Signification
A specific cleaning task.
Contexte culturel
Spring cleaning (spomladansko čiščenje) is a major tradition. Windows must be spotless before Easter. In mountain villages, clean windows are a sign of a well-maintained, hardworking household. In cities like Ljubljana, professional window cleaners are common for modern glass-heavy apartments. Traditional glassworks (glažute) made glass a point of pride, leading to a culture of careful maintenance.
Use the right verb
While 'čistiti' is general, 'pomivati' is very common if you are using a bucket of water.
Watch the case
Always use 'okna' (plural) for the general chore, not 'okno' (singular).
Signification
A specific cleaning task.
Use the right verb
While 'čistiti' is general, 'pomivati' is very common if you are using a bucket of water.
Watch the case
Always use 'okna' (plural) for the general chore, not 'okno' (singular).
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'očistiti' (perfective) when you want to say you have finished the job.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'čistiti'.
Jaz danes _______ okna.
The subject 'Jaz' (I) requires the verb ending '-im'.
Which noun form is correct for 'cleaning windows'?
Moja mama rada čisti _______.
The plural accusative 'okna' is used for the general task.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zakaj imaš krpo in vedro? B: Ker moram _______ _______.
A cloth (krpa) and bucket (vedro) are typical tools for window cleaning.
Match the phrase to the situation.
It is a sunny Saturday in April and you are doing a deep clean of your house.
Spring cleaning (spomladansko čiščenje) is the most common time for this task.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Cleaning Tools
Tools
- • krpa (cloth)
- • čistilo (cleaner)
- • voda (water)
- • vedro (bucket)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz danes _______ okna.
The subject 'Jaz' (I) requires the verb ending '-im'.
Moja mama rada čisti _______.
The plural accusative 'okna' is used for the general task.
A: Zakaj imaš krpo in vedro? B: Ker moram _______ _______.
A cloth (krpa) and bucket (vedro) are typical tools for window cleaning.
It is a sunny Saturday in April and you are doing a deep clean of your house.
Spring cleaning (spomladansko čiščenje) is the most common time for this task.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any situation, from home to business.
It's technically understandable but sounds wrong. Use 'čistiti' or 'pomivati'.
You need 'čistilo' (cleaner), 'krpa' (cloth), and maybe a 'stiskalec' (squeegee).
You say 'Očistil sem okna'.
Yes, if you clean exactly two windows, it is 'čistiti okni'.
'Okno' is a neuter noun, and its plural accusative ending is '-a'.
Usually in spring (April) or autumn (October).
Yes, it is increasingly a shared household task, though traditionally it was seen as a female chore.
Ask: 'Ali lahko očistite okna v mojem stanovanju?'
There isn't much slang, but 'pucati okna' is a very common informal version.
Expressions liées
pomivati okna
synonymto wash windows
brisati steklo
similarto wipe glass
umazana okna
contrastdirty windows
spomladansko čiščenje
builds onspring cleaning
čistilo za steklo
specialized formglass cleaner
