Signification
Expressing a desire or want.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians often use 'Želim si' in the context of 'hrepenenje' (longing), a central theme in Slovenian literature, especially in the works of Ivan Cankar. In the mountains, 'Želim si' is often used when wishing for good weather ('lepo vreme'), which is crucial for safety and farming. Younger generations use 'Želim si' frequently on social media to express 'FOMO' or travel desires. During 'Miklavževanje' (St. Nicholas Day), children write lists of what they 'si želijo' to the saint.
The Birthday Rule
Always use 'si' when blowing out candles, or you might accidentally give your wish away!
Aggression Check
If you are in a restaurant, 'Rad bi' is safer. 'Želim si' can sound a bit like a demanding child if your tone isn't right.
Signification
Expressing a desire or want.
The Birthday Rule
Always use 'si' when blowing out candles, or you might accidentally give your wish away!
Aggression Check
If you are in a restaurant, 'Rad bi' is safer. 'Želim si' can sound a bit like a demanding child if your tone isn't right.
Word Order
If you add 'ne' (not), it becomes 'Ne želim si'. The 'si' still stays right after the verb.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Jaz ___ želim novo kolo.
The verb 'želeti' always requires the dative reflexive 'si' when expressing a personal wish.
Which sentence is correct for 'I want a coffee'?
Choose the correct option:
The verb comes first, followed by 'si', and the object 'kava' must be in the accusative 'kavo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kaj si želiš za kosilo? B: ___ si pizzo.
The speaker is answering a question using the same verb 'želeti si'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are blowing out candles on a cake.
When making a wish for yourself, use 'si'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz ___ želim novo kolo.
The verb 'želeti' always requires the dative reflexive 'si' when expressing a personal wish.
Choose the correct option:
The verb comes first, followed by 'si', and the object 'kava' must be in the accusative 'kavo'.
A: Kaj si želiš za kosilo? B: ___ si pizzo.
The speaker is answering a question using the same verb 'želeti si'.
Situation: You are blowing out candles on a cake.
When making a wish for yourself, use 'si'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, 'Želim' on its own sounds like you are about to wish something for someone else and haven't finished the sentence.
Yes, significantly. 'Hočem' is very direct and often avoided in polite company.
Usually the Accusative (tožilnik) for objects, or the Infinitive for actions.
Yes, 'Želim si biti...' is perfectly correct.
It's a cultural preference for politeness and indirectness in social transactions.
Expressions liées
Rad bi
similarI would like
Hočem
similarI want
Hrepenim po
specialized formI long for
Upam na
contrastI hope for
Potrebujem
contrastI need
