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A1 noun 7 min de lecture

družina

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces družina en 30 secondes

Explication družina in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'družina' is one of the first nouns you learn. You use it to describe your immediate surroundings. You should be able to say how many people are in your family ('V moji družini je pet oseb') and use simple adjectives like 'velika' (big) or 'majhna' (small). At this stage, you only need to focus on the nominative ('družina') and the accusative case for 'imeti' ('Imam družino'). You learn to introduce your family members—mama, oče, brat, sestra—as part of this unit. The goal is basic identification and simple possession. You will practice the word in the context of 'This is my family' and 'I love my family'. Vocabulary enrichment at this level involves connecting 'družina' to common verbs like 'živeti' (to live) and 'imeti' (to have).

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'družina' in more varied social contexts. You start using prepositions that require different cases, such as 'z družino' (with family - instrumental) or 'v družini' (in the family - locative). You can describe family routines and traditions in simple terms. You might talk about where your family goes on vacation ('Z družino gremo na morje'). You also start learning the possessive forms properly ('naša družina', 'vaša družina'). At this level, you should be able to answer questions about your family background and describe the characteristics of your family members using a wider range of adjectives. You are moving from mere identification to simple narrative descriptions involving the family unit.

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By B1, you can discuss the role of the family in society and express your opinions on family-related topics. You use 'družina' in more complex sentence structures, including subordinate clauses. You can explain 'družinske vezi' (family ties) and talk about 'družinske težave' (family problems) or 'družinsko srečo' (family happiness). You start to distinguish between 'družina' and 'rodbina' (extended family) more clearly. Your ability to decline the word through all six cases should be relatively stable. You can also handle abstract concepts like 'družinske vrednote' (family values). In writing, you can compose a short essay about your family history or future plans involving a family.

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At the B2 level, you can follow complex discussions about 'družinska politika' (family policy) and the changing nature of the 'sodobna družina' (modern family). You understand the nuances between 'enostarševska družina' (single-parent family), 'reorganizirana družina' (blended family), and 'razširjena družina' (extended family). You can argue for or against certain social measures that affect families. You are comfortable using the word in idiomatic expressions and can understand it in various registers, from legal texts to literature. Your vocabulary includes related terms like 'družinski proračun' (family budget) and 'družinsko podjetje' (family business). You can express detailed emotions regarding family dynamics and history.

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At the C1 level, you use 'družina' with total fluency and precision. You can analyze the 'družinska dinamika' (family dynamics) in literary works or psychological texts. You understand the historical evolution of the Slovenian family from the 'zadruga' (communal living) to the nuclear unit. You can use the word in sophisticated metaphors and academic contexts. Your speech reflects an awareness of the sociological implications of the word. You can discuss 'družinsko pravo' (family law) in detail, including rights and obligations. You recognize subtle connotations and can use the word to evoke specific cultural imagery. You are able to interpret and produce complex texts where the 'družina' is a central theme, using a high degree of lexical variety.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of the word and its various socio-linguistic layers. You can engage in high-level academic research or professional legal work involving 'družina'. You understand the most obscure idioms and historical references related to family life in Slovenia. You can manipulate the word for stylistic effect in creative writing. You are sensitive to the most minute shifts in meaning based on context, such as the ideological use of the word in political discourse. Your understanding of 'družina' includes its place in the broader Slavic linguistic context and its etymological journey. You can provide expert commentary on family-related issues with complete linguistic accuracy and cultural depth.

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družina en 30 secondes

Družina means family in Slovenian and is a feminine noun.
It primarily refers to the nuclear family of parents and children.
The word changes its ending based on six grammatical cases.
It is a central concept in Slovenian social and cultural life.

The Slovenian word družina is the fundamental unit of social organization in Slovenia, translating directly to 'family' in English. At its most basic level, it refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, typically living together. However, in the Slovenian linguistic and cultural landscape, družina carries a weight of tradition and social stability. It is a feminine noun belonging to the first feminine declension paradigm, which means its endings change significantly depending on its role in a sentence. You will hear this word in almost every social context, from filling out administrative forms at the 'upravna enota' to chatting with neighbors about their weekend plans. Unlike some English usages where 'family' might loosely refer to a group of close friends, Slovenians typically distinguish between družina (nuclear or immediate family) and rodbina (extended relatives/kin). Understanding this word is essential because Slovenian culture is deeply rooted in family ties, with many young adults staying with their parents longer than in some Western European counterparts, making the 'družina' a central pillar of daily life and economic cooperation.

