Signification
Expressing a hobby or interest in travel.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians often use 'potovanje' for long trips abroad and 'izlet' for day trips or weekend trips. If you say 'Rad potujem,' people will assume you mean international travel. In the wider Balkan context, hospitality is linked to travel. If you tell someone 'Rad potujem,' they might invite you to their home for coffee to hear your stories. Ljubljana is becoming a hub for travelers. 'Rad potujem' is a common phrase in co-working spaces like Poligon. For many Slovenians, 'traveling' includes mountain expeditions. 'Rad potujem v hribe' is a very common variation.
Gender is Key
Always check your gender before saying 'rad' or 'rada'. It's the most common giveaway that someone is a beginner.
Add 'Zelo'
Adding 'zelo' (very) makes you sound more enthusiastic and native.
Signification
Expressing a hobby or interest in travel.
Gender is Key
Always check your gender before saying 'rad' or 'rada'. It's the most common giveaway that someone is a beginner.
Add 'Zelo'
Adding 'zelo' (very) makes you sound more enthusiastic and native.
Don't use 'Lajkam'
While 'lajkam' (from English 'like') is used on social media, it's not used for hobbies like traveling in spoken Slovenian.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for a woman speaking.
Jaz ____ potujem.
Women must use the feminine singular form 'rada'.
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Mi radi ________ (potovati).
The verb must agree with 'Mi' (we), which is 'potujemo'.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Phrases: 1. Rad potujem sam. 2. Rada potujem z vlakom. 3. Radi potujemo poleti.
Matching gender and specific details like 'sam' (alone) and 'vlak' (train).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali rad potuješ? B: Da, ____ rad potujem, ker je zabavno.
'Zelo' (very) fits the positive 'Da' at the start of the sentence.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz ____ potujem.
Women must use the feminine singular form 'rada'.
Mi radi ________ (potovati).
The verb must agree with 'Mi' (we), which is 'potujemo'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching gender and specific details like 'sam' (alone) and 'vlak' (train).
A: Ali rad potuješ? B: Da, ____ rad potujem, ker je zabavno.
'Zelo' (very) fits the positive 'Da' at the start of the sentence.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, that is a literal translation from English. Use 'Rad potujem'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or your boss.
Use the plural: 'Radi potujemo'.
Say 'Ne potujem rad'.
Yes! 'Rad jem' (I like to eat), 'Rad spim' (I like to sleep).
Expressions liées
Rad imam potovanja
similarI like travels (noun form)
Uživam v potovanju
builds onI enjoy traveling
Potovalna mrzlica
specialized formTravel fever
Srečno pot
relatedHave a safe trip
