When something is glaven in Slovenian, it means it's the main or most important thing. You'll use this word to describe the primary part of something. For example, a glaven razlog is the main reason. It's a fundamental word for pointing out what stands out.
§ Glaven in everyday Slovenian
The Slovenian adjective "glaven" (pronounced GLAH-vehn) is a core vocabulary word you'll encounter often. It means "principal" or "main." Think of it as indicating something of primary importance or the most significant part of something. It's an A1 level word, which means it's fundamental for basic communication.
- DEFINITION
- of the greatest importance; principal
§ Glaven at work
In a work context, "glaven" pops up frequently. You'll hear it when people talk about key responsibilities, main tasks, or important projects.
To je moj glavni projekt ta teden. (This is my main project this week.)
Kdo je glavni direktor? (Who is the general/main director?)
You might also hear it in phrases like "glavna naloga" (main task) or "glavna pisarna" (main office).
§ Glaven in school/education
When talking about school or studies, "glaven" is very useful. It can refer to main subjects, main points in a lesson, or even the main building of a university.
Matematika je moj glavni predmet. (Mathematics is my main subject.)
Kaj je bila glavna ideja predavanja? (What was the main idea of the lecture?)
§ Glaven in the news/media
In news reports and media, "glaven" is used to highlight the most significant aspects of a story, the main characters in an event, or principal issues.
"Glavna novica" (main news story)
"Glavni dogodek" (main event)
"Glavni razlog" (main reason)
To je bila glavna tema pogovora. (This was the main topic of conversation.)
On je glavni igralec v filmu. (He is the main actor in the film.)
§ Other common uses of Glaven
You'll also hear "glaven" in many other everyday contexts:
"Glavna cesta" (main road)
"Glavno mesto" (capital city - literally "main city")
"Glavni vhod" (main entrance)
Ljubljana je glavno mesto Slovenije. (Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia.)
By paying attention to context and the different endings, you'll quickly get comfortable recognizing and using "glaven" in various situations. It's a cornerstone word for expressing what's most important in Slovenian.
Understanding when to use 'glaven' and its alternatives is key to sounding natural in Slovenian. While 'glaven' directly translates to 'main' or 'principal', other words can sometimes express similar ideas, but with slightly different nuances.
§ Glaven vs. Pomemben (Important)
This is a common point of confusion. 'Glaven' refers to something being the *primary* or *leading* element of a group or system. 'Pomemben' (important), on the other hand, describes something that has *significance* or *value*.
- DEFINITION
- glaven: primary, chief, principal (e.g., the main reason, the main road)
- DEFINITION
- pomemben: important, significant (e.g., an important meeting, an important decision)
Think of it this way: the 'glaven' thing is often *also* 'pomemben', but something 'pomemben' isn't always the 'glaven' one. For example, the 'glavna cesta' (main road) is important because it connects places. But a 'pomemben sestanek' (important meeting) might not be the 'main' meeting of the day, just one with high significance.
To je glaven problem. (This is the main problem.)
To je zelo pomemben sestanek. (This is a very important meeting.)
§ Glaven vs. Osnovni (Basic, Fundamental)
'Osnovni' refers to something that is foundational or basic, forming the core of something. While 'glaven' can sometimes overlap, 'osnovni' emphasizes the fundamental nature.
- DEFINITION
- glaven: main, chief, principal
- DEFINITION
- osnovni: basic, fundamental, elementary
For example, the 'glavna ideja' (main idea) of a text is the central point. The 'osnovna ideja' (basic/fundamental idea) might be a simpler, underlying concept that the main idea builds upon.
To je glaven razlog za to. (This is the main reason for this.)
Moramo se naučiti osnovne besede. (We need to learn basic words.)
§ Glaven vs. Prvi (First)
While 'glaven' can imply being first in importance, 'prvi' (first) strictly refers to ordinal position – coming before all others.
- DEFINITION
- glaven: main, chief, principal (e.g., the most important part)
- DEFINITION
- prvi: first (e.g., the first in line, the first day)
You would say 'prvi dan' (first day) to mean the initial day, but 'glavni dan' might refer to the most important or central day of an event. There's a clear distinction here.
On je glavni kuhar. (He is the main chef.)
To je prvi korak. (This is the first step.)
§ Key Takeaways for 'Glaven'
- Use 'glaven' when you mean the *primary*, *chief*, or *principal* element among others. It points to the top or most central item in a hierarchy or group.
- It often describes things that are at the head of something, like a 'glavna pisarna' (main office) or 'glavna cesta' (main road).
