Signification
A common shopping task.
Contexte culturel
Bread is often served with every meal, including pasta. It is considered disrespectful to throw bread away; many older Slovenians will kiss a piece of bread if it falls on the floor. Across the Balkans, 'kupiti hleb/kruh' is the primary errand. Bakeries (pekarne) are often open 24/7 in larger cities, serving fresh bread at all hours. Like in Austria and Germany, there is a huge variety of bread (rye, pumpkin seed, buckwheat). 'Buying bread' implies choosing from a wide selection. The rise of artisanal bakeries in Ljubljana has made 'kupiti kruh' a gourmet experience, with people traveling across town for specific sourdough loaves.
The 'i' drop
In casual conversation, Slovenians often say 'kupit' instead of 'kupiti'. It sounds more natural.
Sunday Closures
Remember that most shops are closed on Sundays. Always 'kupiti kruh' on Saturday!
Signification
A common shopping task.
The 'i' drop
In casual conversation, Slovenians often say 'kupit' instead of 'kupiti'. It sounds more natural.
Sunday Closures
Remember that most shops are closed on Sundays. Always 'kupiti kruh' on Saturday!
Bakery vs Supermarket
For the best experience, go to a 'pekarna' (bakery) rather than a 'trgovina' (supermarket).
Bread Types
If you don't specify, you might get a generic white loaf. Try asking for 'mešani kruh' (mixed bread) for a more local taste.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kupiti' (Present tense, 1st person singular).
Jaz vsako jutro _______ kruh.
The 1st person singular ending for -iti verbs is -im.
Which sentence is correct in the negative form?
I did not buy bread.
In Slovenian, the object of a negated verb usually moves to the genitive case (kruh -> kruha).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the bakery and want to buy a loaf.
'Rad bi' means 'I would like', which is a polite way to order.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali imamo kruh? B: Ne, ____ ____ ____.
The most logical response to not having bread is saying you are going to buy some.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Kruh you can Kupiti
Vrste kruha
- • Bel kruh
- • Črn kruh
- • Ajdov kruh
- • Polnozrnat kruh
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz vsako jutro _______ kruh.
The 1st person singular ending for -iti verbs is -im.
I did not buy bread.
In Slovenian, the object of a negated verb usually moves to the genitive case (kruh -> kruha).
You are at the bakery and want to buy a loaf.
'Rad bi' means 'I would like', which is a polite way to order.
A: Ali imamo kruh? B: Ne, ____ ____ ____.
The most logical response to not having bread is saying you are going to buy some.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, when referring to the substance or a loaf in general. You only use the plural 'kruhi' when talking about different types of loaves.
Yes, 'iti po kruh' (to go for bread) is actually more common in spoken Slovenian than 'kupiti kruh'.
White bread (bel kruh) is common, but 'črn kruh' (rye/brown bread) and 'ajdov kruh' (buckwheat bread) are very traditional.
You can say 'polovico kruha, prosim'.
Most bakeries provide a paper bag, but it's eco-friendly to bring your own cloth bag (vrečka iz blaga).
It is generally affordable, usually between 1.50€ and 4.00€ depending on the size and type.
It literally means 'bread parents', but it's an old term for godparents or foster parents who provide 'bread' (sustenance).
Yes, 'kupiti' is the general verb for buying anything, from 'kruh' to 'avto' (a car).
That is the genitive case, used after negation or for partitive meanings (some bread).
No, supermarkets (trgovine) and even gas stations (bencinske črpalke) sell it.
Expressions liées
peči kruh
similarto bake bread
rezati kruh
builds onto slice bread
služiti kruh
figurativeto earn a living
bel kruh
specialized formwhite bread
star kruh
contraststale bread
