In Slovenian, 'hladen' (cool) is an adjective, and like many adjectives, it changes its ending to agree with the gender and number of the noun it describes. For masculine nouns, it's 'hladen', for feminine it's 'hladna', and for neuter it's 'hladno'.
For example, you'd say 'hladen zrak' (cool air, masculine), 'hladna voda' (cool water, feminine), and 'hladno vreme' (cool weather, neuter). Pay attention to these endings to sound more natural when speaking Slovenian.
When we refer to something as 'cool' in English, we often mean that it's stylish, impressive, or generally positive. This can be confusing for Slovenian learners because the word hladen directly translates to 'cold' in the sense of temperature. It doesn't carry the same idiomatic meaning of 'cool' as in 'trendy' or 'awesome'.
For example, if you want to say a new song is 'cool', you wouldn't use 'hladen'. You would instead use words like super (great), odličen (excellent), or dobar (good). Using 'hladen' in this context would sound very strange to a native Slovenian speaker.
Dato curioso
The root for 'hladen' is common across many Slavic languages, showing its ancient origin and importance in everyday vocabulary.
Guía de pronunciación
- pronouncing 'h' too softly or silently
- misplacing the stress
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Slovenian adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.
hladen veter (masculine singular nominative - cool wind), hladna voda (feminine singular nominative - cool water), hladno pivo (neuter singular nominative - cool beer)
The basic form of an adjective is masculine singular nominative. Other forms are derived from this base.
hladen (masculine singular), hladna (feminine singular), hladno (neuter singular)
For adjectives ending in '-en' in the masculine singular, the '-e-' is often dropped in other forms, especially feminine and neuter.
hladen (masculine), hladna (feminine, not 'hladena'), hladno (neuter, not 'hladeno')
Adjectives typically precede the noun they describe.
Hladen zrak je prijeten. (Cool air is pleasant.)
When an adjective is used predicatively (after a form of 'biti' - to be), it still agrees with the subject.
Veter je hladen. (The wind is cool.) Voda je hladna. (The water is cool.)
Ejemplos por nivel
Hladen tuš po napornem treningu je izjemno osvežujoč.
A cool shower after a strenuous workout is extremely refreshing.
Zrak je bil danes zjutraj hladen, zato sem oblekel toplo jakno.
The air was cool this morning, so I put on a warm jacket.
Ponudil mi je hladen napitek, kar je bilo zelo prijetno v tej vročini.
He offered me a cool drink, which was very pleasant in this heat.
Njeno vedenje je bilo precej hladno, kar me je presenetilo.
Her demeanor was quite cool, which surprised me.
Hladen veter je pihal z gora in prinašal vonj po borovcih.
A cool wind blew from the mountains, bringing the scent of pines.
Pazite, da bo juha dovolj hladna, preden jo postrežete otrokom.
Make sure the soup is cool enough before serving it to the children.
Zdelo se je, da je imel zelo hladen pristop k reševanju problema.
He seemed to have a very cool approach to solving the problem.
Vino shranjujemo v hladni kleti, da ohrani svojo kakovost.
We store the wine in a cool cellar to maintain its quality.
Hladen tuš te bo prebudil.
A cold shower will wake you up.
Pivo mora biti hladno, da je osvežilno.
Beer must be cold to be refreshing.
Čutila je hladen piš vetra na obrazu.
She felt a cool gust of wind on her face.
Odnos med njima je postal zelo hladen.
The relationship between them became very cold.
Hladen sprejem ni bil presenečenje, glede na okoliščine.
A cold reception was not a surprise, given the circumstances.
Njegove oči so bile hladne in brezizrazne.
His eyes were cold and expressionless.
Ohraniti moraš hladen um v takšnih situacijah.
You must keep a cool head in such situations.
V hladnem vremenu je dobro imeti topla oblačila.
In cold weather, it's good to have warm clothes.
Se confunde a menudo con
This is the noun for 'refrigerator,' directly related to 'hladen' (cool) but refers to the appliance that makes things cool.
This is the noun for 'coldness' or 'coolness,' the quality of being hladen.
This is a reflexive verb meaning 'to cool oneself down' or 'to chill out,' related to the concept of becoming cool.