Grammatical Gender: Feminine (ženski spol). This dictates that adjectives and verbs in the past tense must agree with its feminine gender (e.g., 'moja družina je bila').
Core Usage: Used to describe the nuclear family unit: parents and children. It is also the standard term in legal and sociological contexts.
Social Context: In Slovenia, family Sundays ('družinska nedelja') are a common tradition involving large lunches and outdoor activities like hiking.

Moja družina prihaja z vasi, kjer vsi poznajo vsakogar.
— Common conversational usage

V Sloveniji je družina še vedno v središču praznovanja božiča.

Formal vs Informal: The word remains 'družina' in both settings. There is no slang equivalent that replaces it, though 'moji' (my people) is sometimes used informally.

Using družina correctly requires a grasp of the Slovenian case system. Because it is a feminine noun ending in -a, it follows the standard pattern for nouns like 'miza' or 'voda'. In the nominative case, it is 'družina'. If you are talking about something belonging to the family (genitive), it becomes 'družine'. When you are giving something to the family (dative), it is 'družini'. The most common mistake for English speakers is forgetting that the word changes based on its role. For instance, 'I love my family' requires the accusative case: 'Ljubim svojo družino'. Notice the ending changed to -o. Similarly, the preposition 'z' (with) requires the instrumental case, resulting in 'z družino'. When describing the family, you will often use adjectives like 'velika' (big), 'majhna' (small), 'srečna' (happy), or 'prijazna' (kind). These adjectives must also take the feminine ending -a to match the noun.

Vsaka družina ima svojo zgodbo in tradicijo.

Subject (Nominative): Družina je na prvem mestu. (Family is in first place/comes first.)
Object (Accusative): Rad imam svojo družino. (I like/love my family.)
Possession (Genitive): To je hiša naše družine. (This is our family's house.)

Potujem skupaj z družino.

In everyday Slovenian life, družina is omnipresent. You will hear it in the news when politicians discuss 'družinska politika' (family policy) or 'družinski prejemki' (family benefits). In the workplace, colleagues might ask about your 'družinsko življenje' (family life) during coffee breaks. On television, soap operas and dramas frequently revolve around 'družinske skrivnosti' (family secrets). If you visit a Slovenian home, the conversation will inevitably turn to the 'družinsko drevo' (family tree) or old 'družinske fotografije' (family photos). During the holidays, especially 'božič' (Christmas) and 'velika noč' (Easter), the word is used to define the scope of the gathering. It is also a key term in the education system, where teachers talk about the role of the 'družina' in a child's development. In rural areas, the concept often extends to 'kmečka družina' (farm family), where the family unit is also a labor unit. Even in advertising, you'll see 'družinski popusti' (family discounts) at grocery stores like Mercator or Spar and at ski resorts like Krvavec.

Vabljeni na naš družinski piknik v soboto!

News & Media: Frequent discussions on birth rates and the 'mlada družina' (young family) subsidies provided by the state.
Retail: 'Družinsko pakiranje' refers to value-sized or family-sized products in supermarkets.

One of the most frequent errors English speakers make is confusing družina with družba. While they share the same root, družba means 'society' or 'company' (as in business or being in someone's company). Saying 'Grem z družbo' means 'I am going with a group of friends/company', whereas 'Grem z družino' means 'I am going with my family'. Another common mistake is the incorrect use of the dual. If you are talking about two families, you must use the dual form 'dve družini', which happens to look like the plural but has different verb agreement. Beginners also struggle with the preposition 'v' (in). To say 'in the family', you use 'v družini' (locative). A subtle mistake is using 'družina' when you specifically mean your 'extended family' or 'relatives'. In Slovenian, if you want to emphasize the wider clan, 'rodbina' or 'sorodstvo' is more appropriate. Lastly, pay attention to the possessive pronouns. 'Moja družina' (my family) is singular, even though it represents multiple people. Do not use plural verbs with the singular 'družina' just because the group is large.

Napačno: Moja družina so srečni. (My family are happy.)
Pravilno: Moja družina je srečna. (My family is happy.)

