A1 Expression Formal

Izvolite

Here you go

Significado

Used when handing something to someone.

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Contexto cultural

In Slovenia, it is considered rude to hand someone an object in silence. Even a quick 'Izvolite' or 'Izvoli' is necessary to maintain social harmony. When meeting a business partner, 'Izvolite' is used when offering a business card or a seat at the conference table. Waiters in Slovenia are trained to say 'Izvolite' with every dish they place on the table. It is often followed by 'Dober tek' (Enjoy your meal). Slovenians generally respect the elderly. Offering a seat with 'Izvolite, sedite' is a common and highly respected gesture.

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The Waiter's Trick

If you want to sound like a local in a restaurant, say 'Izvolite' when you hand the waiter your credit card. It shows you know the etiquette.

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Don't over-vikanje

If someone tells you 'Lahko me tikaš' (You can use 'ti' with me), switch to 'Izvoli' immediately.

Significado

Used when handing something to someone.

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The Waiter's Trick

If you want to sound like a local in a restaurant, say 'Izvolite' when you hand the waiter your credit card. It shows you know the etiquette.

⚠️

Don't over-vikanje

If someone tells you 'Lahko me tikaš' (You can use 'ti' with me), switch to 'Izvoli' immediately.

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Eye Contact

Always make brief eye contact when saying 'Izvolite' and handing an object. It's part of the polite exchange.

Ponte a prueba

You are in a shop and the cashier hands you your receipt. What do they say?

Blagajničarka vam poda račun in reče:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Izvolite

'Izvolite' is the standard phrase used when handing an object to someone.

Fill in the correct form for a friend (informal).

Marko, _______ jabolko!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Izvoli

For a single friend, we use the informal singular form 'Izvoli'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Handing a pen to a teacher. 2. Handing a toy to two children. 3. Handing a beer to a friend.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Teacher (formal) = Izvolite; Two children (dual) = Izvolita; Friend (informal) = Izvoli.

Complete the dialogue at the doctor's office.

Pacient: (Knocks on door) Zdravnik: ________, vstopite!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Izvolite

'Izvolite' is used to respond to a knock and invite someone to enter.

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Ayudas visuales

When to use Izvolite

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Giving

  • Money
  • Gifts
  • Documents
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Inviting

  • Entry
  • Sitting
  • Speaking
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Service

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Receipts

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
You are in a shop and the cashier hands you your receipt. What do they say? Choose A1

Blagajničarka vam poda račun in reče:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Izvolite

'Izvolite' is the standard phrase used when handing an object to someone.

Fill in the correct form for a friend (informal). Fill Blank A1

Marko, _______ jabolko!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Izvoli

For a single friend, we use the informal singular form 'Izvoli'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

1. Handing a pen to a teacher. 2. Handing a toy to two children. 3. Handing a beer to a friend.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A

Teacher (formal) = Izvolite; Two children (dual) = Izvolita; Friend (informal) = Izvoli.

Complete the dialogue at the doctor's office. dialogue_completion B1

Pacient: (Knocks on door) Zdravnik: ________, vstopite!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Izvolite

'Izvolite' is used to respond to a knock and invite someone to enter.

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Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No. Use 'Prosim' or 'Ni za kaj'. 'Izvolite' is only for giving or inviting.

It is the formal form, but it's also the plural form. Use it for any stranger or a group of friends.

'Izvoli' is for one person you know well (informal). 'Izvolite' is for one person you don't know well (formal) or for multiple people.

Yes, if you are in a professional setting and want to signal you are ready to help.

Yes, it is very common to use it as a standalone word while handing something over.

As a polite formula, no. As the verb 'to elect', yes (izvolili so), but that's a different context.

Yes! Hand them the glass and say 'Izvolite'.

Technically, you should use the dual form 'Izvolita', but 'Izvolite' is also acceptable in modern speech.

Yes, it's very common in dialogue in Slovenian literature.

Yes, if you want someone to start speaking or walk through a door before you.

Frases relacionadas

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Prosim

similar

Please / You're welcome

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Hvala

contrast

Thank you

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Tukaj je

similar

Here it is

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Dober tek

builds on

Bon appétit

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Vstopite

specialized form

Enter

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