Fácil de confundir
'Mraz' is a noun meaning 'cold' or 'frost.' Learners often confuse it with 'hladen' (cool/cold - adjective) because both relate to low temperatures. The key difference is their grammatical function: one describes a state or quality (adjective), the other is the thing itself (noun).
'Mraz' (noun) refers to the cold weather or frost itself, whereas 'hladen' (adjective) describes something as having a low temperature. Think of it as 'the cold' vs. 'it is cold.'
Zunaj je močan **mraz**. (Outside, there is strong **cold** / frost.)
'Mrzel' is an adjective meaning 'cold.' It's often confused with 'hladen' because both describe low temperatures. The confusion arises because in English, 'cold' can sometimes imply 'cool,' but in Slovenian, 'mrzel' is a more intense cold than 'hladen.'
'Mrzel' implies a more severe or intense cold, often uncomfortably so, whereas 'hladen' suggests a milder or pleasant coolness.
Voda je bila zelo **mrzla**. (The water was very **cold**.)
'Leden' is an adjective meaning 'icy' or 'frozen.' Learners might confuse it with 'hladen' because ice is cold, but 'leden' specifically refers to something covered in or made of ice, or something extremely cold like ice.
'Leden' describes something as being like ice, or as cold as ice. 'Hladen' is a general term for cool.
Njegov pogled je bil **leden**. (His gaze was **icy**.)
'Hladno' is the neuter form of the adjective 'hladen' or an adverb meaning 'coldly/coolly.' It's often confused with 'hladen' because of their similar appearance and meaning. The confusion lies in knowing when to use the adjective vs. the adverb or neuter form.
'Hladno' can be an adverb (e.g., 'govori hladno' - he speaks coldly) or the neuter form of the adjective 'hladen' (e.g., 'Je hladno.' - It is cold/cool.). 'Hladen' is a masculine adjective.
**Hladno** je zunaj. (It is **cool** outside.)
'Ohladiti' is a verb meaning 'to cool down.' It's confused with 'hladen' (adjective) because both relate to the concept of cooling. Learners need to distinguish between the action of cooling and the descriptive state of being cool.
'Ohladiti' is an action verb: to make something cool. 'Hladen' is an adjective: describing something that is already cool.
Prosim, **ohladite** pijačo. (Please **cool down** the drink.)
Origen de la palabra
Proto-Slavic
Significado original: cold, cool
Indo-EuropeanContexto cultural
When describing weather or temperature, 'hladen' is used broadly in Slovenian, much like 'cool' in English. It's an essential word for talking about everyday environmental conditions, from a cool breeze to a refreshing drink. Slovenia's climate has distinct seasons, so talking about cool temperatures is a regular part of conversation.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Speaking about the weather
- Danes je hladen dan. (Today is a cool day.)
- Jutro je bilo hladno. (The morning was cool.)
- Hladen veter piha. (A cool wind is blowing.)
Describing drinks or food
- To pivo je hladno. (This beer is cool.)
- Rad imam hladno vodo. (I like cool water.)
- Solata je bila hladna in osvežilna. (The salad was cool and refreshing.)
Talking about objects or surfaces
- Miza je hladna na dotik. (The table is cool to the touch.)
- Hladna kovina. (Cool metal.)
- Posteljnina je hladna. (The bedding is cool.)
Figurative use, describing a person's demeanor
- Bil je hladen in oddaljen. (He was cool and distant.)
- Njen odgovor je bil hladen. (Her answer was cool.)
- Hladen sprejem. (A cool reception.)
Describing a place's temperature
- Soba je hladna. (The room is cool.)
- V senci je bolj hladno. (It's cooler in the shade.)
- Imamo hladen prostor za shranjevanje. (We have a cool storage space.)
Inicios de conversación
"Je danes hladen dan tam, kjer si? (Is it a cool day where you are today?)"
"Katero hladno pijačo imaš najraje? (What cool drink do you like the most?)"
"Si kdaj doživel hladen sprejem? (Have you ever experienced a cool reception?)"
"Kako ohranjaš stvari hladne poleti? (How do you keep things cool in the summer?)"