- While a 'glaven' item is usually 'pomemben' (important), not everything 'pomemben' is 'glaven'.
- Avoid using 'glaven' when you mean 'first' in an ordinal sense (use 'prvi') or 'basic/fundamental' (use 'osnovni').
By carefully considering the specific context, you'll choose the correct Slovenian word to express 'main' or 'principal' effectively. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn!
How Formal Is It?
"To je glaven razlog za našo odločitev. (This is the principal reason for our decision.)"
"Kateri je glaven problem? (What is the main problem?)"
"Glavna stvar je, da si srečen. (The main thing is that you are happy.)"
Guide de prononciation
- Mispronouncing 'a' as in 'cat' instead of 'ah' as in 'father'.
Comment l'utiliser
When using 'glaven,' remember that like all Slovenian adjectives, it needs to agree in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies. For example, 'glaven problem' (main problem - masculine singular nominative), 'glavna cesta' (main road - feminine singular nominative), 'glavno mesto' (capital city - neuter singular nominative).
A common mistake is forgetting to adjust the ending of 'glaven' to match the noun. For instance, saying 'glaven cesta' instead of the correct 'glavna cesta'. Always double-check the gender, number, and case of your noun.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
When talking about the main reason for something.
- To je bil glaven razlog. (That was the main reason.)
- Glaven razlog je... (The main reason is...)
- Kaj je glaven razlog? (What is the main reason?)
Describing the principal character in a story or a movie.
- Ona je glavna oseba v knjigi. (She is the main character in the book.)
- Kdo je glaven lik? (Who is the main character?)
- Glavni lik je zelo zanimiv. (The main character is very interesting.)
Referring to the main road or street.
- Morate iti po glavni cesti. (You need to go on the main road.)
- Kje je glavna cesta? (Where is the main road?)
- To je glavna ulica v mestu. (This is the main street in the city.)
Discussing a principal or important task/goal.
- Moj glaven cilj je... (My main goal is...)
- To je glavna naloga. (This is the main task.)
- Kaj je tvoja glavna naloga danes? (What is your main task today?)
Mentioning a main office or headquarters.
- Glavna pisarna je v Ljubljani. (The main office is in Ljubljana.)
- Kje je vaša glavna pisarna? (Where is your main office?)
- To je glavna podružnica. (This is the main branch.)
Amorces de conversation
"Kaj je bil glaven razlog, da si se naučil slovenščino? (What was the main reason you learned Slovenian?)"
"Kdo je tvoj glaven lik v najljubši knjigi ali filmu? (Who is your main character in your favorite book or movie?)"
"Povej mi, kaj je glaven cilj tvoje kariere. (Tell me, what is the main goal of your career?)"
"Ali veš, kje je glavna cesta do... (Do you know where the main road to...?)"
"Kakšna je glavna razlika med... in ...? (What is the main difference between... and ...?)"
Sujets d'écriture
Napiši o tvojem glavnem cilju za naslednje leto in kako ga boš dosegel. (Write about your main goal for next year and how you will achieve it.)
Opiši glavnega junaka iz tvojega otroštva in zakaj je bil pomemben. (Describe a main hero from your childhood and why they were important.)
Razmisli o enem glavnem razlogu, zakaj imaš rad slovenščino. (Think about one main reason why you like Slovenian.)
Kaj je bila tvoja glavna naloga včeraj? (What was your main task yesterday?)
Če bi bil glaven organizator dogodka, kaj bi organiziral in zakaj? (If you were the main organizer of an event, what would you organize and why?)
Teste-toi 72 questions
To je bil ___ razlog za mojo odločitev.
The word 'glaven' means 'main' or 'principal' and fits the context of 'main reason'.
Kateri je ___ problem, ki ga moramo rešiti?
'Glaven' is used here to ask about the 'main problem'.
Njegova ___ naloga je organizacija dogodka.
'Glavna' is the feminine form of 'glaven' and means 'main' or 'principal' task.
To je bil ___ poudarek njegovega govora.
'Glavni' is the masculine form of 'glaven' and means 'main' or 'principal' emphasis.
Kakšna je vaša ___ ideja za projekt?
'Glavna' is the feminine form of 'glaven' and means 'main' or 'principal' idea.
Povej mi ___ točke vašega načrta.
'Glavne' is the feminine plural form of 'glaven' and means 'main' or 'principal' points.
Katera beseda je sopomenka za 'glaven'?
'Glaven' means 'principal' or 'main', and 'pomemben' means 'important'. They are synonyms.
V kateri povedi je 'glaven' pravilno uporabljen?
