Signification
Bread that is newly baked.
Contexte culturel
Bread is often the first thing bought in the morning. Many Slovenians prefer to walk to a local 'pekarna' rather than buying pre-packaged bread in a supermarket. The 'Bread and Salt' (kruh in sol) welcome is a pan-Slavic tradition still respected in formal Slovenian ceremonies and rural weddings. 24-hour bakeries are a staple of the capital's nightlife, where 'svež kruh' and 'burek' are the go-to snacks after a night out. In the mountains, 'svež kruh' is often paired with local honey or 'skuta' (cottage cheese) for a traditional 'Planinski zajtrk' (Mountain breakfast).
The Scent Test
If you smell bread near a shop, it's the perfect time to ask for 'svež kruh'.
Don't say 'nov'
Remember, bread is never 'new' (nov), it is only 'fresh' (svež).
Signification
Bread that is newly baked.
The Scent Test
If you smell bread near a shop, it's the perfect time to ask for 'svež kruh'.
Don't say 'nov'
Remember, bread is never 'new' (nov), it is only 'fresh' (svež).
The Crust Factor
To sound more native, ask for 'hrustljav svež kruh' (crunchy fresh bread).
Sunday Bread
Most bakeries are closed or have limited hours on Sundays, so buy your 'svež kruh' on Saturday!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing adjective in the correct form.
V pekarni sem kupil ______ kruh.
Since 'kruh' is masculine and the object of the sentence (accusative), 'svež' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for fresh bread?
How do you ask for fresh bread?
'Svež' is the specific adjective for food freshness. 'Nov' means new (objects) and 'mlad' means young (people/wine).
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue at the bakery.
Kupec: Dober dan. Ali je ta kruh ______? Prodajalec: Da, ravnokar smo ga spekli.
The context of 'just baked' implies 'svež'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Svež vs. Nov
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesV pekarni sem kupil ______ kruh.
Since 'kruh' is masculine and the object of the sentence (accusative), 'svež' is the correct form.
How do you ask for fresh bread?
'Svež' is the specific adjective for food freshness. 'Nov' means new (objects) and 'mlad' means young (people/wine).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
Kupec: Dober dan. Ali je ta kruh ______? Prodajalec: Da, ravnokar smo ga spekli.
The context of 'just baked' implies 'svež'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsLook for the 'Sveže pečeno' sign or simply feel the bag (if allowed) for warmth. Most bakeries put out new batches at 6 AM and 3 PM.
Yes! 'Sveže sadje' (fresh fruit), 'sveža zelenjava' (fresh vegetables), and 'sveže mleko' (fresh milk).
Yes, it becomes 'sveži kruhi', but we rarely use the plural for bread unless referring to different types of loaves.
The opposite is 'star kruh' (old bread) or 'trd kruh' (hard bread).
Only if you mean they look 'fresh' or well-rested ('izgledaš svež'), but it's less common than for food.
It's a historical staple and a symbol of hospitality. Most meals are accompanied by at least one slice of bread.
Technically it's written with 'ž', but at the end of the word, it sounds like 'š' (sveš).
'Svež' means it was baked recently; 'topel' means it is still physically warm.
Say: 'Prosim, en svež kruh.'
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable and neutral.
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vroče žemljice
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star kruh
contraststale/old bread
domač kruh
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peka kruha
builds onbread baking
kos kruha
specialized forma piece of bread