"Ti je všeč, ko je zjutraj še malo hladno? (Do you like it when it's still a bit cool in the morning?)"
Temas para diario
Opiši dan, ko je bilo vreme zelo hladno, in kako si se počutil. (Describe a day when the weather was very cool, and how you felt.)
Napiši o situaciji, ko si moral ostati hladen pod pritiskom. (Write about a situation where you had to stay cool under pressure.)
Razmisli o razliki med 'hladno' in 'mrzlo' v različnih kontekstih. (Reflect on the difference between 'cool' and 'cold' in different contexts.)
Opiši svoj idealen hladen napitek in zakaj ti je všeč. (Describe your ideal cool drink and why you like it.)
Kako bi opisal 'hladen' odnos in ali si kdaj imel takega? (How would you describe a 'cool' relationship and have you ever had one?)
Ponte a prueba 48 preguntas
Which of these means 'cool'?
Hladen means cool. Topel means warm, velik means big, and majhen means small.
How would you describe 'a cool day'?
'Hladen' means cool and 'dan' means day. So, 'hladen dan' is a cool day.
What is the opposite of 'hladen' (cool)?
The opposite of 'hladen' (cool) is 'topel' (warm).
The word 'hladen' means 'hot'.
'Hladen' means 'cool', not 'hot'. 'Hot' would be 'vroč'.
You can use 'hladen' to describe cool weather.
'Hladen' is used to describe cool temperatures or objects, like cool weather.
A 'hladen' drink is a warm drink.
A 'hladen' drink is a cool drink. A warm drink would be a 'topel' drink.
Imagine you are describing the weather. Use 'hladen' (cool) in a sentence to describe a temperature. Translate your sentence to English.
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Sample answer
Danes je hladen dan. (Today is a cool day.)
Write two short sentences using 'hladen'. In the first, describe a 'cool drink'. In the second, describe a 'cool breeze'.
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Želim si hladen sok. (I want a cool juice.) Piha hladen veter. (A cool wind is blowing.)
Describe a situation where something is 'hladen' but not necessarily 'cold'. For example, a cool shade on a hot day. Write a sentence in Slovenian and translate it.
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V senci je prijetno hladen zrak. (In the shade, the air is pleasantly cool.)
Kaj se zgodi z ozračjem, ko sonce zaide?
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Poleti so večeri lahko zelo prijetni. Čez dan je vroče, a ko sonce zaide, postane ozračje hladen. Takrat radi sedimo zunaj in uživamo v miru.
Kaj se zgodi z ozračjem, ko sonce zaide?
The passage states 'a ko sonce zaide, postane ozračje hladen' which means 'but when the sun sets, the atmosphere becomes cool'.
The passage states 'a ko sonce zaide, postane ozračje hladen' which means 'but when the sun sets, the atmosphere becomes cool'.
Zakaj je hladen sadež dober?
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Imam rad sveže sadje. Najboljše je, če ga jem naravnost iz hladilnika. Hladen sadež je osvežujoč in okusen, še posebej po dolgem dnevu.
Zakaj je hladen sadež dober?
The text says 'Hladen sadež je osvežujoč in okusen', meaning 'A cool fruit is refreshing and tasty'.
The text says 'Hladen sadež je osvežujoč in okusen', meaning 'A cool fruit is refreshing and tasty'.
Kakšna je voda iz studenca?
Read this passage:
Pohodništvo po gorah je lahko naporno. Pomembno je imeti s seboj dovolj vode. Voda iz studenca je ponavadi zelo čista in hladen, kar je idealno za žejo.
Kakšna je voda iz studenca?
The passage says 'Voda iz studenca je ponavadi zelo čista in hladen', which means 'Water from the spring is usually very clean and cool'.
The passage says 'Voda iz studenca je ponavadi zelo čista in hladen', which means 'Water from the spring is usually very clean and cool'.
Ponoči postane zelo ___, zato vedno spim z debelo odejo.
The sentence indicates the need for a thick blanket, implying 'cold' (hladno) weather at night.
Po dolgem teku mi je prijalo, da sem si lahko privoščil ___ pijačo.
After a long run, a 'cold' (hladno) drink is refreshing.