Družina vs. Družba: Družina = Relatives/Kin. Družba = Society/Friends/Company.
Agreement: The noun is singular. Always use singular verbs and adjectives.

While družina is the most common word, several alternatives exist depending on the context. Rodbina refers to the extended family, including ancestors and distant relatives; it has a more genealogical or historical feel. Sorodstvo is the abstract noun for 'kinship' or 'relatives' as a whole. If you are talking about your 'loved ones' or 'those closest to you', you might use the phrase moji bližnji. In legal documents, you might encounter gospodinjstvo (household), which refers to people living under the same roof, regardless of whether they are a 'družina'. For those interested in history or nobility, dinastija (dynasty) or plemiška rodbina (noble family) are used. In a very informal sense, when talking to friends, one might say moji domači (my folks/the people at home). Understanding these nuances helps in sounding more like a native speaker and choosing the word that fits the emotional or social depth of the conversation.

Rodbina: Extended family, often used when discussing heritage or large reunions.
Sorodniki: The actual people (relatives). 'Imam veliko sorodnikov' (I have many relatives).
Domači: Colloquial term for family members living at home.

Na poroko smo povabili vso rodbino.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

Historically, 'družina' didn't just mean your blood relatives; it meant the people you 'associated' with, showing that the concept of family was once tied to shared work and protection.

Guide de prononciation

UK /druˈʒiːna/

US /druˈʒina/

The stress is on the second syllable: dru-ŽI-na.

Rime avec

bližina (proximity) dolžina (length) višina (height) tišina (silence) vsebina (content) skupina (group) nina (common ending) tujina (abroad)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'ž' as 'z'. It should be a soft 'zh' sound.
Stress on the first syllable.
Shortening the 'i' too much.
Pronouncing 'u' as a schwa.
Making the 'r' too American/rhotic.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Very easy to recognize in texts as it appears frequently.

Écriture 3/5

Requires knowledge of feminine noun endings in all cases.

Expression orale 2/5

The 'ž' sound can be tricky for English speakers.

Écoute 1/5

Clear pronunciation and common usage make it easy to hear.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

mama oče hiša jaz imeti

Apprends ensuite

sorodnik brat sestra otrok poroka

Avancé

rodovnik nasledstvo gospodinjstvo skrbništvo posvojitev

Grammaire à connaître

Feminine Noun Declension

družina, družine, družini, družino, pri družini, z družino

Adjective Agreement

srečna družina, srečne družine

Possessive Pronouns

moja družina, tvoja družina, njegova družina

Prepositions with Cases

z (instrumental), v (locative/accusative), brez (genitive)

Number Agreement

ena družina, dve družini, tri družine

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Exemples par niveau

To je moja družina.

This is my family.

Nominative case.

Moja družina je velika.

My family is big.

Feminine singular agreement.

Imam majhno družino.

I have a small family.

Accusative case after 'imeti'.

Kje živi tvoja družina?

Where does your family live?

Question form with 'tvoja' (your).

Družina je tukaj.

The family is here.

Basic subject-verb agreement.

Rad imam svojo družino.

I like my family.

Reflexive possessive 'svojo'.

Družina večerja.

The family is having dinner.

Present tense.

Moja družina ima psa.

My family has a dog.

Subject-verb-object.

Z družino grem na izlet.

I am going on a trip with my family.

Instrumental case with 'z'.

V naši družini smo trije otroci.

In our family, there are three children.

Locative case with 'v'.

Moja družina živi v hiši.

My family lives in a house.

Prepositional phrase.

Pridi k moji družini na obisk.

Come visit my family.

Dative case with 'k'.

Družina se pogovarja o šoli.

The family is talking about school.

Reflexive verb 'pogovarjati se'.

To je darilo za celo družino.

This is a gift for the whole family.

Accusative case with 'za'.

Brez družine sem osamljen.

Without family, I am lonely.

Genitive case with 'brez'.

Družina se je preselila v Maribor.

The family moved to Maribor.

Past tense.

Družina igra ključno vlogo v vzgoji.

Family plays a key role in upbringing.

Abstract usage.

Veliko družin danes težko preživi.

Many families find it hard to survive today.

Genitive plural.

Družina se mora držati skupaj.

A family must stick together.

Modal verb 'morati'.

Vsaka družina ima svoje težave.