'Glaven' is an adjective and needs to agree with the noun in gender and number. 'Problem' is masculine, so 'glaven' is correct here.
Izberi pravilno obliko pridevnika 'glaven' za 'glavna ulica'.
'Ulica' is a feminine noun, so the feminine form 'glavna' is correct.
Beseda 'glaven' se uporablja za opis nečesa, kar je manj pomembno.
'Glaven' means 'principal' or 'main', indicating something of great importance, not less important.
V stavku 'To je glaven razlog.' je beseda 'glaven' pravilno uporabljena.
'Razlog' is a masculine noun, and 'glaven' is the correct masculine singular form.
Beseda 'glaven' ima enak pomen kot 'stranski'.
'Glaven' means 'main' or 'principal', while 'stranski' means 'secondary' or 'side'. They are antonyms.
This is the main road to the city.
What is the main idea?
The main room is very big.
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Glaven problem je čas.
Focus: Glaven
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To je glavna točka.
Focus: glavna
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Kateri je glavni razlog?
Focus: razlog
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Vse naloge so pomembne, toda ta je ___.
The sentence requires an adjective describing 'naloga' (task) as the most important. 'Glavna' (main, principal) fits this context.
Naša ___ skrb je varnost študentov.
'Glavna skrb' (main concern) is a common collocation in Slovenian, meaning the primary focus or worry.
On je bil ___ govornik na konferenci.
'Glavni govornik' (main speaker) refers to the most important or featured speaker at an event.
Kakšna je ___ ideja tvojega projekta?
'Glavna ideja' (main idea) is used to inquire about the central or most important concept of a project.
To je ___ razlog za našo odločitev.
'Glavni razlog' (main reason) signifies the primary or most significant cause for a decision.
Kdo je ___ junak te zgodbe?
'Glavni junak' (main hero/protagonist) refers to the central character in a story.
The main road is closed due to works.
This was the main reason for our decision.
The main role in the film was exceptional.
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Povejte mi, kaj je vaša glavna naloga pri delu?
Focus: glavna naloga
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Kateri je glaven problem, s katerim se soočate?
Focus: glaven problem
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Recite: 'Glavni namen je bil pomagati ljudem.'
Focus: Glavni namen
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V tem projektu je ___ cilj zagotoviti trajnostne rešitve za okolje.
'Glaven' means 'main' or 'principal' and fits the context of the sentence, referring to the primary goal.
Odločitev, ki jo moramo sprejeti, je ___ in bo vplivala na prihodnost celotnega podjetja.
'Glavna' (feminine form of 'glaven') correctly describes a decision of great importance.
Eden izmed ___ razlogov za njegov uspeh je bila trda delovna etika.
'Glavnih' (genitive plural of 'glaven') is used here to mean 'main reasons', indicating principal causes.
Naš ___ poudarek je na izboljšanju uporabniške izkušnje.
'Glaven' means 'principal' and is appropriate for describing the main focus.
Brez ___ ideje se ne moremo premakniti naprej.
'Glavne' (feminine form of 'glaven') refers to the principal or central idea needed for progress.
Po dolgem razmišljanju so se odločili, da je ___ prioriteta zmanjšanje stroškov.
'Glavna' (feminine form of 'glaven') is correct when referring to the main or principal priority.
The main road was closed due to works.
What was the main reason for your decision?
The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of life.
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Ali mi lahko poveste, katera je glavna značilnost slovenskega jezika?
Focus: GLA-vna znah-cheel-nost
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Kateri je glavni trg v Ljubljani in kaj tam najdemo?
Focus: GLA-vni trg
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Opisite glavno idejo filma, ki ste si ga nazadnje ogledali.
Focus: GLA-vno i-DE-jo
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Imagine you are writing an email to a colleague. Explain the 'glaven' (main/principal) reason why a project was delayed. Use 'glaven' at least once.
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Živjo [ime sodelavca], Pišem ti glede projekta X. Glaven razlog za zamudo je bila nepričakovana pomanjkanje materiala. Upam, da bomo lahko to kmalu rešili. Lep pozdrav, [Vaše ime]
Describe your 'glaven' (main/principal) career goal in Slovenian. Elaborate on why it is important to you.
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Moj glaven karierni cilj je postati vodja oddelka za inovacije. To je zame pomembno, ker želim prispevati k razvoju novih idej in izboljšati procese v podjetju.
You are writing a short social media post about a recent successful event. Mention the 'glaven' (main/principal) highlight of the event and why it was so special.
