When you're just starting to learn Slovenian, understanding basic adjectives like "reven" is really helpful. Adjectives are words that describe nouns, and they're essential for building simple sentences. Learning common A1 adjectives allows you to talk about everyday things and people.
"Reven" is a good example of an adjective that describes a state of being, in this case, a financial state. At the A1 level, focusing on such fundamental vocabulary helps you quickly form practical sentences. This makes communication easier as you learn to describe situations around you.
When discussing financial status in Slovenian, the word 'reven' is a straightforward and common adjective to describe someone who has little money or few possessions. It's often used in everyday conversation to convey poverty or a state of being financially disadvantaged.
For instance, you might hear it in phrases like 'reven človek' (a poor person) or 'revna družina' (a poor family). While there are other ways to express similar concepts, 'reven' is a very direct and widely understood term at an A1 level.
It's important to note that like in English, the term can sometimes carry a degree of pity or empathy depending on the context, but its primary meaning remains purely descriptive of financial hardship. Understanding its use is fundamental for basic conversations about socio-economic situations.
§ Understanding 'reven'
The Slovenian word reven (pronounced: reh-ven) is an adjective. It's a foundational word to know when you're talking about financial situations or a lack of resources in Slovenian. It's often one of the first adjectives you'll learn at an A1 level because it describes a very common concept.
- Definition
- Having little money or few possessions; poor.
When Slovenians use reven, they are directly referring to someone or something that lacks wealth or is experiencing poverty. It's a straightforward term, much like 'poor' in English. It can be used to describe people, families, regions, or even countries.
§ Who or what can be 'reven'?
- People: This is the most common use. You'll hear it to describe individuals who don't have much money.
- Families: A family can be described as revna (the feminine form) if they are struggling financially.
- Regions/Countries: Less commonly at an A1 level, but entire areas can be described as reveš (plural) if they are economically underdeveloped.
- Figuratively: Sometimes, it can be used less literally, like a 'poor' harvest (a small one), but focus on the literal meaning for now.
§ Common situations for using 'reven'
You'll typically use reven in everyday conversations when discussing someone's financial status or a general state of poverty. It's not usually a word you'd use in a formal economic report at this level, but rather in more casual, conversational settings.
Consider these common scenarios:
- Talking about a person who has lost their job and is struggling.
- Describing a family that cannot afford basic necessities.
- Discussing social welfare or assistance for people in need.
- Making a general observation about economic hardship.
Moj sosed je reven in potrebuje pomoč.
My neighbor is poor and needs help.
Ta revna družina živi v majhni hiši.
This poor family lives in a small house.
On je bil reven otrok, a je trdo delal.
He was a poor child, but he worked hard.
Understanding reven at an A1 level means you can identify it when you hear or read it, and you can use its basic forms to describe poverty. It's a direct and practical word for an important concept in any language. Don't overthink it; just use it when you mean 'poor' in a financial sense.
Beispiele nach Niveau
Kljub temu da je bil reven, je vedno delil tisto malo, kar je imel.
Despite being poor, he always shared the little he had.
The conjunction 'Kljub temu da' (despite the fact that) introduces a subordinate clause.
Njeno otroštvo je bilo revno, vendar se je borila in uspela v življenju.
Her childhood was poor, but she fought and succeeded in life.
The adjective 'revno' (poor) agrees in gender and number with 'otroštvo' (childhood).
Mnoge družine so ostale revne po gospodarski krizi, kar je povzročilo veliko socialnih problemov.
Many families remained poor after the economic crisis, which caused many social problems.
The plural adjective 'revne' agrees with 'družine' (families).
Ponosno je živel svoje skromno, a ne revno življenje, polno izzivov in uspehov.
He proudly lived his modest, but not poor, life, full of challenges and successes.
The conjunction 'a' (but) is used to contrast two ideas.
Nekateri menijo, da je biti reven znak slabosti, drugi pa v tem vidijo moč in vztrajnost.
