Signification
An attractive young woman.
Contexte culturel
The 'lepo dekle' is often associated with the 'Gorenjska' region, known for its beautiful mountains and traditional costumes. Almost every 'polka' or 'valček' mentions a 'lepo dekle' waiting for her 'fant' (boy/boyfriend). In 19th-century literature, beauty was often tied to moral virtue. A 'lepo dekle' was expected to be 'pridna' (hardworking). In cities like Ljubljana, 'lepa punca' has largely replaced 'lepo dekle' in casual speech, but 'dekle' remains the choice for romantic or formal contexts.
The Neuter Trap
Always double-check your adjective endings. If you use 'dekle', the adjective MUST end in 'o'.
Complimenting
Slovenians are generally modest. A compliment like 'lepo dekle' is well-received if it feels sincere and not overly aggressive.
Signification
An attractive young woman.
The Neuter Trap
Always double-check your adjective endings. If you use 'dekle', the adjective MUST end in 'o'.
Complimenting
Slovenians are generally modest. A compliment like 'lepo dekle' is well-received if it feels sincere and not overly aggressive.
Plural Mastery
Memorize the plural 'lepa dekleta'. It sounds like a feminine singular, but it's actually neuter plural. This is a common test question!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'dekle'.
To je ____ dekle.
'Dekle' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective ending '-o'.
Fill in the missing word in this plural sentence.
V parku so se igrala tri lepa ____.
The plural of 'dekle' is 'dekleta'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'lepo dekle'?
The phrase is a staple of Slovenian folk music and traditional storytelling.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali si videl tisto dekle? B: Da, res je ____.
Even when the noun is implied, the adjective must remain neuter to match 'dekle'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Girl: Dekle vs Punca
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTo je ____ dekle.
'Dekle' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective ending '-o'.
V parku so se igrala tri lepa ____.
The plural of 'dekle' is 'dekleta'.
Where would you most likely hear 'lepo dekle'?
The phrase is a staple of Slovenian folk music and traditional storytelling.
A: Ali si videl tisto dekle? B: Da, res je ____.
Even when the noun is implied, the adjective must remain neuter to match 'dekle'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a very neutral and respectful word. However, don't use it for older women.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. It must be 'lepo dekle'.
'Punca' is more common in daily life. 'Dekle' is more formal, literary, or traditional.
You say 'lepa dekleta'.
Yes, in many contexts 'moje dekle' means 'my girlfriend'.
In this phrase, yes. But 'lepa' is feminine and 'lep' is masculine.
It's a linguistic fossil from when diminutives were all neuter.
Yes, it is one of the most common phrases in Slovenian folk music.
Usually, you would use 'lep dojenček' or 'lepa deklica' for a baby.
'Huda bejba' is the most common slang equivalent.
Expressions liées
lepa punca
synonymBeautiful girl (informal)
čedno dekle
similarGood-looking girl
zala deklica
specialized formFair maiden
huda bejba
slangHot babe
lepa ženska
contrastBeautiful woman
