Signification
Observing the day of one's birth.
Contexte culturel
The 'Abraham' celebration at age 50 is the most significant birthday. It often involves a 'mlaj' (decorated tree) and a long night of music and food. In some villages, the 'god' (name day) is still celebrated alongside or instead of the birthday, especially among older generations. It is culturally expected that the person having the birthday brings food (usually sweets) for their colleagues. Younger people often celebrate in 'najeti prostori' (rented spaces) or 'koče' (mountain huts) to have more privacy for loud parties.
The -ujem rule
Always remember that verbs ending in -ovati change to -ujem. This is a very common pattern in Slovenian (e.g., kupovati -> kupujem).
Paying the bill
If you invite people to 'praznovati' with you at a restaurant, it is usually expected that you pay for everyone.
Signification
Observing the day of one's birth.
The -ujem rule
Always remember that verbs ending in -ovati change to -ujem. This is a very common pattern in Slovenian (e.g., kupovati -> kupujem).
Paying the bill
If you invite people to 'praznovati' with you at a restaurant, it is usually expected that you pay for everyone.
Don't say 'praznovam'
Even though it sounds logical, 'praznovam' is incorrect and a very common beginner mistake.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'praznovati'.
Jaz danes _______ rojstni dan.
The first person singular present tense of 'praznovati' is 'praznujem'.
Choose the most natural way to say 'He celebrated his 50th birthday'.
Kako rečemo, da je nekdo star 50 let?
'Abraham' is the specific Slovenian cultural term for the 50th birthday.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kje boš praznoval rojstni dan? B: _______.
The question asks 'where', so the answer should provide a location and use the future tense.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
'Vabimo vas na praznovanje rojstnega dne.'
The use of 'Vabimo vas' (plural/formal you) and the noun 'praznovanje' indicates a formal register.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Praznovanje
Milestones
- • Abraham (50)
- • Polnoletnost (18)
- • Okrogla obletnica
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz danes _______ rojstni dan.
The first person singular present tense of 'praznovati' is 'praznujem'.
Kako rečemo, da je nekdo star 50 let?
'Abraham' is the specific Slovenian cultural term for the 50th birthday.
A: Kje boš praznoval rojstni dan? B: _______.
The question asks 'where', so the answer should provide a location and use the future tense.
'Vabimo vas na praznovanje rojstnega dne.'
The use of 'Vabimo vas' (plural/formal you) and the noun 'praznovanje' indicates a formal register.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'praznovati obletnico poroke'.
It is neutral. It can be used in any context.
'Praznovati' is for holidays and birthdays; 'proslavljati' is often for specific achievements or victories.
Ne praznujem rojstnih dni.
It is the Slovenian term for a 50th birthday celebration.
It's optional. 'Praznujem rojstni dan' already implies it's yours unless stated otherwise.
Yes, 'praznovati božič' (to celebrate Christmas) is very common.
Praznoval (m), praznovala (f), praznovali (pl).
It is always two separate words.
Pridi na moje praznovanje rojstnega dne!
Expressions liées
vse najboljše
similarall the best (Happy Birthday)
praznovanje
builds onthe celebration (noun)
godovati
contrastto celebrate a name day
prirediti zabavo
specialized formto throw a party
