Signification
Not being in a romantic relationship.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Ljubljana, being 'samski' is increasingly celebrated as a time for self-discovery and travel. Many 'samski' people live in shared apartments (cimri). In smaller villages, there is still a traditional expectation to marry young. Being 'samski' past 30 might lead to frequent questions from neighbors. Pop songs often use the theme of being 'samski' or 'sam' to express independence or heartbreak. It's a staple of Slovenian 'zabavna glasba'. Slovenia recognizes 'common-law marriage' (izvenzakonska skupnost) after a certain period of living together, so many people who are technically 'samski' on paper are treated as married legally.
Gender Matters
Always remember to change the ending to -a if you are a woman. 'Sem samska' is one of the first things you'll say in a social setting.
Sam vs Samski
Don't tell people 'Sem sam' unless you want them to feel sorry for you for being alone right now.
Signification
Not being in a romantic relationship.
Gender Matters
Always remember to change the ending to -a if you are a woman. 'Sem samska' is one of the first things you'll say in a social setting.
Sam vs Samski
Don't tell people 'Sem sam' unless you want them to feel sorry for you for being alone right now.
The 'Solo' alternative
If you forget 'samski', you can use 'solo'. It's understood by everyone and is gender-neutral in slang.
Nosy Relatives
If a relative asks 'Ali si še samski?', a common polite but firm answer is 'Uživam v svobodi' (I am enjoying my freedom).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'samski' or 'samska'.
Moj brat je ______, moja sestra pa ni.
Because 'brat' (brother) is masculine, we use 'samski'.
Which sentence is correct for a woman?
A woman wants to say she is single. What does she say?
'Samska' is the feminine singular form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali si še vedno ______? B: Ne, zdaj imam fant.
The speaker B says 'imam fant' (I have a boyfriend), implying B is likely female (or in a context where 'samska' is appropriate).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are filling out a government form about your marital status.
This is the standard formal way to indicate status on a form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sam vs. Samski
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoj brat je ______, moja sestra pa ni.
Because 'brat' (brother) is masculine, we use 'samski'.
A woman wants to say she is single. What does she say?
'Samska' is the feminine singular form.
A: Ali si še vedno ______? B: Ne, zdaj imam fant.
The speaker B says 'imam fant' (I have a boyfriend), implying B is likely female (or in a context where 'samska' is appropriate).
You are filling out a government form about your marital status.
This is the standard formal way to indicate status on a form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is the most neutral and polite term available.
Yes, socially they are 'samski', though legally they are 'ločen'.
For a group of men or a mixed group, it is 'samski'. For a group of women, it is 'samske'.
'Neporočen' specifically means 'unmarried'. You could have a partner of 20 years and still be 'neporočen', but you wouldn't be 'samski'.
You say 'Želim ostati samski' (male) or 'Želim ostati samska' (female).
Yes, it is the standard term used in profile settings.
Not necessarily. It is a status, not an emotion. To imply loneliness, use 'osamljen'.
No, it is strictly for people and their relationship status.
It's a historical term for a 'bachelor hotel' or worker's dormitory for single men.
Simply ask 'Ali si samski?' or 'Ali si samska?'. It is a direct but standard question.
Expressions liées
biti sam
similarTo be alone
samski stan
specialized formThe state of being single
stari fant
specialized formOld bachelor
biti prost
similarTo be free
ločen
contrastDivorced
vdovec
contrastWidower
