A1 Expression خنثی

Ni slabo

Not bad

معنی

Expressing that things are okay.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Slovenians often use 'Ni slabo' to avoid 'fovšija' (envy). It's a social strategy to keep a low profile. In this region, known for being 'thrifty' and reserved, 'Ni slabo' might be the highest praise you ever get. In the capital, you'll often hear the slang version 'Ni švoh', influenced by German. Younger Slovenians use 'Ni slabo' ironically on Instagram when posting photos of luxury, mocking the traditional modesty.

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The 'Nod' Factor

When saying 'Ni slabo', give a small, single nod. It reinforces the Slovenian sense of 'grounded satisfaction'.

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Avoid Over-enthusiasm

If you say 'NI SLABO!!!' with too much energy, it sounds sarcastic. Keep your tone level.

معنی

Expressing that things are okay.

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The 'Nod' Factor

When saying 'Ni slabo', give a small, single nod. It reinforces the Slovenian sense of 'grounded satisfaction'.

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Avoid Over-enthusiasm

If you say 'NI SLABO!!!' with too much energy, it sounds sarcastic. Keep your tone level.

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Complimenting others

Use 'Ni slabo' to compliment a friend's work. It sounds more sincere and less like empty flattery than 'Super!'.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to say 'Not bad'.

Kako si? ___ slabo.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ni

We use 'ni' (it is not) for the impersonal expression 'Ni slabo'.

Which sentence means 'The pizza is not bad'?

Choose the correct translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Pica ni slaba.

Because 'pica' is a feminine noun, the adjective 'slab' must change to the feminine form 'slaba'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

A: Ti je všeč ta film? B: ________, ampak malo dolg je.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ni slabo

'Ni slabo' fits perfectly as a moderate opinion followed by a 'but'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just finished a difficult hike and feel okay.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ni slabo.

'Ni slabo' expresses that the outcome was satisfactory.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use Ni Slabo

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Situations

  • Greetings
  • Food
  • Weather
  • Results

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to say 'Not bad'. جای خالی A1

Kako si? ___ slabo.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ni

We use 'ni' (it is not) for the impersonal expression 'Ni slabo'.

Which sentence means 'The pizza is not bad'? Choose A2

Choose the correct translation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Pica ni slaba.

Because 'pica' is a feminine noun, the adjective 'slab' must change to the feminine form 'slaba'.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Ti je všeč ta film? B: ________, ampak malo dolg je.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ni slabo

'Ni slabo' fits perfectly as a moderate opinion followed by a 'but'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You just finished a difficult hike and feel okay.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ni slabo.

'Ni slabo' expresses that the outcome was satisfactory.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

Yes, but use it to describe a result or a situation, not your own skills. For your skills, be more direct.

'V redu' is more neutral. 'Ni slabo' suggests that something could have been bad, but isn't, which adds a layer of relief or surprise.

Yes, if it's an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., ni slaba kava, ni slab avto). If used alone as 'It's not bad', it stays 'slabo'.

No, it's very polite and common. Only rude if used to dismiss someone's major achievement.

The most common slang version is 'Ni švoh'.

Use 'Sploh ni slabo'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Ni napačno

synonym

Not wrong

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V redu

similar

In order / Okay

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Tako-tako

similar

So-so

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Odlično

contrast

Excellent

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Ni švoh

specialized form

Not weak (slang for good)

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