Some believe that being poor is a sign of weakness, while others see strength and perseverance in it.
The indefinite pronoun 'nekateri' (some) is used to refer to an unspecified group of people.
Kljub temu, da so bili revni, so vsi otroci dobili priložnost za izobraževanje, kar je bilo za njihovo družino izjemno pomembno.
Despite the fact that they were poor, all the children got an opportunity for education, which was extremely important for their family.
The demonstrative pronoun 'kar' (which) refers back to the entire preceding clause.
Njena prihodnost se je zdela revna z možnostmi, dokler ni odkrila svojega talenta za umetnost.
Her future seemed poor with opportunities until she discovered her talent for art.
The phrase 'revna z možnostmi' means 'poor in opportunities' or 'lacking opportunities'.
Zgodba o revnem dečku, ki je postal uspešen podjetnik, je navdihnila mnoge, da verjamejo v svoje sanje.
The story of the poor boy who became a successful entrepreneur inspired many to believe in their dreams.
The adjective 'revnem' (poor) is in the dative case, agreeing with 'dečku' (boy).
Nihče si ne želi biti reven, ampak včasih življenje prinese nepričakovane preizkušnje.
No one wants to be poor, but sometimes life brings unexpected challenges.
The adjective 'reven' agrees in gender and number with the noun 'nihče' (no one), which is masculine singular here.
Kljub temu, da je bil reven, je vedno delil tisto malo, kar je imel.
Despite being poor, he always shared the little he had.
Here 'reven' is in the masculine singular nominative case, referring to 'on' (he).
Zgodba govori o revni družini, ki je našla srečo v majhnih stvareh.
The story is about a poor family that found happiness in small things.
The adjective 'revni' is in the feminine singular dative case, agreeing with 'družini' (family).
Mnogi ljudje so se rodili revni, a so s trdim delom dosegli uspeh.
Many people were born poor, but achieved success through hard work.
The adjective 'revni' is in the masculine plural nominative case, agreeing with 'ljudje' (people).
Revna dežela potrebuje mednarodno pomoč, da bi se rešila krize.
A poor country needs international aid to overcome the crisis.
The adjective 'revna' is in the feminine singular nominative case, agreeing with 'dežela' (country).
Ne smemo pozabiti na revne in ranljive v naši družbi.
We must not forget the poor and vulnerable in our society.
The adjective 'revne' is in the masculine plural accusative case, agreeing with the implied noun 'ljudi' (people).
Čeprav je bil reven, je imel bogato srce in duha.
Although he was poor, he had a rich heart and spirit.
The adjective 'reven' is in the masculine singular nominative case.
Pravijo, da denar ne prinaša sreče, a biti reven je zagotovo velika ovira.
They say money doesn't bring happiness, but being poor is certainly a great obstacle.
The adjective 'reven' is in the masculine singular nominative case here, as part of the infinitive phrase 'biti reven' (to be poor).
So verwendest du es
The word reven most commonly translates to 'poor' in the sense of lacking financial resources. It can describe a person, a family, or even a country.
While reven primarily refers to financial poverty, it can sometimes be used in a more figurative sense to mean 'pitiable' or 'unfortunate,' but this is less common and often implies a state of being economically disadvantaged.
A common mistake is confusing reven with other words that might describe a lack of something, but not specifically money or possessions. For instance, do not use reven to describe someone who is simply 'unlucky' (nesrečen) or 'unhappy' (žalosten) unless their misfortune or unhappiness is directly tied to their financial situation.
Another mistake is using reven to mean 'bad quality' or 'inferior.' For example, a 'poor quality product' would be 'izdelek slabe kakovosti,' not 'reven izdelek.'
Remember, reven is about economic poverty, not about general badness or misfortune.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'reven' sounding a bit like 'revenue' but with the 're' at the beginning. If someone has 'reven'ue, they are rich. If they have little 'reven'ue, they are 'reven' (poor).
