek. (When I came home, I ate heartily.)
neutral"Jej se mi."
It disgusts me / It makes me sick. (Figuratively, to be fed up with something.)
Že cel dan dela, pa se mu še kar je. (He's been working all day, and he's still disgusted by it / fed up with it.)
informal"Daj jesti."
Give food. (Often used to mean 'feed someone' or 'serve food'.)
Daj jesti lačnim. (Give food to the hungry.)
neutral"Jej in pij."
Eat and drink. (A common phrase, often used in festive contexts.)
Pridi k nam, bomo jedli in pili. (Come to us, we will eat and drink.)
neutral"Jej kot prašič."
Eat like a pig. (To eat messily or excessively.)
Prosim, ne jej kot prašič za mizo. (Please don't eat like a pig at the table.)
informal"Jej kot krava."
Eat like a cow. (To eat slowly and a lot, often referring to grazing.)
Celo dopoldne je jedla kot krava na travniku. (She was eating like a cow in the meadow all morning.)
neutral"Nima kaj jesti."
Doesn't have anything to eat. (To be poor or hungry.)
Mnogi ljudje danes nimajo kaj jesti. (Many people today don't have anything to eat.)
neutral"Jej se mi po tem."
I crave that / I long for that. (Literally, 'it eats me after that', implying a strong desire.)
Že dolgo je, kar sem bil na morju, in se mi je po njem jedlo. (It's been a long time since I was at the seaside, and I craved it.)
informalLeicht verwechselbar
Many English speakers confuse 'jesti' with 'pojesti'. Both mean 'to eat', but 'pojesti' implies eating something completely or finishing a meal, while 'jesti' is more general.
Jesti = to eat (general act). Pojesti = to eat up, to finish eating.
Jaz rad jem jabolka. (I like to eat apples.) / Moram pojesti vso juho. (I must eat all the soup.)
'Piti' means 'to drink'. Learners might confuse it with 'pojesti' (to eat up) if they don't distinguish between eating and drinking suffixes.
Piti = to drink. Pojesti = to eat up.
Ali piješ vodo? (Do you drink water?) / Želim piti kavo. (I want to drink coffee.)
This verb means 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It's often confused with 'reči' (to say) or 'povedati' (to tell), which have subtle differences in usage.
Govoriti = to speak/talk (general act). Reči = to say (a specific utterance). Povedati = to tell (to convey information).
Ona govori slovensko. (She speaks Slovenian.) / Kaj si rekel? (What did you say?) / Povedala mi je zgodbo. (She told me a story.)
'Videti' means 'to see'. It can be confused with 'gledati' (to look at, to watch). The distinction is about active vs. passive perception.
Videti = to see (perceive with eyes, often involuntary). Gledati = to look at, to watch (intentional act).
Vidim ptico na drevesu. (I see a bird in the tree.) / Gledam televizijo. (I am watching television.)
'Iti' means 'to go'. It's often confused with 'hoditi' (to walk) or 'peljati se' (to go by vehicle). 'Iti' is a general verb for movement, while the others are specific modes.
Iti = to go (general movement). Hoditi = to walk. Peljati se = to go by vehicle.
Kam greš? (Where are you going?) / Vsak dan hodim v šolo. (I walk to school every day.) / Peljemo se z avtom. (We are going by car.)
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Basic verb conjugation: 'jesti'
Like in English, Slovenian verbs change their endings depending on who is doing the action. For 'jesti' (to eat), here are some basic forms you'll use often:
- Jaz jem (I eat)
- Ti ješ (You eat - singular, informal)
- On/Ona/Ono je (He/She/It eats)
Pronouncing 'jesti'
The 'j' in 'jesti' is pronounced like the 'y' in 'yes'. The 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed'. The 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'. So, it sounds like 'yeh-stee'.
Common phrases with 'jesti'
You'll often hear 'jesti' with nouns referring to food. For example:
- Jesti zajtrk (To eat breakfast)
- Jesti kosilo (To eat lunch)
- Jesti večerjo (To eat dinner)
Asking what someone eats
To ask 'What do you eat?', you would say: 'Kaj ješ?' (singular, informal). The 'Kaj' means 'What'.
Saying 'I want to eat'
To express desire to eat, use 'želim jesti' (I want to eat). 'Želim' means 'I want'.
Negative form: 'ne jesti'
To say 'not to eat', you put 'ne' before the verb. For example, 'ne jem' (I don't eat). This is similar to adding 'not' in English.