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Kakšen super dogodek! Glaven poudarek je bil zagotovo govor direktorja, ki nas je navdihnil za prihodnost. Resnično nekaj posebnega!
Kateri je glaven namen nove knjižnice po besedah župana?
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V Ljubljani so odprli novo knjižnico, ki naj bi postala glavno središče za kulturne dogodke v mestu. Župan je poudaril, da je njen glaven namen spodbujanje branja med mladimi in ustvarjanje prostora za srečevanje različnih generacij. Otvoritev je privabila veliko število obiskovalcev, kar kaže na velik interes.
Kateri je glaven namen nove knjižnice po besedah župana?
V besedilu jasno piše: 'njen glaven namen spodbujanje branja med mladimi in ustvarjanje prostora za srečevanje različnih generacij.'
V besedilu jasno piše: 'njen glaven namen spodbujanje branja med mladimi in ustvarjanje prostora za srečevanje različnih generacij.'
Kaj je bil glaven razlog za uspeh podjetja X?
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Podjetje X je objavilo svoje letne rezultate. Kljub nekaterim izzivom so zabeležili rast prihodkov. Glavni razlog za ta uspeh je bila uspešna uvedba novega izdelka na trg. Analitiki pričakujejo nadaljnjo pozitivno rast, če bodo ohranili sedanjo strategijo.
Kaj je bil glaven razlog za uspeh podjetja X?
Besedilo navaja: 'Glavni razlog za ta uspeh je bila uspešna uvedba novega izdelka na trg.'
Besedilo navaja: 'Glavni razlog za ta uspeh je bila uspešna uvedba novega izdelka na trg.'
Kaj je eno izmed glavnih načel trajnostnega turizma, omenjenih v besedilu?
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V zadnjih letih se je v Sloveniji povečalo zanimanje za trajnostni turizem. Eno izmed glavnih načel trajnostnega turizma je zmanjšanje negativnega vpliva na okolje in ohranjanje lokalne kulture. To prinaša dolgoročne koristi tako za turiste kot za lokalno prebivalstvo.
Kaj je eno izmed glavnih načel trajnostnega turizma, omenjenih v besedilu?
V besedilu je navedeno: 'Eno izmed glavnih načel trajnostnega turizma je zmanjšanje negativnega vpliva na okolje in ohranjanje lokalne kulture.'
V besedilu je navedeno: 'Eno izmed glavnih načel trajnostnega turizma je zmanjšanje negativnega vpliva na okolje in ohranjanje lokalne kulture.'
V tem projektu je ___ cilj zagotoviti dolgoročno trajnost. (In this project, the ___ goal is to ensure long-term sustainability.)
Cilj (goal) is masculine, so 'glavni' (main) is the correct form.
Ona je ___ arhitektka pri načrtovanju novega kulturnega centra. (She is the ___ architect in the design of the new cultural center.)
Arhitektka (architect) is feminine, so 'glavna' (main) is the correct form.
To je bil ___ razlog za njihov uspeh na mednarodnem trgu. (This was the ___ reason for their success in the international market.)
Razlog (reason) is masculine, so 'glavni' (main) is the correct form.
Njegova ___ naloga je vodenje celotnega oddelka. (His ___ task is leading the entire department.)
Naloga (task) is feminine, so 'glavna' (main) is the correct form.
Vlada je poudarila, da je ___ prioriteta izboljšanje zdravstvenega sistema. (The government emphasized that the ___ priority is improving the healthcare system.)
Prioriteta (priority) is feminine, so 'glavna' (main) is the correct form.
Rešiti ta problem je bil ___ namen našega srečanja. (Solving this problem was the ___ purpose of our meeting.)
Namen (purpose) is masculine, so 'glavni' (main) is the correct form.
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about the main challenges faced by environmental protection organizations in Slovenia, using the word 'glaven'.
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Sample answer
Ena izmed glavnih težav, s katerimi se srečujejo okoljevarstvene organizacije v Sloveniji, je pomanjkanje finančnih sredstev. Glaven izziv je tudi ozaveščanje javnosti o pomembnosti trajnostnega razvoja. Brez širše podpore je težko doseči dolgotrajne spremembe.
Describe a major decision you had to make recently, highlighting the 'glaven' factor that influenced your choice. Write 3-4 sentences.
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Nedavno sem moral sprejeti glavno odločitev glede moje karierne poti. Glaven faktor, ki je vplival na mojo izbiro, je bila želja po osebnem razvoju in novih izzivih. Menim, da je bila to pravilna smer, čeprav je prinesla tudi negotovost.