Every family has its own problems.

Pronoun agreement.

Družinsko življenje zahteva veliko potrpljenja.

Family life requires a lot of patience.

Adjectival form 'družinsko'.

V naši družini praznujemo vse rojstne dneve.

In our family, we celebrate all birthdays.

Frequency/Custom.

Družina se je zbrala ob prazniku.

The family gathered for the holiday.

Reflexive past tense.

On prihaja iz ugledne družine.

He comes from a respectable family.

Genitive case with 'iz'.

Družina je osnovna celica družbe.

Family is the basic cell of society.

Sociological definition.

Mlada družina je dobila ugodno posojilo.

The young family received a favorable loan.

Specific term 'mlada družina'.

Družina se sooča s finančno krizo.

The family is facing a financial crisis.

Complex verb 'soočati se'.

Pravice družine so zapisane v ustavi.

The rights of the family are written in the constitution.

Genitive singular.

Družina se je odločila za posvojitev.

The family decided on adoption.

Decision making.

Vpliv družine na razvoj osebnosti je ogromen.

The influence of family on personality development is huge.

Genitive relationship.

Družina se je razšla zaradi prepirov.

The family split up due to arguments.

Causality.

Družinsko podjetje se prenaša iz roda v rod.

The family business is passed from generation to generation.

Idiomatic phrase.

Dinamika znotraj družine je pogosto zapletena.

The dynamics within the family are often complex.

Advanced preposition 'znotraj'.

Družina kot institucija doživlja korenite spremembe.

Family as an institution is undergoing radical changes.

Formal register.

Pomen družine se v sodobnem času redefinira.

The meaning of family is being redefined in modern times.

Passive/Reflexive nuance.

Družina predstavlja varno zavetje pred zunanjim svetom.

Family represents a safe haven from the outside world.

Metaphorical usage.

Ekonomska stabilnost družine je ključna za blaginjo.

The economic stability of the family is key to welfare.

Academic tone.

V literaturi je družina pogosto vir konfliktov.

In literature, family is often a source of conflict.

Literary analysis.

Družina temelji na medsebojnem spoštovanju.

Family is based on mutual respect.

Verb 'temeljiti na'.

Razpad družine ima lahko dolgoročne posledice.

The breakdown of the family can have long-term consequences.

Cause and effect.

Družina ostaja primarni dejavnik socializacije.

Family remains the primary factor of socialization.

Sociological terminology.

Skozi prizmo družine lahko razumemo širše družbene procese.

Through the prism of family, we can understand broader social processes.

Highly abstract metaphor.

Družina je v nenehnem precepu med tradicijo in modernostjo.

The family is in a constant tug-of-war between tradition and modernity.

Idiomatic 'v precepu'.

Pravna ureditev družine se mora prilagajati novim realnostim.

The legal regulation of the family must adapt to new realities.

Legal register.

Družina kot emocionalna skupnost nudi oporo posamezniku.

Family as an emotional community offers support to the individual.

Psychological nuance.

Mit o idealni družini pogosto zamegljuje resničnost.

The myth of the ideal family often blurs reality.

Critical analysis.

Družina je tkani vzorec tisočerih drobnih interakcij.

Family is a woven pattern of thousands of tiny interactions.

Poetic/Literary.

Kriza družine odraža širšo krizo vrednot v postmoderni.

The crisis of the family reflects a broader crisis of values in postmodernity.

Philosophical context.

Synonymes

rodbina sorodstvo domači gospodinjstvo bližnji fara krog rod

Antonymes

posameznik tujec samotar javnost

Collocations courantes

mlada družina

družinsko drevo

družinska hiša

družinski proračun

družinska tradicija

družinsko srečanje

družinska vez

družinsko kosilo

družinsko nasilje

družinska sreča

Phrases Courantes

v krogu družine

— Within the family circle. Used for private celebrations.

Božič smo praznovali v krogu družine.

ustvariti družino

— To start/create a family. Refers to having children.

Želita si ustvariti družino.

iz dobre družine

— From a good/respectable family. Implies social status.

On prihaja iz dobre družine.

družina na prvem mestu

— Family first. A common motto or priority.

Zanj je družina na prvem mestu.

član družine

— A family member.

Pes je pravi član družine.

glava družine

— The head of the family.