Using 'jesti' with adverbs
You can describe how you eat. For example:
- Jem hitro (I eat fast)
- Jem počasi (I eat slowly)
Informal vs. formal 'you eat'
When speaking to someone you know well, use 'Ti ješ'. For a formal situation or someone you don't know, you'd use 'Vi jeste' (You eat - plural or formal singular). This is an important distinction, like 'you' vs. 'you all' in some English dialects.
Table manners in Slovenia
In Slovenia, it's polite to say 'Dober tek!' before a meal, which means 'Enjoy your meal!' or 'Bon appétit!'. You can respond with 'Hvala, enako!' (Thanks, same to you!)
Practice with simple sentences
Try forming your own sentences:
- Jaz jem jabolko. (I eat an apple.)
- Ti ješ kruh. (You eat bread.)
- On je juho. (He eats soup.)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThe verb 'jesti' (to eat) is conjugated in the present tense as follows:
- jaz jem (I eat)
- ti ješ (you eat - singular, informal)
- on/ona/ono je (he/she/it eats)
- midva/medve jeva (we two eat - masculine/feminine)
- vidva/vedve jesta (you two eat - masculine/feminine)
- onadva/onedve jesta (they two eat - masculine/feminine)
- mi jemo (we eat - plural)
- vi jeste (you eat - plural, formal)
- oni/one/ona jedo (they eat - masculine/feminine/neuter)
Yes, 'jesti' is very common! Here are a few:
- Jesti zajtrk. (To eat breakfast.)
- Jesti kosilo. (To eat lunch.)
- Jesti večerjo. (To eat dinner.)
- Jesti dobro. (To eat well.)
- Kaj boš jedel/jedla? (What will you eat? - masculine/feminine)
'Jesti' simply means to eat, the act of consuming food. 'Uživati' means to enjoy or to consume (in a broader sense, like enjoying a drink or a view). So, you can 'jesti' food, but you 'uživati' a meal, a drink, or a beautiful sunset. You can say 'uživam v jedi' (I am enjoying the food) but you wouldn't say 'uživam jed.'
Examples:
- Jem jabolko. (I am eating an apple.)
- Uživam v večerji. (I am enjoying dinner.)
You can ask:
- Ali bi rad/rada jedel/jedla? (Would you like to eat? - masculine/feminine)
- Želiš jesti? (Do you want to eat? - informal)
- Gremo jest? (Shall we go eat? - informal, common)
'Jesti' is considered an irregular verb in Slovenian, especially in its present tense conjugation. The stem changes, as you saw with 'jem', 'ješ', 'je', etc. You'll need to memorize its forms.
The past tense of 'jesti' is formed using the past participle and the auxiliary verb 'biti' (to be).
- jaz sem jedel/jedla (I ate - masculine/feminine)
- ti si jedel/jedla (you ate - singular, informal, masculine/feminine)
- on je jedel (he ate)
- ona je jedla (she ate)
- ono je jedlo (it ate)
- mi smo jedli (we ate - plural)
- vi ste jedli (you ate - plural, formal)
- oni so jedli (they ate - masculine)
- one so jedle (they ate - feminine)
The future tense is formed using the future tense of 'biti' (to be) and the infinitive 'jesti'.
- jaz bom jedel/jedla (I will eat - masculine/feminine)
- ti boš jedel/jedla (you will eat - singular, informal, masculine/feminine)
- on bo jedel (he will eat)
- ona bo jedla (she will eat)
- mi bomo jedli (we will eat - plural)
- vi boste jedli (you will eat - plural, formal)
- oni bodo jedli (they will eat - masculine)
Absolutely! You can eat anything:
- Jem kruh. (I eat bread.)
- Jem zelenjavo. (I eat vegetables.)
- Jem sadje. (I eat fruit.)
- Jem pico. (I eat pizza.)
The imperative (command) forms are:
- Jej! (Eat! - singular, informal)
- Jejte! (Eat! - plural, formal)
- Jejmo! (Let's eat!)
Not really, 'jesti' is quite direct and mirrors the English 'to eat' very closely in its primary meaning. The main thing to remember is its irregular conjugation and how it combines with meal names (jesti zajtrk, jesti kosilo, jesti večerjo).
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Which word means 'to eat'?
Jesti means 'to eat' in Slovenian.
What is the correct translation of 'I eat bread'?
'Jaz jem kruh' means 'I eat bread'. 'Jem' is the first person singular form of 'jesti'.
