Signification
Clean air from outside.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians have a cultural obsession with 'zračenje' (airing out). It is common to see windows wide open even in winter to ensure 'svež zrak' enters the home. In the Alps, 'svež zrak' is considered a form of therapy. Many sanatoriums were historically built in these areas specifically for the air quality. In cities like Ljubljana, people often complain about the 'megla' (fog) and long for the 'svež zrak' of the nearby hills (like Šmarna gora). There is a strong belief that a child must be on 'svež zrak' for at least two hours a day to be healthy.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' when you are going out for air. 'Grem na svež zrak' is the golden rule.
The Prepih Myth
Be careful when opening windows around older Slovenians; they might warn you about 'prepih' even if you just want 'svež zrak'!
Signification
Clean air from outside.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' when you are going out for air. 'Grem na svež zrak' is the golden rule.
The Prepih Myth
Be careful when opening windows around older Slovenians; they might warn you about 'prepih' even if you just want 'svež zrak'!
Genitive Mastery
Use 'svežega zraka' after 'malo' (a little) or 'veliko' (a lot).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
V sobi je vroče, potrebujem ______ zrak.
In this simple sentence, the Accusative (which looks like Nominative for inanimate) is used. 'Potrebujem svež zrak' is common, though 'svežega zraka' is also correct in Genitive.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you are going outside?
Izberite pravilen stavek:
The preposition 'na' (on) is always used with 'zrak' when indicating movement towards the outdoors.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are hiking on a mountain and feel great.
Mountain air is the quintessential 'svež zrak'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali lahko odprem okno? B: Seveda, ______.
This is a logical response to someone wanting to open a window.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesV sobi je vroče, potrebujem ______ zrak.
In this simple sentence, the Accusative (which looks like Nominative for inanimate) is used. 'Potrebujem svež zrak' is common, though 'svežega zraka' is also correct in Genitive.
Izberite pravilen stavek:
The preposition 'na' (on) is always used with 'zrak' when indicating movement towards the outdoors.
Situation: You are hiking on a mountain and feel great.
Mountain air is the quintessential 'svež zrak'.
A: Ali lahko odprem okno? B: Seveda, ______.
This is a logical response to someone wanting to open a window.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsMostly, yes. If it's inside, it's usually because you just opened a window to let the outdoor air in.
Yes, 'svež' often implies a pleasant coolness.
The most common opposite is 'zadušljiv zrak' (stuffy air) or 'onesnažen zrak' (polluted air).
Expressions liées
prezračiti sobo
builds onTo air out a room
gorski zrak
specialized formMountain air
iti na zrak
similarTo go out for air
vdihniti
similarTo inhale
čist zrak
synonymClean air
