Signification
A large building for living.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians often build houses with the intention of them lasting centuries. It is common to see 'unfinished' top floors where the next generation is expected to move in. In the Gorenjska region, a 'velika hiša' traditionally has a stone ground floor and a wooden upper floor to withstand heavy snow. In Ljubljana, a 'velika hiša' is a sign of extreme wealth, whereas in the countryside, it is a standard family requirement for farming or multi-generational living. When invited to a 'velika hiša', it is customary to bring a small gift like coffee or wine, acknowledging the hospitality of the large household.
Gender Clue
Almost all Slovenian nouns ending in -a are feminine, so their adjectives will also end in -a in the basic form.
Case Changes
Be careful! If you say 'I am in the big house', it's 'v veliki hiši'. The 'a' changes to 'i'.
Signification
A large building for living.
Gender Clue
Almost all Slovenian nouns ending in -a are feminine, so their adjectives will also end in -a in the basic form.
Case Changes
Be careful! If you say 'I am in the big house', it's 'v veliki hiši'. The 'a' changes to 'i'.
Adjective Order
Always put 'velika' before 'hiša' unless you are writing poetry or being very dramatic.
Complimenting
Slovenians are proud of their homes. Saying 'Imate zelo veliko in lepo hišo' is a great way to start a friendship.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'velik'.
To je velik__ hiša.
Since 'hiša' is feminine nominative, the adjective must end in 'a'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct description:
In the sentence 'He has a big house', 'house' is the object (accusative case), so 'velika hiša' becomes 'veliko hišo'.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali je tvoja hiša majhna? B: Ne, moja hiša je ______.
The response must match the feminine subject 'hiša'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTo je velik__ hiša.
Since 'hiša' is feminine nominative, the adjective must end in 'a'.
Select the correct description:
In the sentence 'He has a big house', 'house' is the object (accusative case), so 'velika hiša' becomes 'veliko hišo'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Ali je tvoja hiša majhna? B: Ne, moja hiša je ______.
The response must match the feminine subject 'hiša'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting about construction.
No, for tall people use 'visok'. 'Velik' for people usually means 'great' or 'important'.
The plural is 'velike hiše'.
Add 'zelo' before the adjective: 'zelo velika hiša'.
No, 'hiša' is the building. 'Dom' is the concept of home.
Because Slovenian uses cases. 'V' triggers the locative case for locations.
It sounds like Yoda or a poem. Stick to 'velika hiša'.
A 'dvorec' or 'graščina'.
Historically yes, for family reasons, but younger generations are moving to apartments.
No, for loud sounds use 'glasen'.
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