Which of these sentences uses the verb 'jesti' correctly?
'Ti ješ jabolko' means 'You eat an apple'. 'Ješ' is the second person singular form of 'jesti'.
The word 'jesti' means 'to drink'.
'Jesti' means 'to eat', not 'to drink'. 'Piti' means 'to drink'.
'Jaz jem' means 'I eat'.
This statement is true. 'Jaz jem' is the correct way to say 'I eat'.
The verb 'jesti' is used when talking about sleeping.
'Jesti' is used for eating. 'Spati' is the verb for sleeping.
Listen for 'jem'. It means 'I eat'.
Listen for 'ješ'. It means 'you eat'.
Listen for 'jedo'. It means 'they eat'.
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Jem kruh.
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Ona je pico.
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Radi jemo zelenjavo.
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This sentence means 'I want to eat.' It follows the standard Slovenian subject-verb-infinitive structure.
This means 'I like to eat apples.' 'Rad' indicates liking, followed by the conjugated verb 'jem' (I eat).
This is a question: 'Do you want to eat now?' 'Ali' introduces a yes/no question.
Jaz ___ jabolko vsak dan. (I eat an apple every day.)
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'jem' for the first person singular (jaz - I).
Kaj ti rad ___ za zajtrk? (What do you like to eat for breakfast?)
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'ješ' for the second person singular (ti - you).
Mi ___ kosilo skupaj. (We eat lunch together.)
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'jemo' for the first person plural (mi - we).
Oni ___ večerjo pozno. (They eat dinner late.)
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'jedo' for the third person plural (oni/one/ona - they).
Ali ___ vi ribo? (Do you (plural) eat fish?)
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'jeste' for the second person plural (vi - you).
Ona ___ veliko sadja. (She eats a lot of fruit.)
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'je' for the third person singular (on/ona/ono - he/she/it).
In Slovenian, the auxiliary verb 'moram' (must) usually comes before the infinitive 'jesti' (to eat).
The subject 'Mi' (We) starts the sentence, followed by 'radi' (like) and the conjugated verb 'jemo' (eat).
This is a common question structure. 'Kaj' (What) starts the question, followed by the auxiliary 'boš' (will you), and then the past participle 'jedel' (eaten) for the future tense.
Jaz rad/a ___ jabolka vsak dan.
The verb 'jesti' (to eat) conjugates to 'jem' for the first person singular (Jaz - I).
Ali boste ___ večerjo z nami?
For plural 'vi' (you all) in a future context, the past participle 'jedli' is used with the auxiliary verb 'boste'.
Otroci so se naučili ___ samostojno.
When 'jesti' follows another verb like 'naučili' (learned), it remains in the infinitive form.
Kaj ___ običajno za zajtrk?
For the second person plural 'vi' (you all), the present tense conjugation of 'jesti' is 'jeste'.
On ___ hitro, ko je lačen.
For the third person singular masculine 'on' (he), the present tense conjugation of 'jesti' is 'je'.
Nikoli ne ___ sladkarij pred spanjem.
This sentence implies a general rule for 'jaz' (I). The present tense first person singular is 'jem'.
Choose the correct past tense form of 'jesti' for 'She ate an apple.'
'Jedla je' is the correct past tense for a feminine singular subject. The verb 'biti' (to be) is used as an auxiliary verb.
Which sentence correctly uses 'jesti' in the future tense for 'We will eat dinner together.'?
'Bomo jedli' is the correct future tense for a plural subject. 'Bomo' is the future form of 'biti' for 'we'.
Select the correct form of 'jesti' for 'They (masculine) eat a lot.'
'Jedo' is the correct third person plural present tense form for masculine subjects.
The sentence 'Jem zajtrk vsako jutro.' means 'I eat breakfast every morning.'
'Jem' is the first person singular present tense of 'jesti', and 'zajtrk vsako jutro' means 'breakfast every morning'.
The imperative form of 'jesti' for 'Eat!' (to one person, informal) is 'Ješ!'
The informal imperative for 'eat!' (to one person) is 'Jej!'
In Slovenian, 'rad jem' means 'I like to eat.'
'Rad' (or 'rada' for feminine, 'radi' for plural masculine) is used with a verb to express liking to do something. 'Rad jem' literally means 'I gladly eat'.
Katero žival Slovenke najpogosteje gojijo za meso?
