Signification
To be informed about current events.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians place a high value on being 'razgledan' (well-informed/broad-minded). Being 'na tekočem' is the first step to being considered 'razgledan'. In Slovenian offices, 'biti na tekočem' is often linked to the 'coffee break' culture. Much of the 'staying updated' happens during informal 15-minute breaks. The national broadcaster RTVSLO frequently uses 'Ostanite na tekočem' as a transition phrase before commercial breaks or at the end of news segments. Younger Slovenians use the phrase when talking about 'following' (slediti) people on Instagram or TikTok to stay updated on their lives.
Use it in Emails
End your emails with 'Hvala, ker me držiš na tekočem' to sound professional and polite.
Case Matters
Never say 'na tekoče'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner. Always use the -em ending.
Signification
To be informed about current events.
Use it in Emails
End your emails with 'Hvala, ker me držiš na tekočem' to sound professional and polite.
Case Matters
Never say 'na tekoče'. It's a dead giveaway that you're a beginner. Always use the -em ending.
The 'Z' Rule
Always pair it with 'z' (with) if you want to mention a specific topic. 'Na tekočem z [instrumental case]'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Jaz sem na ________ (tekoče) z novicami.
The preposition 'na' in this idiom requires the locative case, which for the neuter 'tekoče' is 'tekočem'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a colleague to keep you updated?
Kako rečemo 'Keep me updated'?
'Držati nekoga na tekočem' is the standard idiomatic expression for keeping someone updated.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English equivalent.
Poveži pare.
These are the four most common variations of the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
Marko: 'Ali veš, da imamo jutri sestanek?' Ana: 'Ne, nisem ____ ________.'
Ana is saying she wasn't aware of the news, so she uses the standard idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Biti vs. Ostati vs. Držati
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz sem na ________ (tekoče) z novicami.
The preposition 'na' in this idiom requires the locative case, which for the neuter 'tekoče' is 'tekočem'.
Kako rečemo 'Keep me updated'?
'Držati nekoga na tekočem' is the standard idiomatic expression for keeping someone updated.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four most common variations of the idiom.
Marko: 'Ali veš, da imamo jutri sestanek?' Ana: 'Ne, nisem ____ ________.'
Ana is saying she wasn't aware of the news, so she uses the standard idiom.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's never out of place.
Yes! It's very common to ask 'Si na tekočem z Majo?' to ask for the latest gossip about her.
'Vedeti' is just to know a fact. 'Biti na tekočem' implies you are following an ongoing situation.
Use 'Drži me na tekočem'.
Yes, 'Sem na tekočem z rezultati' is perfect.
Younger people might say 'biti v loopu' (borrowed from English), but 'na tekočem' is still more common.
No, it applies to any information that changes over time: work, fashion, technology, or friends' lives.
The instrumental case. For example: 'z novicami' (with news).
Yes: 'Bil sem na tekočem' (I was up to date).
Yes, Croatian has 'biti u toku', which is similar but uses 'in the flow' instead of 'on the current'.
Expressions liées
biti v toku
similarTo be in the flow.
biti seznanjen
synonymTo be acquainted/informed.
spremljati dogajanje
builds onTo follow the happenings.
zaostajati
contrastTo lag behind.