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a 'raven' with no food, looking very sad and thin. This 'raven' is 'reven' (poor).
Word Web
Herausforderung
Describe a character from a story or a historical figure using 'reven' in a Slovenian sentence. For example: '_______ je bil reven, ker ni imel službe.' (_______ was poor because he didn't have a job.)
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Describing a person's financial situation.
- On je reven. (He is poor.)
- Ona je revna. (She is poor.)
- Ti ljudje so revni. (These people are poor.)
Talking about a country or region with economic hardship.
- To je revna država. (This is a poor country.)
- Živijo v revnem okolju. (They live in a poor environment.)
- Regija je revna. (The region is poor.)
Describing a meager meal or an area lacking resources.
- Njihova večerja je bila revna. (Their dinner was meager.)
- Ta zemlja je revna. (This land is poor [in nutrients].)
- Imajo revne vire. (They have poor resources.)
In a more figurative sense, describing something of low quality or lacking in something important.
- To je revna izgovorjava. (This is a poor excuse.)
- Njegov besednjak je reven. (His vocabulary is poor.)
- Imajo revno predstavo. (They have a poor performance.)
Contrasting with wealth.
- Bogati in revni. (Rich and poor.)
- Nekateri so bogati, drugi so revni. (Some are rich, others are poor.)
- Pomoč revnim. (Help for the poor.)
Gesprächseinstiege
"Poznaš koga, ki je reven? (Do you know anyone who is poor?)"
"Kako lahko pomagamo revnim ljudem? (How can we help poor people?)"
"Ali misliš, da je Slovenija revna država? (Do you think Slovenia is a poor country?)"
"Kaj pomeni biti reven v tvoji državi? (What does it mean to be poor in your country?)"
"Kakšne so razlike med bogatimi in revnimi? (What are the differences between the rich and the poor?)"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Opiši, kako revščina vpliva na ljudi in skupnosti. (Describe how poverty affects people and communities.)
Pojasni, kaj bi naredil/-a, če bi bil/-a reven/-na. (Explain what you would do if you were poor.)
Razmisli o pomenu besede 'reven' v različnih kontekstih. (Reflect on the meaning of the word 'reven' in different contexts.)
Zapiši misli o revščini v svetu. (Write down your thoughts on poverty in the world.)
Kako se bogati in revni obnašajo drug do drugega? (How do the rich and poor behave towards each other?)
Teste dich selbst 54 Fragen
Listen for the word 'revna'.
Listen for 'ni reven'.
Listen for the question about 'revni'.
Read this aloud:
On je reven.
Focus: reven
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Read this aloud:
Ona ni revna.
Focus: revna
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Read this aloud:
Mi smo revni.
Focus: revni
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Write a short sentence describing someone who has very little money. Use the word 'reven'.
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Sample answer
On je reven človek. (He is a poor person.)
Complete the sentence: 'Moja družina ni _____, imamo dovolj.' (My family is not _____, we have enough.) Use the correct form of 'reven'.
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Sample answer
Moja družina ni revna, imamo dovolj.
Translate this sentence into Slovenian: 'The rich man helps the poor woman.'
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Sample answer
Bogat moški pomaga revni ženski.
Kaj pomeni, da je Ana 'revna'?
Read this passage:
To je Ana. Ana nima avta. Nima veliko denarja. Ona je revna.
Kaj pomeni, da je Ana 'revna'?
The passage states she has no car and not much money, which means she is poor.
The passage states she has no car and not much money, which means she is poor.
Zakaj Peter ni reven?
Read this passage:
Peter živi v veliki hiši. Ima dober avto in veliko igrač. Peter ni reven.
Zakaj Peter ni reven?
The passage describes Peter having a big house, a good car, and many toys, indicating he is not poor.
The passage describes Peter having a big house, a good car, and many toys, indicating he is not poor.
Kaj potrebuje stara gospa?
