Signification
Asking for a translation or word.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians are very helpful toward language learners. Using this phrase shows you are making an effort, which is highly respected. In the capital, people might switch to English quickly. Stick to your Slovenian by following up with 'Hvala! Kako se pa reče...?' to keep the conversation in the target language. In the east, you might hear 'Kak se reče?' (dropping the 'o'). This is a common dialectal variation. In formal writing or news, you might see 'Kako se imenuje' instead of 'reče'.
Use your finger!
Combine 'Kako se reče temu?' with pointing to learn words for everything you see in Slovenia.
Mind the Case
If you use a noun after 'reče', try to put it in the dative case (e.g., 'tej mizi' instead of 'ta miza').
Signification
Asking for a translation or word.
Use your finger!
Combine 'Kako se reče temu?' with pointing to learn words for everything you see in Slovenia.
Mind the Case
If you use a noun after 'reče', try to put it in the dative case (e.g., 'tej mizi' instead of 'ta miza').
Don't be shy
Slovenians love it when you ask. It's a great way to start a conversation with a local.
Add 'že'
Say 'Kako se že reče...?' if you knew the word but forgot it. It makes you sound more like a native!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask how to say 'apple'.
Kako ___ reče 'apple'?
The reflexive particle 'se' is required for this impersonal expression.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a translation?
How do you say 'bread'?
'Kako se reče' is the standard neutral expression.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related but distinct vocabulary-building questions.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
A: Oprostite, ___ se reče temu sadežu? B: To je jabolko.
We use 'Kako' (How) to ask for names or translations in Slovenian.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
How vs What
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKako ___ reče 'apple'?
The reflexive particle 'se' is required for this impersonal expression.
How do you say 'bread'?
'Kako se reče' is the standard neutral expression.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related but distinct vocabulary-building questions.
A: Oprostite, ___ se reče temu sadežu? B: To je jabolko.
We use 'Kako' (How) to ask for names or translations in Slovenian.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for names use 'Kako ti je ime?' or 'Kako se pišete?'.
Always use the singular 'reče' for the general question, even if asking about multiple things.
'Reče' is more common for naming/translating, while 'pravi' is used for quoting someone.
No, if you are in Slovenia, it is implied. You only need it if you are comparing languages.
In Slovenian logic, you ask *how* a thing is called, not *what* it is called.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Use 'Kako se to napiše?'.
Use 'Kako se to izgovori?'.
Yes, if you forget a specific professional term, it's perfectly fine to ask.
It means 'in the Slovenian way' or 'in Slovenian'. It's an alternative to 'v slovenščini'.
Expressions liées
Kaj pomeni...?
similarWhat does ... mean?
Kako se izgovori...?
specialized formHow is ... pronounced?
Kako se napiše...?
specialized formHow is ... written?
Kako se temu streže?
idiomHow is this handled?
Kako ti je ime?
contrastWhat is your name?