V Sloveniji je piščanec najbolj pogosta perutnina za meso, sledijo mu govedina in svinjina. Jagnje je bolj sezonsko in manj pogosto. Opomba: 'Krava' je samica goveda, ne pa splošen izraz za govedino.
Kaj je značilna slovenska sladica?
Potica je tradicionalna slovenska sladica, pogosto postrežena ob praznikih. Palačinke, štrudelj in krofi so prav tako priljubljeni, vendar potica velja za najbolj prepoznavno slovensko sladico.
Katera jed ni tipična slovenska?
Paella je španska jed. Jota, kranjska klobasa in prekmurska gibanica so značilne slovenske jedi.
Ajdovi žganci se tradicionalno jedo za zajtrk.
Ajdovi žganci se tradicionalno jedo kot samostojna jed, priloga ali malica, redkeje pa za zajtrk. Pogosto se postrežejo z mlekom, smetano ali ocvirki, predvsem za kosilo ali večerjo.
Slovenija je znana po pridelavi oljčnega olja.
Slovenija, še posebej obalna regija, je znana po kakovostnem oljčnem olju. Gojenje oljk ima dolgo tradicijo v slovenski Istri.
V Sloveniji je pitna voda iz pipe običajno varna za pitje.
Da, v Sloveniji je pitna voda iz pipe na splošno zelo kakovostna in varna za pitje po vsej državi. Tudi v mestih kot je Ljubljana, se voda iz pipe pije brez skrbi.
Po dolgi pohodni turi, sem bil tako lačen, da sem lahko ___ vola.
The context implies extreme hunger, so 'jedel' (ate) is the only logical fit.
Njeno vztrajno ___ nezdrave hrane je sčasoma povzročilo zdravstvene težave.
'Uživanje' (consumption/eating) fits the context of habitually consuming unhealthy food leading to health issues.
Čeprav je bil opozorjen na posledice, je še naprej ___ hitro hrano za vsak obrok.
'Užival' (consumed/ate) is the correct form for 'he continued to eat fast food'.
Nenehno ___ eksotičnih jedi je postala njena glavna strast med potovanji.
'Okušanje' (tasting) is the most appropriate word when referring to trying exotic dishes as a passion.
Zdravniki so mu svetovali, naj se popolnoma vzdrži ___ sladkorja zaradi njegovega stanja.
'Uživanja' (consumption) is the correct term for abstaining from eating sugar.
Preden se je zavedal, je bila celotna torta ___.
'Pojedena' (eaten up/consumed) is the correct past participle to indicate the whole cake was consumed.
This is a question about trying something unusual to eat.
A common proverb about the purpose of eating.
This sentence expresses extreme hunger metaphorically.
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Ali menite, da je pomembno jesti zdravo hrano?
Focus: jesti, zdravo
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Kakšne so vaše najljubše jedi za jesti, ko ste utrujeni?
Focus: najljubše, jedi, utrujeni
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Povejte mi o kulturi prehranjevanja v vaši državi.
Focus: prehranjevanja, državi
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This sentence structure (Past Participle + prepositional phrase, followed by main clause) is common in formal Slovenian for expressing conditional or causal relationships.
The phrase 'Kljub temu, da...' (Despite the fact that...) introduces a concessive clause, which typically precedes the main clause in such complex sentences.
The 'Da bi...' (In order to...) construction for expressing purpose usually starts the sentence, followed by the main clause.
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Summary
'Jesti' is a fundamental verb for expressing the action of consuming food in Slovenian.
- jesti: the verb 'to eat'
- Essential for daily life and basic communication.
- Regular 'i' conjugation, like 'piti' (to drink).
Basic verb conjugation: 'jesti'
Like in English, Slovenian verbs change their endings depending on who is doing the action. For 'jesti' (to eat), here are some basic forms you'll use often:
- Jaz jem (I eat)
- Ti ješ (You eat - singular, informal)
- On/Ona/Ono je (He/She/It eats)
Pronouncing 'jesti'
The 'j' in 'jesti' is pronounced like the 'y' in 'yes'. The 'e' is like the 'e' in 'bed'. The 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'. So, it sounds like 'yeh-stee'.
Common phrases with 'jesti'
You'll often hear 'jesti' with nouns referring to food. For example:
- Jesti zajtrk (To eat breakfast)
- Jesti kosilo (To eat lunch)
- Jesti večerjo (To eat dinner)
Asking what someone eats
To ask 'What do you eat?', you would say: 'Kaj ješ?' (singular, informal). The 'Kaj' means 'What'.
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