Moj dedek je bil glava družine.

povečati družino

— To expand the family (have another child).

Naslednje leto bomo povečali družino.

družina s tremi otroki

— A family with three children.

So velika družina s tremi otroki.

podpirati družino

— To support the family (financially or emotionally).

Trdo dela, da bi podpiral družino.

v imenu družine

— In the name of the family.

Govorim v imenu celotne družine.

Souvent confondu avec

družina vs družba

Means 'society' or 'company'. Easy to confuse because of the shared 'druž-' root.

družina vs družina (verb form)

Not a verb, but 'družiti se' is the related verb. Don't say 'jaz družina' for 'I socialize'.

družina vs rodbina

Extended family. Use 'družina' for your parents/kids, 'rodbina' for the whole clan.

Expressions idiomatiques

"kri ni voda"

— Blood is not water. Means family ties are stronger than anything else.

Pomagal mu je, ker kri ni voda.

informal

"jabolko ne pade daleč od drevesa"

— The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Children are like their parents.

Tudi on je zdravnik; jabolko ne pade daleč od drevesa.

neutral

"ostati v družini"

— To stay in the family. Used for secrets or heirlooms.

Ta recept mora ostati v družini.

neutral

"umiti umazano perilo pred drugimi"

— To wash dirty laundry in front of others. Sharing family secrets publicly.

Ne umivaj umazanega perila pred sosedi.

informal

"biti črna ovca družine"

— To be the black sheep of the family.

Vedno je bil črna ovca družine.

informal

"imeti polno hišo"

— To have a full house (lots of family/kids).

Pri njih je vedno veselo, imajo polno hišo.

informal

"družinska srebrnina"

— Family silverware. Refers to the most valuable assets of a group.

Podjetje je naša družinska srebrnina.

metaphorical

"vsi pod eno streho"

— Everyone under one roof. Living as a large family unit.

Živimo tri generacije pod eno streho.

neutral

"nositi hlače v družini"

— To wear the pants in the family. To be the boss.

V njuni družini ona nosi hlače.

informal

"biti iz istega testa"

— To be from the same dough. To have the same character as family.

Vsi v družini so iz istega testa.

informal

Facile à confondre

družina vs družba

Shared root.

Družina is biological/legal kinship; družba is a collective group or society.

Družina živi v hiši, družba pa določa pravila.

družina vs druščina

Shared root.

Druščina is a 'gang' or 'group of friends' for a specific event.

Zbrala se je vesela druščina.

družina vs sorodstvo

Similar meaning.

Sorodstvo is the abstract state of being related.

Sorodstvo je težko dokazati.

družina vs gospodinjstvo

Overlapping context.

Gospodinjstvo refers to the economic/living unit, not necessarily blood ties.

V gospodinjstvu živijo tri osebe.

družina vs rod

Historical meaning.

Rod refers to lineage or a specific generation.

Njegov rod je star.

Structures de phrases

Moja družina je [adjective].

Moja družina je majhna.

Imam [adjective] družino.

Imam srečno družino.

Živim z [adjective] družino.

Živim s svojo družino.

V moji družini je [number] oseb.

V moji družini je šest oseb.

Družina mi pomeni [noun].

Družina mi pomeni vse.

Zaradi družine sem [adjective].

Zaradi družine sem srečen.

Družina igra [adjective] vlogo.

Družina igra pomembno vlogo.

Kljub [adjective] družini...

Kljub zapleteni družini sem uspel.

Famille de mots

Noms

družina

družabnost

družba

družabnik

družboslovje

Verbes

družiti se

združiti

pridružiti se

Adjectifs

družinski

družaben

družben

družljiv

Apparenté

otrok

starši

dom

sorodstvo

poroka

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Extremely high. It is in the top 500 most used words in Slovenian.

Erreurs courantes

Moja družina so srečni. → Moja družina je srečna.
'Družina' is a collective noun but grammatically singular.
Grem z družina. → Grem z družino.
The preposition 'z' requires the instrumental case (-o).
Imam velik družina. → Imam veliko družino.
Adjectives must match the noun in case and gender (Accusative Feminine).
Moja družba živi v Kopru. → Moja družina živi v Kopru.
Using 'družba' (society/company) instead of 'družina' (family).
Vidim svojo družini. → Vidim svojo družino.
Incorrect accusative ending. It should be -o, not -i.

