Signification
Performing on a musical instrument.
Contexte culturel
Public music schools (Glasbene šole) are extremely popular. Most children who 'igrajo klavir' attend these schools for 6-8 years. The piano is a staple of the 'salon culture' in cities like Ljubljana and Maribor, reflecting a shared history with Vienna. While the accordion is the national instrument, the piano is often used in 'zabavna glasba' (pop-folk) arrangements. Electronic keyboards are common, but the prestige of 'playing the piano' (acoustic) remains high.
Drop the 'na'
While you might hear 'igrati na klavir', sticking to 'igrati klavir' is safer and more standard for beginners.
No 'se'!
Remember: 'Igram se' means you are playing with toys. 'Igram klavir' means you are making music.
Signification
Performing on a musical instrument.
Drop the 'na'
While you might hear 'igrati na klavir', sticking to 'igrati klavir' is safer and more standard for beginners.
No 'se'!
Remember: 'Igram se' means you are playing with toys. 'Igram klavir' means you are making music.
Negation Rule
When you say you DON'T play, use 'klavirja' (genitive). It makes you sound like a pro.
Music School Talk
If you play, mention if you went to 'glasbena šola'. It's a huge part of Slovenian social identity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'igrati'.
Jaz ______ klavir vsak dan.
The first person singular form of 'igrati' is 'igram'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He doesn't play the piano'?
In negative sentences, the object usually changes to the genitive case (klavirja).
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the basic variations of the phrase in different tenses and moods.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali tvoja sestra igra kakšen instrument? B: Da, ona ______ ______.
The third person singular 'ona' requires the verb form 'igra'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Pianos
Instruments
- • Klavir (Grand)
- • Pianino (Upright)
- • Električni klavir (Digital)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz ______ klavir vsak dan.
The first person singular form of 'igrati' is 'igram'.
How do you say 'He doesn't play the piano'?
In negative sentences, the object usually changes to the genitive case (klavirja).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic variations of the phrase in different tenses and moods.
A: Ali tvoja sestra igra kakšen instrument? B: Da, ona ______ ______.
The third person singular 'ona' requires the verb form 'igra'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, Slovenian doesn't have articles. Just say 'igrati klavir'.
Rarely. 'Klavir' is the standard word. 'Pianino' is used for upright pianos.
Slovenian doesn't have a continuous tense. 'Igram klavir' means both 'I play' and 'I am playing'.
Yes, for team sports like 'igrati nogomet' (play football).
'Klavir' can be a general term or specifically a grand piano. 'Pianino' is specifically the smaller, upright version.
Say: 'Želim se naučiti igrati klavir.'
No, it's common in speech, but 'igrati klavir' is more formal and standard.
It is 'mi igramo'.
It is in the Accusative case.
Yes, that means 'to play music' in general.
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