A1 Expression Neutral

Kako se reče...?

How do you say...?

Significado

Asking for a translation or word.

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Contexto cultural

Slovenians are very helpful toward language learners. Using this phrase shows you are making an effort, which is highly respected. In the capital, people might switch to English quickly. Stick to your Slovenian by following up with 'Hvala! Kako se pa reče...?' to keep the conversation in the target language. In the east, you might hear 'Kak se reče?' (dropping the 'o'). This is a common dialectal variation. In formal writing or news, you might see 'Kako se imenuje' instead of 'reče'.

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Use your finger!

Combine 'Kako se reče temu?' with pointing to learn words for everything you see in Slovenia.

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Mind the Case

If you use a noun after 'reče', try to put it in the dative case (e.g., 'tej mizi' instead of 'ta miza').

Significado

Asking for a translation or word.

🎯

Use your finger!

Combine 'Kako se reče temu?' with pointing to learn words for everything you see in Slovenia.

⚠️

Mind the Case

If you use a noun after 'reče', try to put it in the dative case (e.g., 'tej mizi' instead of 'ta miza').

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Don't be shy

Slovenians love it when you ask. It's a great way to start a conversation with a local.

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Add 'že'

Say 'Kako se že reče...?' if you knew the word but forgot it. It makes you sound more like a native!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word to ask how to say 'apple'.

Kako ___ reče 'apple'?

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

The reflexive particle 'se' is required for this impersonal expression.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a translation?

How do you say 'bread'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Kako se reče 'bread'?

'Kako se reče' is the standard neutral expression.

Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: How is this called? | What does this word mean? | How is this pronounced? | How is it written?

These are all related but distinct vocabulary-building questions.

Complete the dialogue at the market.

A: Oprostite, ___ se reče temu sadežu? B: To je jabolko.

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

We use 'Kako' (How) to ask for names or translations in Slovenian.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

How vs What

Slovenian
Kako se reče? How is it said?
English
What is it called? What is it called?

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word to ask how to say 'apple'. Fill Blank A1

Kako ___ reče 'apple'?

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

The reflexive particle 'se' is required for this impersonal expression.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a translation? Choose A1

How do you say 'bread'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Kako se reče 'bread'?

'Kako se reče' is the standard neutral expression.

Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: How is this called? | What does this word mean? | How is this pronounced? | How is it written?

These are all related but distinct vocabulary-building questions.

Complete the dialogue at the market. dialogue_completion A1

A: Oprostite, ___ se reče temu sadežu? B: To je jabolko.

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

We use 'Kako' (How) to ask for names or translations in Slovenian.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, for names use 'Kako ti je ime?' or 'Kako se pišete?'.

Always use the singular 'reče' for the general question, even if asking about multiple things.

'Reče' is more common for naming/translating, while 'pravi' is used for quoting someone.

No, if you are in Slovenia, it is implied. You only need it if you are comparing languages.

In Slovenian logic, you ask *how* a thing is called, not *what* it is called.

It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.

Use 'Kako se to napiše?'.

Use 'Kako se to izgovori?'.

Yes, if you forget a specific professional term, it's perfectly fine to ask.

It means 'in the Slovenian way' or 'in Slovenian'. It's an alternative to 'v slovenščini'.

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