Astuces

Case Mastery

Focus on the -o ending. You will use 'družino' more often than 'družina' because of verbs like 'imeti' and the preposition 'z'.

Social Talk

Slovenians love talking about their families. Asking 'Kako je tvoja družina?' is a great way to show interest.

Root Learning

Learn the root 'druž-'. It will help you understand words like 'družba' (society) and 'družiti se' (to socialize).

The Soft Ž

Don't make the 'ž' too harsh. It should be smooth and continuous, not like a 'j' in 'jump'.

Agreement

Always check that your adjectives end in -a to match 'družina'. For example: 'lepa družina'.

Radio/TV

Listen for 'družinski' in ads. It's a very common marketing buzzword for 'family-friendly'.

Association

Connect 'družina' with 'druženje' (socializing). Family is who you socialize with most!

Possession

Use 'svoja' when saying 'my family' in a sentence like 'I love my family' (Ljubim svojo družino).

Singular Verb

Never use 'so' with 'družina'. Always 'je'. 'Družina je velika' (The family is big).

Legal Terms

If reading the news, look for 'družinski zakonik' (family code/law).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'DRU-id' (dru) who is 'JEAN-ous' (žina) about his family. Or associate 'družina' with 'druženje' (hanging out).

Association visuelle

Imagine a large table with many people laughing and sharing bread (družina shares the root with 'drug' - companion).

Word Web

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Défi

Try to name five things your 'družina' does every weekend using the word at least three times.

Origine du mot

Derived from the Proto-Slavic *družina, which originally meant 'a group of companions' or 'retinue'.

Sens originel : A band of warriors or companions (družina from 'drug' meaning friend/companion).

Slavic (Indo-European).

Contexte culturel

Be aware that 'družina' is a traditional term; in modern political debates, its definition (e.g., regarding same-sex couples) is a topic of discussion in Slovenia.

Unlike the English 'family', which can be very broad, 'družina' is often more focused on the immediate household in Slovenian conversation.

Družina (Slovenian Catholic newspaper) Film 'Družina' by Rok Biček Numerous folk songs about 'domača družina'

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Introductions

To je moja družina.
Predstavil ti bom svojo družino.
Kako je tvoja družina?
Živim z družino.

Holidays

Praznujemo z družino.
Družinsko srečanje.
Darila za družino.
Božič v krogu družine.

Legal/Admin

Družinski status.
Število članov družine.
Družinski prejemki.
Družinsko pravo.

Travel

Družinska soba.
Družinska vstopnica.
Potujemo kot družina.
Popust za družine.

Emotions

Pogrešam svojo družino.
Ljubim svojo družino.
Srečna družina.
Ponosna družina.

Amorces de conversation

"Ali imaš veliko družino?"

"Kaj tvoja družina rada počne ob vikendih?"

"Ali tvoja družina živi blizu tebe?"

"Katera je tvoja najljubša družinska tradicija?"

"Ali mi lahko poveš kaj o svoji družini?"

Sujets d'écriture

Opiši svojo družino v petih stavkih.

Kaj ti pomeni beseda družina?

Napiši zgodbo o družini, ki živi v gorah.

Kako se je tvoja družina spremenila v zadnjih desetih letih?

Zakaj je pomembno preživljati čas z družino?

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is singular. Even though a family consists of many people, the word itself is treated as one unit. You say 'Družina je' (Family is), not 'Družina so'.

You say 's svojo družino'. The preposition 's' (with) requires the instrumental case, which for 'družina' ends in -o.

'Družina' is your immediate family (parents, siblings, children). 'Rodbina' is your extended family (aunts, cousins, grandparents, ancestors).

No, in Slovenian 'družina' is strictly for relatives. For friends, use 'prijatelji' or 'družba'.

You say 'član družine'. 'Član' means member.

Yes, if you are talking about two families, it becomes 'dve družini'. Note that the ending -i is the same as the plural nominative.

It is a specific term in Slovenia for a family where at least one parent is under a certain age (usually 35) and they have young children. They get special benefits.

It is 'družinsko drevo'.

Yes, it is a voiced palato-alveolar fricative, like the 's' in 'measure' or 'treasure'.

Yes, you can say 'ptičja družina' (a family of birds) or 'levja družina' (a pride/family of lions).

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