Signification
There is no place better than home.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians often build their own houses over many years. This proverb validates the hard work and sacrifice involved in creating a 'dom'. In the mountains, the home was a literal life-saver during winter. The proverb carries a weight of physical safety. Even in Ljubljana's modern apartments, this proverb is used to celebrate the 'hygge' or 'domačnost' (homeliness) of a small space. For Slovenians living in the USA or Argentina, this phrase is a nostalgic link to their roots.
Shorten it!
You can just say 'Ljubo doma...' and people will know exactly what you mean.
Gift Idea
This phrase is often written on decorative wooden plaques or embroidered on kitchen towels in Slovenia.
Signification
There is no place better than home.
Shorten it!
You can just say 'Ljubo doma...' and people will know exactly what you mean.
Gift Idea
This phrase is often written on decorative wooden plaques or embroidered on kitchen towels in Slovenia.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Ljubo doma, kdor ______ ima.
The clitic 'ga' refers to the masculine noun 'dom'.
Which situation is best for using this proverb?
You just arrived home after a 10-hour flight.
This proverb is the standard expression for the relief of returning home.
Match the Slovenian words with their English meanings in the proverb.
Ljubo, Doma, Kdor, Ima
Understanding the literal components helps in memorization.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Končno sva se vrnila s potovanja!' B: 'Res je. ________.'
The proverb is a natural response to returning from a trip.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLjubo doma, kdor ______ ima.
The clitic 'ga' refers to the masculine noun 'dom'.
You just arrived home after a 10-hour flight.
This proverb is the standard expression for the relief of returning home.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding the literal components helps in memorization.
A: 'Končno sva se vrnila s potovanja!' B: 'Res je. ________.'
The proverb is a natural response to returning from a trip.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn Slovenian, when we describe a general feeling or state (like 'it is nice'), we use the neuter form of the adjective ending in -o.
Yes! Even if you don't own the building, it is your 'home' (dom), so the proverb applies.
It is neutral. You can use it with your grandmother or in a newspaper article.
It refers to 'dom' (home). Since 'dom' is a masculine noun, we use the masculine clitic 'ga'.
Yes, 'Ljubo doma' is a very common shortening.
Almost exactly, but with a slight emphasis on the fact that you are lucky to have a home.
No, it specifically refers to your own home.
Yes, it is one of the most well-known proverbs in Slovenia.
Try saying 'k' and 'd' very close together, like the start of 'could' but without the vowel.
Other Slavic languages have similar proverbs, but this specific wording is uniquely Slovenian.
Expressions liées
Povsod je lepo, a doma je najlepše
similarEverywhere is beautiful, but home is the most beautiful.
Domači prag je najdražji
similarThe home threshold is the dearest.
Brez doma ni nikomur dobro
contrastWithout a home, no one is well.
Moj dom, moj grad
builds onMy home, my castle.