Njeno vedenje je bilo tako ___, da sem se počutil neprijetno v njeni družbi.
In this context, 'cold' (hladno) refers to an unfriendly or aloof demeanor.
Zjutraj je bil zrak še vedno ___, kljub sončnemu vremenu.
The air being 'cold' (hladen) in the morning, despite the sun, makes sense.
Čeprav je bil zunaj sneg, je bilo v hiši prijetno ___.
The opposite of cold, 'warm' (toplo), is implied inside the house despite the snow outside.
Ko se je spustil večer, je postalo precej ___, zato smo zakurili ogenj.
Starting a fire suggests that it became 'cold' (hladno) in the evening.
V hribih je zrak ponavadi ___.
The word 'hladen' means 'cool' and fits the context of mountain air.
Poletni večeri so lahko presenetljivo ___ ob morju.
The adjective 'hladni' (cool, plural) correctly describes summer evenings by the sea.
Raje imam ___ pivo kot toplo.
'Hladno' (cool, neuter) is the correct form to describe beer.
Njen glas je bil ___ in miren, kljub napetosti.
In this context, 'hladen' (cool, masculine) describes a calm and collected voice.
Prostor je bil prijetno ___, kar je bil olajšanje od zunanje vročine.
'Hladen' (cool, masculine) is the appropriate adjective for a pleasantly cool room.
Vino shranjujemo v ___ kleti, da ohrani svojo kakovost.
'Hladni' (cool, feminine) describes a cool cellar where wine is stored.
Imagine you are describing a dramatic change in weather during a mountain hike. Use 'hladen' in your description to convey a sudden drop in temperature and its impact on your experience. Explain what you did to adapt.
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Sample answer
Pohod se je začel sončno, a kmalu je zapihal močan in zelo hladen veter. Temperatura je hitro padla, kar je pomenilo, da sem moral hitro obleči dodatna topla oblačila. Bilo je res hladen dan, ki je zahteval hitro prilagoditev.
You are writing a review of a new, experimental art installation. Describe how the 'hladen' (cool/cold) aesthetic of the exhibit made you feel, and how it influenced your interpretation of the artwork. Focus on the emotional and intellectual impact.
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Nova razstava je imela izrazito hladno estetiko. Siva in modra barvna paleta, skupaj z minimalnim osvetljevanjem, je ustvarila precej hladen in oddaljen občutek. To je močno vplivalo na mojo interpretacijo, saj sem umetnost dojemal bolj intelektualno kot čustveno, kar pa je bil verjetno namen umetnika. Hladen ton je poudaril osamljenost.
Write a short paragraph about a historical event or a significant decision that was made with a 'hladen' (cool/calculated) approach, without much emotion. Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of such an approach.
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V mnogih zgodovinskih dogodkih so bile ključne odločitve sprejete s hladnim in preračunanim pristopom, brez pretiranih čustev. Na primer, med hladno vojno so bili diplomatski koraki pogosto zelo hladni in strateški, kar je omogočilo preprečevanje neposrednega konflikta, a hkrati povzročilo veliko napetosti. Prednost je bila izogibanje impulzivnim dejanjem, slabost pa pomanjkanje empatije.
Kako je 'hladen' glas predsednika vplival na vzdušje in odločitev?
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Po dolgi in izčrpni razpravi, kjer so si mnenja močno nasprotovala, je predsednik komisije končno sprejel odločitev. Njegov glas je bil tih in miren, skoraj hladen, ko je sporočil svojo končno sodbo. Kljub burnim čustvom v sobi je ostal povsem zbran in racionalen, kar je presenetilo mnoge prisotne. Ta hladen pristop je bil ključen za ohranjanje reda.
Kako je 'hladen' glas predsednika vplival na vzdušje in odločitev?
Iz odlomka je razvidno, da je 'hladen' glas predsednika, kljub burnim čustvom, pomagal ohraniti zbranost in racionalnost, kar je presenetilo mnoge in bilo ključno za ohranjanje reda. To kaže na umiritev razmer in poudarjanje razumnosti odločitve.
