Signification
Asking someone to wait briefly.
Contexte culturel
In Slovenia, it is common to use 'Samo trenutek' even if you are just thinking. It prevents the other person from feeling ignored. In a professional setting, 'Samo trenutek' is often followed by an explanation of what you are doing (e.g., 'checking the file'). Slovenians love their coffee. If a friend arrives while you're finishing a cup, you might say 'Samo trenutek' before leaving. In Ljubljana, you might hear 'Samo moment' more often due to urban slang, while in the countryside, 'Samo trenutek' remains the standard.
The Finger Gesture
In Slovenia, raising your index finger slightly while saying this phrase is a very common and polite non-verbal cue.
Don't be too slow
If you say 'Samo trenutek' and then take 5 minutes, people will find it rude. Use 'Eno minuto' for longer waits.
Signification
Asking someone to wait briefly.
The Finger Gesture
In Slovenia, raising your index finger slightly while saying this phrase is a very common and polite non-verbal cue.
Don't be too slow
If you say 'Samo trenutek' and then take 5 minutes, people will find it rude. Use 'Eno minuto' for longer waits.
The 'Prosim' Rule
Always add 'prosim' (please) when speaking to elders or in formal situations to ensure you don't sound dismissive.
Teste-toi
Choose the most polite way to ask a waiter for more time.
Natakar: 'Ste pripravljeni?' Vi: '________'
'Samo trenutek, prosim' is the standard polite response.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Samo ________, da najdem ključe.
'Trenutek' is the correct word for 'moment'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are on the phone and need to look for a pen.
This phrase is used to ask for a brief pause.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Samo trenutek'
Service
- • Ordering coffee
- • Paying at till
- • Asking for menu
Social
- • Interrupting friend
- • Answering phone
- • Finding keys
Work
- • Finishing email
- • Finding file
- • Putting on hold
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesNatakar: 'Ste pripravljeni?' Vi: '________'
'Samo trenutek, prosim' is the standard polite response.
Samo ________, da najdem ključe.
'Trenutek' is the correct word for 'moment'.
You are on the phone and need to look for a pen.
This phrase is used to ask for a brief pause.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, but it sounds a bit abrupt. 'Samo trenutek' is much more natural.
'Trenutek' is the pure Slovenian word; 'moment' is a loanword. Both are understood, but 'trenutek' is better for formal writing.
You say 'Samo sekundo'.
In this specific phrase, no. It stays as 'trenutek'.
Yes, if you need to check your phone or fix your hair, it's perfectly polite.
Use 'Samo minuto' (Just a minute) or 'Malo počakajte' (Wait a little).
Yes, but pair it with 'Oprostite' (Excuse me).
Not exactly slang, but it is more common in casual, urban speech.
It is a tapped 'r', similar to the Spanish 'r' in 'pero'.
Expressions liées
Takoj pridem
similarI'll be right there
Počakajte
builds onWait (formal)
Eno minuto
similarOne minute
V hipu
synonymIn a heartbeat
