The word 'miza' is a basic noun that you'll use frequently. It's a feminine noun, so it will follow feminine declension patterns. Pay attention to how it changes in different cases, especially when it's the subject or object of a sentence, or when prepositions are used with it.

For example, 'na mizi' (on the table) shows the locative case. Understanding these case endings is crucial for forming grammatically correct sentences as you advance beyond A1.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈmiːzə/
US /ˈmiːzə/
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Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing 'i' as in 'bike' instead of 'ee' as in 'see'.

Häufige Kollokationen

lesena miza wooden table
okrogla miza round table
velika miza big table
kuhinjska miza kitchen table
pisalna miza desk (writing table)
nastaviti mizo to set the table
pospraviti mizo to clear the table
sesti za mizo to sit at the table
vstati od mize to get up from the table
na mizi on the table

Häufige Phrasen

Knjiga je na mizi.

The book is on the table.

Prosim, sesti za mizo.

Please, sit at the table.

Jemo za mizo.

We eat at the table.

Miza je v kuhinji.

The table is in the kitchen.

Pospravi mizo po kosilu.

Clear the table after lunch.

Imamo novo mizo v dnevni sobi.

We have a new table in the living room.

Ključi so na mizi.

The keys are on the table.

Miza je zelo težka.

The table is very heavy.

Postavi kozarce na mizo.

Put the glasses on the table.

Ali lahko prestavimo mizo?

Can we move the table?

Tipps

Learn with visuals

Always try to associate new Slovenian words with visuals. For 'miza', imagine a table in your mind, or even better, look at a real one.

Use flashcards

Flashcards are excellent for vocabulary. On one side, write 'miza', and on the other, draw a table or write 'table'.

Practice pronunciation

Say 'miza' out loud multiple times. Pay attention to the 'i' sound, which is like the 'ee' in 'see', and the 'z' sound, like in 'zebra'.

Create simple sentences

Once you know 'miza', try to make a simple sentence. For example: 'To je miza.' (This is a table.)

Label objects at home

Put a sticky note with 'miza' on your table at home. This provides constant exposure.

Review regularly

Don't just learn a word once. Review 'miza' along with other new words daily or every other day to solidify your memory.

Listen for the word

If you watch Slovenian videos or listen to audio, try to pick out when someone says 'miza'. Context helps with understanding.

Don't just translate

While knowing 'table' is helpful, try to think of the object itself rather than just the English word for it.

Connect to related words

Once you learn 'miza', think about related words like 'stol' (chair) or 'knjiga' (book - often placed on a table).

Be patient and consistent

Learning vocabulary takes time. Be patient with yourself and be consistent in your learning efforts. Every new word counts!

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Jaz sedim za _____. (I am sitting at the table.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: mizo

The preposition 'za' (at/behind) with 'sedeti' (to sit) takes the instrumental case. For 'miza' (feminine noun), the instrumental singular is 'mizo'.

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Na _____ so knjige. (On the table are books.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: mizi

The preposition 'na' (on) takes the locative case to indicate a static location. For 'miza' (feminine noun), the locative singular is 'mizi'.

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Prosim, postavi kozarec na _____. (Please, put the glass on the table.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: mizo

The preposition 'na' (on) with a verb of motion like 'postaviti' (to put/place) takes the accusative case. For 'miza' (feminine noun), the accusative singular is 'mizo'.

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Kupil sem novo _____. (I bought a new table.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: mizo

The verb 'kupiti' (to buy) takes a direct object, which is in the accusative case. For 'miza' (feminine noun), the accusative singular is 'mizo'.

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Barva te _____ je rjava. (The color of this table is brown.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: mize

The possessive phrase 'barva te mize' (the color of this table) requires the genitive case. For 'miza' (feminine noun), the genitive singular is 'mize'.

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Sedimo okoli _____. (We are sitting around the table.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: mize

The preposition 'okoli' (around) takes the genitive case. For 'miza' (feminine noun), the genitive singular is 'mize'.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Požar se je hitro razširil po stari tovarni zaradi dotrajanih električnih napeljav.

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sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kljub naporom znanstvenikov ostaja zdravilo za to redko bolezen še vedno nedosegljivo.

This sentence illustrates the ongoing challenge of finding a cure for a rare disease despite scientific efforts, using advanced vocabulary and a nuanced meaning suitable for C1.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Njegovo nesposobnost sprejemanja kritike je ovirala napredek celotnega projekta.

This sentence highlights how an individual's inability to accept criticism hindered project progress, demonstrating complex grammatical structures and abstract concepts for C1 learners.

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