Signification
Having a legal spouse.
Contexte culturel
Civil marriage is the only legally binding form. Many people have a religious ceremony later, but they aren't 'poročeni' legally until they visit the administrative unit. The 'šranga' custom is still alive. The groom must prove he can saw wood or perform tasks to 'earn' his bride from the village. Cohabitation (koruzništvo) is extremely common and socially equal to marriage in most everyday contexts. Marriage is often seen as a family affair. Even if you are 'poročen', your parents might still have a big say in your life, especially in smaller towns.
Dual is key
If you are married, you will most often say 'Sva poročena' (We two are married). Using the plural 'Smo poročeni' sounds like you are in a polyamorous group!
Gender matters
Always check your ending. A man saying 'Sem poročena' will get some funny looks.
Signification
Having a legal spouse.
Dual is key
If you are married, you will most often say 'Sva poročena' (We two are married). Using the plural 'Smo poročeni' sounds like you are in a polyamorous group!
Gender matters
Always check your ending. A man saying 'Sem poročena' will get some funny looks.
Instrumental Case
Practice the 'z/s' + Instrumental. It's the most common grammar mistake with this phrase.
The 'Ring' Question
Slovenians often wear wedding rings on the right hand, though the left is becoming more common. Don't assume someone isn't 'poročen' just by looking at their left hand.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'poročen' based on the subject.
Maja je ___________ z Markom.
Maja is feminine singular, so we use 'poročena'.
Choose the correct preposition and case.
On je poročen ______ (njegova kolegica).
We use 'z' (because 'n' is not a 'ta suhi škafec' consonant) and the Instrumental case.
Complete the dialogue with the dual form.
A: Vidva sta videti srečna. B: Hvala! ______ ______ že deset let.
The speaker is talking about 'the two of us' (dual).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is most formal for a legal document?
This is the official legal terminology in Slovenia.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMaja je ___________ z Markom.
Maja is feminine singular, so we use 'poročena'.
On je poročen ______ (njegova kolegica).
We use 'z' (because 'n' is not a 'ta suhi škafec' consonant) and the Instrumental case.
A: Vidva sta videti srečna. B: Hvala! ______ ______ že deset let.
The speaker is talking about 'the two of us' (dual).
Which phrase is most formal for a legal document?
This is the official legal terminology in Slovenia.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, since 2022, same-sex marriage is legal in Slovenia and the same terminology is used.
'Oženjen' is specifically for men (from 'žena'), but 'poročen' is the standard neutral term for everyone.
You say 'srečno poročen' or 'srečno poročena'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a party and a court of law.
The Instrumental case (orodnik).
Yes, in Slovenian you cannot drop the auxiliary verb 'sem, si, je...'.
Želim biti poročen / poročena.
It's an informal term for someone in a long-term relationship but not married.
No, that's a literal translation from some other languages. Always use 'z njo'.
It is common, but cohabitation is equally accepted socially.
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