Imagine you are explaining the main responsibilities of a project manager. Use 'glaven' at least twice in your explanation (3-4 sentences).
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Glaven cilj projektnega vodje je uspešno dokončanje projekta znotraj zastavljenih rokov in proračuna. Njegova glavna odgovornost je tudi koordinacija ekipe in komunikacija z deležniki. Skrbi za to, da so vsi koraki projekta pravilno izvedeni.
Kaj je glaven namen knjige?
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Knjiga, ki sem jo bral, ima glaven namen izobraževati o zgodovini umetnosti. Avtorica poudarja, da je glaven prispevek knjige k razumevanju različnih umetniških gibanj. Pravi, da bralci lahko pridobijo globok vpogled v to kompleksno temo.
Kaj je glaven namen knjige?
Pasaža jasno navaja: 'Knjiga, ki sem jo bral, ima glaven namen izobraževati o zgodovini umetnosti.'
Pasaža jasno navaja: 'Knjiga, ki sem jo bral, ima glaven namen izobraževati o zgodovini umetnosti.'
Kaj je glaven poudarek v slovenskem turizmu?
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V Sloveniji je turizem eden izmed glavnih sektorjev gospodarstva. Glaven poudarek je na trajnostnem turizmu, ki spoštuje naravno in kulturno dediščino. To pomaga ohranjati edinstvenost naše dežele za prihodnje generacije.
Kaj je glaven poudarek v slovenskem turizmu?
Pasaža pravi: 'Glaven poudarek je na trajnostnem turizmu, ki spoštuje naravno in kulturno dediščino.'
Pasaža pravi: 'Glaven poudarek je na trajnostnem turizmu, ki spoštuje naravno in kulturno dediščino.'
Kaj je glavna prednost novega programskega jezika?
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Glavna prednost tega novega programskega jezika je njegova enostavnost uporabe. Razvijalci so želeli ustvariti orodje, ki bo glaven dejavnik pri pospeševanju inovacij. Verjamejo, da bo to prineslo revolucijo v industriji.
Kaj je glavna prednost novega programskega jezika?
V prvem stavku piše: 'Glavna prednost tega novega programskega jezika je njegova enostavnost uporabe.'
V prvem stavku piše: 'Glavna prednost tega novega programskega jezika je njegova enostavnost uporabe.'
Vse naloge so pomembne, a ta je _____, saj določa uspeh celotnega projekta.
Beseda 'glavna' (main/principal) je pravilna, ker se nanaša na nalogo, ki je ključnega pomena za uspeh projekta. Ostale možnosti pomenijo nekaj nepomembnega ali manj pomembnega.
Čeprav so vsi dokazi zbrani, manjka še _____ priča, ki bi potrdila alibi osumljenca.
V tem kontekstu 'glavna' (main/principal) priča pomeni ključno pričo, ki je bistvena za rešitev primera. Druge možnosti ne ustrezajo pomenu.
Odločitev o spremembi strategije je bila sprejeta na _____ sestanku upravnega odbora.
Izraz 'glavnem' (main/principal) sestanku poudarja pomembnost in odločujoč značaj srečanja. Ostale besede ne izražajo takšne pomembnosti.
Njegova _____ skrb je bila zagotoviti varnost vseh udeležencev dogodka.
'Glavna' (main/principal) skrb pomeni primarno in najpomembnejšo skrb, kar ustreza kontekstu zagotavljanja varnosti. Druge možnosti ne izražajo enake stopnje pomembnosti.
Kljub številnim manjšim problemom je bil _____ cilj ekspedicije doseči vrh Mount Everesta.
'Glavni' (main/principal) cilj se nanaša na primarni in najpomembnejši cilj ekspedicije. Ostale možnosti so neustrezne, saj opisujejo manj pomembne ali stranske stvari.
Za reševanje te krize bo potrebna _____ intervencija vlade, ne le posameznih ministrstev.
'Glavna' (main/principal) intervencija vlade pomeni celovito in odločilno posredovanje, ki je ključno za rešitev krize. Druge možnosti nakazujejo premalo obsežno ali učinkovito dejanje.
In Slovenian, adjectives typically precede the noun they modify. 'To je' means 'This is', and 'glaven problem' means 'main problem'.
Here, 'Njegova' (His/Her) acts as a possessive adjective, followed by 'glavna' (main) modifying 'naloga' (task). The verb 'je' (is) follows.
'Ljubljana je' means 'Ljubljana is'. 'Glavno mesto' means 'capital city', with 'glavno' (main) agreeing in gender and number with 'mesto' (city).
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