Signification
Stating current destination for shopping.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians often use 'Mercator', 'Spar', or 'Hofer' instead of the word 'trgovina'. It's very common to say 'Grem v Mercator'. In the capital, 'BTC City' is one of the largest shopping areas in Europe. People often say 'Grem v BTC' instead of 'Grem v trgovino'. In villages, the 'trgovina' is a social hub. Going to the store often involves a 10-minute chat with the cashier or neighbors. Since 2020, stores are closed on Sundays. This has made the phrase 'Grem v trgovino' on Saturday evenings much more urgent.
The 'O' Rule
Think of the 'o' in 'trgovino' as a wheel. If you are moving (going), you need the wheel!
Sunday Closure
Don't plan to say 'Grem v trgovino' on a Sunday in Slovenia; you'll likely find the doors locked!
Signification
Stating current destination for shopping.
The 'O' Rule
Think of the 'o' in 'trgovino' as a wheel. If you are moving (going), you need the wheel!
Sunday Closure
Don't plan to say 'Grem v trgovino' on a Sunday in Slovenia; you'll likely find the doors locked!
Specifics Matter
If you want to sound like a local, name the store. 'Grem v Spar' sounds more natural than the general 'Grem v trgovino'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the word 'trgovina'.
Grem v trgovin__.
We use the ending '-o' because 'grem' indicates motion to a destination (Accusative case).
Which sentence is correct if you are ALREADY inside the shop?
Where are you?
'Sem v trgovini' uses the Locative case, which is used for location without motion.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all variations of the same basic intent.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kam greš? B: ________. Rabiš kaj?
The question 'Kam greš?' (Where are you going?) requires a destination in the accusative.
Which phrase fits a formal office setting best?
You are leaving work and telling your boss you are going to the store.
'Odhajam' is slightly more formal and clear for a professional setting.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Types of Shops
Food
- • Živilska trgovina
- • Pekarna
- • Mesnica
General
- • Štacuna
- • Supermarket
- • Center
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesGrem v trgovin__.
We use the ending '-o' because 'grem' indicates motion to a destination (Accusative case).
Where are you?
'Sem v trgovini' uses the Locative case, which is used for location without motion.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all variations of the same basic intent.
A: Kam greš? B: ________. Rabiš kaj?
The question 'Kam greš?' (Where are you going?) requires a destination in the accusative.
You are leaving work and telling your boss you are going to the store.
'Odhajam' is slightly more formal and clear for a professional setting.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect. You must change the ending to '-o' to show you are moving toward the store.
'Trgovina' is the standard word. 'Štacuna' is informal and very common in spoken language.
You say 'V trgovini sem'. Note the ending changes to '-i'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even your boss.
No, 'grem' already tells us it's 'I'. Adding 'jaz' is only for emphasis.
You say 'Grem v trgovine' (plural accusative).
Yes, but 'Grem v šoping center' is more specific for a large mall.
Say 'Greš z mano v trgovino?'
In this context, 'po' means 'to get' or 'for'.
'Grem v nabavo' is a common slangy way to say you're going for a big grocery haul.
Expressions liées
Grem na tržnico
similarI am going to the open-air market.
Grem po nakupih
synonymI am going shopping.
Grem v štacuno
informalI'm going to the shop.
Grem v trafiko
specialized formI'm going to the newsstand.
Grem v lekarno
specialized formI'm going to the pharmacy.