Read this passage:
V vasi je stara gospa. Živi sama in nima veliko hrane. Je zelo revna.
Kaj potrebuje stara gospa?
The passage says she doesn't have much food and is very poor, implying she needs more food.
The passage says she doesn't have much food and is very poor, implying she needs more food.
Moj sosed je zelo ___. Nima veliko denarja.
The sentence implies a lack of money, so 'reven' (poor) is the correct adjective.
Ta družina je ___. Potrebujejo pomoč.
The context 'Potrebujejo pomoč' (They need help) suggests they are poor, so 'revna' (poor, feminine) is correct.
Včasih so bili ljudje v tej vasi zelo ___, zdaj pa imajo službe.
The sentence describes a past situation of hardship ('zdaj pa imajo službe' - now they have jobs), indicating they were 'revni' (poor).
Ne morem si privoščiti novega avtomobila, ker sem preveč ___.
Inability to afford a new car suggests a lack of money, therefore 'reven' (poor) is the appropriate word.
Pomagamo ___ ljudem v naši skupnosti.
The act of helping implies helping those in need, so 'revnim' (poor, dative plural) is the correct form.
Njegovo otroštvo je bilo težko, ker je bila njegova družina ___.
A 'težko' (difficult) childhood often implies financial hardship, making 'revna' (poor, feminine) the correct choice for the family.
Choose the correct sentence: My neighbor is poor.
'Moj sosed' (my neighbor - male) is singular and masculine, so 'reven' (poor - masculine singular) is the correct form. 'Revna' is feminine, 'bogat' and 'bogata' mean rich.
Which word is an antonym for 'reven'?
'Bogat' means rich, which is the opposite of poor. The other words have different meanings.
Complete the sentence: Ona je _____, nima veliko denarja.
'Ona' (she) is feminine, so we need the feminine form of 'reven', which is 'revna'. 'Bogat' and 'lačen' have different meanings.
The sentence 'Reven človek potrebuje pomoč.' means 'A rich person needs help.'
'Reven človek' means 'poor person', not 'rich person'.
If someone is 'reven', they probably have a lot of money.
'Reven' means poor, which implies having little money, not a lot.
The word 'revni' is the plural form of 'reven'.
'Revni' is the plural masculine form of 'reven'. For example, 'revni ljudje' (poor people).
Moj sosed je zelo ___, nima denarja za hrano.
The sentence indicates the neighbor has no money for food, so 'reven' (poor) is the correct fit.
Kljub temu, da so bili ___, so si vedno pomagali.
The context implies a difficult situation ('despite being'), making 'reveni' (poor - plural) appropriate.
Žalostno je, da so nekateri ljudje še vedno tako ___.
The word 'žalostno' (sadly) points to a negative state, and 'reveni' (poor - plural) fits the context of people.
Otroci so bili ___ in so potrebovali pomoč.
The sentence suggests a need for help, and 'revni' (poor - plural, masculine) aligns with children who would need help due to poverty.
Vladna pomoč je namenjena tistim, ki so najbolj ___.
Government aid is typically for those in need, and 'revni' (poor - plural) is the most fitting descriptor.
Njeno življenje je bilo težko, ker je bila zelo ___.
A 'težko življenje' (difficult life) often correlates with being 'revna' (poor - feminine singular).
Imagine you are talking about someone who lost their job and is now struggling financially. Describe their situation using the word 'reven'.
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Sample answer
Moj prijatelj je izgubil službo in je zdaj zelo reven. Težko mu je plačati račune.
Write a short sentence about a family that is poor but happy, using 'reven'.
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Sample answer
Kljub temu da so revna družina, so zelo srečni skupaj.
You are describing a historical period where many people were poor. Use 'reven' in your description.
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Sample answer
V tistem času je bilo veliko ljudi revnih in so živeli v težkih razmerah.
Kako so živeli kmetje v preteklosti po besedilu?
