Signification
Paying close attention to something.
Contexte culturel
In Slovenian schools, 'pozornost' is often linked to 'pridnost' (diligence). A student who is 'pozoren' is highly respected by teachers. Safety in the mountains is a national priority. Signs saying 'Bodite pozorni na padajoče kamenje' (Watch for falling rocks) are common. Being 'pozoren' to guests (noticing their needs before they ask) is a sign of a good host in Slovenian homes.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember: Biti pozoren + NA + Accusative. If you remember the 'na', you're 90% there.
No 'Plačati'!
Never say 'plačati pozornost'. It's the most obvious sign of an English speaker.
Signification
Paying close attention to something.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember: Biti pozoren + NA + Accusative. If you remember the 'na', you're 90% there.
No 'Plačati'!
Never say 'plačati pozornost'. It's the most obvious sign of an English speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'pozoren'.
Ana je zelo _______ (feminine) učenka.
Because 'Ana' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.
Choose the correct preposition and case.
Bodi pozoren ___ cesto.
'Biti pozoren' always takes 'na' + Accusative when referring to an object of focus.
Complete the dialogue.
Učitelj: 'Učenci, bodite pozorni!' Učenec: 'Se opravičujem, ______.'
'Nisem bil pozoren' is the natural way to say 'I wasn't paying attention'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesAna je zelo _______ (feminine) učenka.
Because 'Ana' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.
Bodi pozoren ___ cesto.
'Biti pozoren' always takes 'na' + Accusative when referring to an object of focus.
Učitelj: 'Učenci, bodite pozorni!' Učenec: 'Se opravičujem, ______.'
'Nisem bil pozoren' is the natural way to say 'I wasn't paying attention'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but use 'do' + Genitive to mean 'considerate' (e.g., On je pozoren do mene).
It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a bar to a boardroom.
The noun is 'pozornost' (attention).
Expressions liées
Paziti na
similarTo watch out for / To take care of
Osredotočiti se
specialized formTo focus
Ignorirati
contrastTo ignore
