Ejemplos por nivel
Jaz imam čas.
I have time.
Ti imaš knjigo.
You (singular, informal) have a book.
On ima avto.
He has a car.
Ona ima psa.
She has a dog.
Mi imamo idejo.
We have an idea.
Vi imate denar.
You (plural or formal singular) have money.
Oni imajo otroke.
They (masculine or mixed group) have children.
One imajo mačke.
They (feminine) have cats.
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Use 'imeti' for direct possession of objects, abstract nouns, or even some health conditions. e.g., Imam psa. (I have a dog.) Imam idejo. (I have an idea.)
While 'imeti' can sometimes be part of expressions like 'Imeti rad' (to like), for simple existence, 'biti' (to be) or 'Obstajati' (to exist) are more common. However, in phrases like 'Imamo čas' (We have time), it implies availability which can be seen as existence. Be careful not to translate 'There is/are' directly with 'imeti'.
English often uses 'to have knowledge of' or 'to have a skill'. In Slovenian, this is almost always 'znati' or 'vedeti'. e.g., Znam kuhati. (I know how to cook.) Vem, da si tam. (I know that you are there.)
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Both 'imeti' and 'biti' are fundamental verbs and can be confusing due to their frequent use and various idiomatic expressions.
'Imeti' means 'to have' (possession), while 'biti' means 'to be' (existence, state).
Jaz imam knjigo. (I have a book.) vs. Jaz sem študent. (I am a student.)
The 'eti' ending can make it sound similar, and 'jemati' can sometimes imply 'to take' or 'to receive', which might be conflated with having.
'Imeti' is about possession. 'Jemati' is about the action of taking.
Jaz imam denar. (I have money.) vs. Jaz jemljem denar. (I am taking money.)
'Znati' means 'to know (how to)', which can sometimes be expressed in English as 'to have (knowledge of)'.
'Imeti' is for possessing objects or abstract concepts like feelings. 'Znati' is specifically for knowing skills or facts.
Imam avto. (I have a car.) vs. Znam plavati. (I know how to swim.)
'Dobiti' means 'to get' or 'to receive', which is often a precursor to 'having' something.
'Imeti' describes a state of possession. 'Dobiti' describes the action of acquiring something.
Imam novo službo. (I have a new job.) vs. Dobila sem novo službo. (I got a new job.)
Similar to 'jemati', 'vzeti' also means 'to take', which can be a source of confusion when thinking about 'having' something.
'Imeti' is about what you possess. 'Vzeti' is about the act of taking something.
Imam tvoj svinčnik. (I have your pencil.) vs. Vzemi moj svinčnik. (Take my pencil.)
Ponte a prueba 18 preguntas
What does the speaker have?
What is the speaker asking about?
What do 'we' have a lot of?
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Imam avto.
Focus: Imam
Dijiste:
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Ali imate psa?
Focus: Imate
Dijiste:
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On ima nove čevlje.
Focus: ima
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You are making a shopping list for a party. Write three sentences about what you 'have' (imeti) and what you 'need to have' (moram imeti) for the party.
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Sample answer
Imam pijačo, nimam pa prigrizkov. Moram imeti dovolj sladoleda. Upam, da imamo dobro glasbo za zabavo.
Describe your ideal pet. Use the verb 'imeti' at least twice to describe what your pet 'has' (e.g., specific features, personality traits).
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Sample answer
Moj idealni pes ima dolgo dlako in je zelo prijazen. Vedno ima veliko energije za igro, ima tudi zelo rad otroke.
Imagine you are describing your new apartment to a friend. Write three sentences using 'imeti' to talk about what your apartment 'has' or what you 'have' in it.
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Sample answer
Moje novo stanovanje ima velik balkon s čudovitim razgledom. Imam udoben kavč in prostorno kuhinjo. Stanovanje ima tudi dve spalnici.
What do Marko and Ana 'have' (imeti) in common regarding their hobbies?
Read this passage:
Marko in Ana sta se pogovarjala o svojih hobijih. Marko je rekel: 'Jaz imam veliko knjig, rad jih berem.' Ana je odgovorila: 'Jaz pa imam rada pohodništvo. Vsak vikend imava s fantom izlet v hribe.'
What do Marko and Ana 'have' (imeti) in common regarding their hobbies?
The passage states Marko 'ima veliko knjig' (has many books) and Ana 'ima rada pohodništvo' (likes hiking), indicating they both possess hobbies.
The passage states Marko 'ima veliko knjig' (has many books) and Ana 'ima rada pohodništvo' (likes hiking), indicating they both possess hobbies.
What does Mrs. Novak 'have' (imeti) in her garden according to the text?
Read this passage:
Moja soseda, gospa Novak, ima zelo lepo rožno gredo pred hišo. Vsako leto ima drugačne rože, od tulipanov do vrtnic. Vedno ima tudi nekaj zelišč za kuhanje.
What does Mrs. Novak 'have' (imeti) in her garden according to the text?
The passage mentions 'lepo rožno gredo' (beautiful flowerbed) with 'drugačne rože' (different flowers) and 'nekaj zelišč' (some herbs).
The passage mentions 'lepo rožno gredo' (beautiful flowerbed) with 'drugačne rože' (different flowers) and 'nekaj zelišč' (some herbs).
What are the students NOT allowed to 'have' (imeti) during the exam?
Read this passage:
Študentje imajo jutri pomemben izpit. Morajo imeti s seboj osebni dokument in pisalo. Profesor je poudaril, da nihče ne sme imeti mobilnega telefona na izpitu.
What are the students NOT allowed to 'have' (imeti) during the exam?
The last sentence clearly states 'nihče ne sme imeti mobilnega telefona na izpitu' (nobody is allowed to have a mobile phone at the exam).
The last sentence clearly states 'nihče ne sme imeti mobilnega telefona na izpitu' (nobody is allowed to have a mobile phone at the exam).
Jaz ___ veliko dela jutri. (to have)
The verb 'imeti' (to have) conjugates to 'imam' for the first person singular (jaz - I).
Ali vi ___ čas za pogovor? (to have)
For the formal 'you' or plural 'you' (vi), 'imeti' conjugates to 'imate'.
On ___ nov avto. (to have)
The third person singular (on - he, ona - she, ono - it) form of 'imeti' is 'ima'.
Otroci ___ veliko igrač. (to have)
For the third person plural (oni - they masculine, one - they feminine, ona - they neuter), 'imeti' conjugates to 'imajo'.
Midva ___ pomembno srečanje. (to have)
For the first person dual (midva - we two masculine), 'imeti' conjugates to 'imava'.
Ti ___ lep nasmeh. (to have)
The second person singular (ti - you informal) form of 'imeti' is 'imaš'.
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