Read this passage:
Kmetje v preteklosti so pogosto živeli zelo revno. Niso imeli veliko zemlje in so se morali boriti za preživetje. Njihova življenja so bila težka, a so bili močni in delavni.
Kako so živeli kmetje v preteklosti po besedilu?
Besedilo navaja, da so 'pogosto živeli zelo revno' in da so se 'morali boriti za preživetje'.
Besedilo navaja, da so 'pogosto živeli zelo revno' in da so se 'morali boriti za preživetje'.
Kaj je gnalo revne umetnike naprej?
Read this passage:
Nekateri umetniki v mladosti so bili zelo revni, a so kljub temu ustvarjali čudovita dela. Njihova strast do umetnosti jih je gnala naprej, čeprav niso imeli denarja.
Kaj je gnalo revne umetnike naprej?
V besedilu piše: 'Njihova strast do umetnosti jih je gnala naprej'.
V besedilu piše: 'Njihova strast do umetnosti jih je gnala naprej'.
Kaj je še vedno prisotno v sodobni družbi?
Read this passage:
V sodobni družbi je problem revščine še vedno prisoten. Veliko ljudi nima dovolj sredstev za dostojno življenje. Pomembno je, da jim pomagamo in jim ponudimo priložnosti.
Kaj je še vedno prisotno v sodobni družbi?
Prvi stavek besedila jasno navaja: 'V sodobni družbi je problem revščine še vedno prisoten.'
Prvi stavek besedila jasno navaja: 'V sodobni družbi je problem revščine še vedno prisoten.'
Kateri izmed naštetih je sinonim za besedo 'reven' v kontekstu finančnega stanja?
Beseda 'ubog' se pogosto uporablja kot sinonim za 'reven', ko govorimo o pomanjkanju denarja ali premoženja. 'Bogat' je antonim, 'srečen' in 'pameten' pa opisujeta drugačne lastnosti.
Izberite stavek, v katerem je beseda 'reven' pravilno uporabljena:
V tem stavku 'revne' pravilno opisuje finančno stanje družin. V ostalih primerih je uporaba neustrezna ali prenesena.
Kateri predpona bi spremenila pomen besede 'reven' v njen antonim?
Predpona 'ne-' bi ustvarila 'nereven', kar bi pomenilo 'ne reven' ali 'bogat'. Vendar je bolj pogosto uporabljen antonim 'bogat'. Vprašanje se nanaša na slovnično možnost. V slovenščini se 'ne' uporablja za zanikanje in ustvarjanje antonimov, npr. 'srečen' - 'nesrečen'.
Če ima nekdo 'revno' življenje, to nujno pomeni, da je brez prijateljev.
Beseda 'reven' se primarno nanaša na pomanjkanje materialnih dobrin, denarja ali premoženja. Čeprav lahko revščina posredno vpliva na socialne odnose, ne pomeni nujno pomanjkanja prijateljev.
Slovenija je revna država v smislu naravnih virov.
Slovenija ima bogate naravne vire, kot so gozdovi, voda in termalni izviri. 'Revna' v tem kontekstu ne bi bila pravilna opisna beseda.
Revni ljudje pogosto potrebujejo socialno pomoč.
Ljudje, ki so revni, imajo malo denarja ali premoženja, zato pogosto potrebujejo socialno pomoč, da zadovoljijo osnovne življenjske potrebe.
The correct order forms the sentence 'He lived in a poor house.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'We must help poor people.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'She was happy despite poverty.'
This sentence means 'Although they were poor, they always helped each other.' The word order for 'although' clauses and reflexive verbs is important here.
This sentence means 'The consequences of poverty are profound on society.' Pay attention to the placement of the adjective 'globoke' (profound) and the prepositional phrase 'na družbo' (on society).
This sentence means 'It is important to understand the problems of poor people.' The structure 'Pomembno je + infinitive' (It is important to + verb) is key here, followed by the object 'probleme revnih ljudi' (problems of poor people).
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