Signification
Studying the local language.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians are very proud of their 'dvojina' (dual number). When you say you are learning the language, they might jokingly ask if you've mastered the dual yet. Speakers of Croatian or Serbian often find Slovenian 'učiti se' familiar but are tripped up by the false friends and different adverbial endings. In Slovenia, the 'Center za slovenščino kot drugi in tuji jezik' is the authority on teaching the language to foreigners. Young Slovenians often mix English into their speech, but 'učiti se' remains the standard for language study even in 'Slo-English' contexts.
The 'Se' Rule
Always place 'se' as the second word in your sentence for a natural sound.
Don't forget the 'se'!
Without it, you're telling people you're a teacher, which might lead to confusing requests for help!
Signification
Studying the local language.
The 'Se' Rule
Always place 'se' as the second word in your sentence for a natural sound.
Don't forget the 'se'!
Without it, you're telling people you're a teacher, which might lead to confusing requests for help!
Locals love it
Even a broken 'Učim se slovensko' will get you a smile and better service in Slovenia.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive particle.
Jaz ___ učim slovensko.
The verb 'učiti se' always requires the particle 'se'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct way to say 'We are learning Slovenian'.
'Učimo' is the 1st person plural form, and 'se' is required.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali govoriš slovensko? B: Ne še, ampak ___ ___ ___.
The most natural response is 'se učim slovensko'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a language school and want to enroll.
'Rad bi' (I would like) is appropriate for expressing a desire to enroll.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to Learn
Formal
- • šola
- • tečaj
- • učbenik
Informal
- • aplikacija
- • filmi
- • prijatelji
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz ___ učim slovensko.
The verb 'učiti se' always requires the particle 'se'.
Select the correct way to say 'We are learning Slovenian'.
'Učimo' is the 1st person plural form, and 'se' is required.
A: Ali govoriš slovensko? B: Ne še, ampak ___ ___ ___.
The most natural response is 'se učim slovensko'.
You are at a language school and want to enroll.
'Rad bi' (I would like) is appropriate for expressing a desire to enroll.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBoth are correct. 'Slovensko' is an adverb (learning Slovenian-ly) and is more common in speech. 'Slovenščino' is a noun and sounds slightly more formal.
No, 'slovenski' is an adjective. You need the adverb 'slovensko'.
You can say 'Učim se slovensko sam' (for males) or 'sama' (for females).
Yes! 'Učim se matematiko', 'Učim se voziti avto', etc.
It indicates that the action of 'teaching' is reflected back on you, thus meaning 'learning'.
'Učiti se' is general learning. 'Študirati' is specifically for university-level study.
Say 'Želim se učiti slovensko'.
Yes. 'Ali se učiš slovensko?' The 'se' stays near the start.
Yes, it shows you are making an effort to integrate.
It has 6 cases and the dual number, but 'učiti se slovensko' is the first step to mastering them!
Expressions liées
govoriti slovensko
similarto speak Slovenian
razumeti slovensko
similarto understand Slovenian
pisati slovensko
similarto write in Slovenian
tečaj slovenščine
builds onSlovenian course
naučiti se
specialized formto have learned / to master