Iz odlomka je razvidno, da je 'hladen' glas predsednika, kljub burnim čustvom, pomagal ohraniti zbranost in racionalnost, kar je presenetilo mnoge in bilo ključno za ohranjanje reda. To kaže na umiritev razmer in poudarjanje razumnosti odločitve.
Kateri je bil glavni namen arhitektovega 'hladnega' pristopa k notranji opremi?
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Arhitekt je zasnoval notranjost s hladno, minimalistično estetiko, ki je bila v ostrem nasprotju z barvito fasado stavbe. Uporabil je betonske površine, temno jeklo in nevtralne barve, kar je ustvarilo občutek umirjenosti in modernosti. Kljub temu, da bi nekateri ta stil označili kot 'hladen' v smislu pomanjkanja topline, je bil namen ustvariti prostor za refleksijo in osredotočenost, brez vizualnega hrupa.
Kateri je bil glavni namen arhitektovega 'hladnega' pristopa k notranji opremi?
Odlomek jasno navaja, da je bil namen arhitekta ustvariti 'prostor za refleksijo in osredotočenost, brez vizualnega hrupa' s pomočjo hladne, minimalistične estetike. Druge možnosti niso podprte z besedilom.
Odlomek jasno navaja, da je bil namen arhitekta ustvariti 'prostor za refleksijo in osredotočenost, brez vizualnega hrupa' s pomočjo hladne, minimalistične estetike. Druge možnosti niso podprte z besedilom.
Kakšne so bile posledice detektivovega 'hladnega' razuma?
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Romanopisec je v svojem zadnjem delu ustvaril lik detektiva, ki je bil znan po svoji hladni, skoraj robotski logiki. Njegova sposobnost analiziranja dokazov in povezovanja na videz nepovezanih dejstev je bila izjemna, vendar mu je manjkala empatija do žrtev in osumljencev. Ta hladen razum mu je omogočal reševanje zapletenih primerov, a hkrati ga je izoliral od človeškega stika.
Kakšne so bile posledice detektivovega 'hladnega' razuma?
Odlomek navaja, da je detektivov 'hladen razum' omogočal 'reševanje zapletenih primerov', vendar ga je 'hkrati izoliral od človeškega stika'. To potrjuje možnost, da je bil uspešen, a osamljen.
Odlomek navaja, da je detektivov 'hladen razum' omogočal 'reševanje zapletenih primerov', vendar ga je 'hkrati izoliral od človeškega stika'. To potrjuje možnost, da je bil uspešen, a osamljen.
This sentence describes the weather becoming unexpectedly cooler towards the evening.
The sentence illustrates how a 'cold' or unenthusiastic response can reveal deep dissatisfaction.
This sentence describes a 'cold' or uncomfortable silence that fell after a heated discussion.
Vroče sonce je sijalo, a v senci je bilo prijetno __________.
The sentence describes a pleasant temperature in the shade despite the hot sun, so 'hladno' (cool) is the appropriate word.
Po dolgem sprehodu poleti si želim le __________ pijačo.
After a long walk in summer, one desires a 'hladno' (cool) drink, not hot, lukewarm, or warm.
Zvečer je zrak postal __________ in morali smo obleči jopice.
The context implies a drop in temperature, making the air 'hladnejši' (cooler) and necessitating cardigans.
Njeno mirno in __________ držanje je pomagalo pomiriti napeto situacijo.
In this metaphorical sense, 'hladno' (cool/calm) describes a composed demeanor that helps diffuse tension.
Potrebujejo __________ glavo za sprejemanje takšnih kompleksnih odločitev.
To make complex decisions, one needs a 'hladno' (cool/clear) head, not a hot, confused, or rash one.
Umetnik je uporabljal __________ barve, da bi ustvaril občutek miru in tišine.
'Hladne' (cool) colors are typically used in art to evoke feelings of calm and tranquility.
Is the water in the river cold enough for swimming?
We need a cold drink after this long walk.
A cool wind was blowing from the mountains.
Read this aloud:
Všeč mi je hladen sladoled v vročem poletnem dnevu.
Focus: hladen
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Ali lahko prosim odpreš okno? Potrebujem malo hladnega zraka.
Focus: hladnega
Dijiste:
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Raje imam hladno kavo kot vročo.
Focus: hladno
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