The preposition 'po' primarily functions to describe movement along a surface, time occurring 'after', or the act of fetching something.
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- Used for movement along a surface or path.
- Indicates time sequence meaning 'after' a specific event.
- Expresses purpose when fetching something (with accusative case).
Pregled
Predlog 'po' je izjemno vsestranski. Njegov pomen se močno spreminja glede na sklon, s katerim se uporablja. V osnovi pokriva prostorska, časovna in namenska razmerja. 2) Vzorci uporabe: Najpogosteje se uporablja z mestnikom (lokativom) za izražanje gibanja po neki površini (npr. hoditi po cesti) ali za izražanje časa (npr. po šoli). Ko se uporablja s tožilnikom (akuzativom), običajno izraža namen oziroma cilj gibanja, ko gremo nekaj iskat (npr. iti po vodo). 3) Pogosti konteksti: V vsakdanjem jeziku ga srečamo pri opisovanju poti, komunikacijskih kanalov (po radiu, po telefonu) in razporeditvi opravil skozi dan. Uporablja se tudi za izražanje ponavljanja v časovnih intervalih (npr. po kapljicah). 4) Primerjava s podobnimi besedami: Za razliko od predloga 'v' (v prostor) ali 'na' (na površino kot cilj), 'po' nakazuje razpršeno gibanje po površini ali poti. V časovnem smislu je nasprotje predloga 'pred' (before). Pri izražanju namena se včasih zamenjuje s 'za', vendar 'po' specifično pomeni 'iti in prinesti nazaj' (fetch).
Exemples
Rad hodim po parku.
everydayI like walking along the park.
Po uradnih podatkih je brezposelnost nizka.
formalAccording to official data, unemployment is low.
Pridi k meni po šoli.
informalCome to my place after school.
Razvrstitev elementov po atomski masi.
academicClassification of elements by atomic mass.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
po dolgem času
after a long time
po pravici povedano
to tell the truth
iti po zlu
to go wrong / to go south
Souvent confondu avec
'Po' is used for fetching something (going to get it), while 'za' is used for the general benefit or destination of an object.
'Čez' means 'across' from one side to another, while 'po' means 'along' or 'all over' the surface.
Modèles grammaticaux
Comment l'utiliser
The preposition 'po' is neutral and used in all registers. In formal writing, it often replaces 'glede na' (according to). In spoken language, it is essential for expressing the act of picking something up or fetching.
English speakers often use 'na' when they should use 'po' for communication channels (e.g., saying 'na radiu' instead of 'po radiu'). Another mistake is using the wrong case; remember that 'po' for 'after' always takes the locative case.
Astuces
Think of 'along' for movement
Whenever you are moving across or along a surface without a single destination point, 'po' is your go-to preposition.
Don't confuse 'after' and 'behind'
In English, 'after' can sometimes mean 'behind' in line, but in Slovenian, 'po' is strictly temporal (time) or movement-based, not positional 'behind' (which is 'za').
Fetching culture in Slovenia
Slovenians frequently use 'iti po' for daily chores like getting groceries or picking up children from school/kindergarten.
Origine du mot
Derived from Proto-Slavic *po, which is related to the Sanskrit 'apa' and Greek 'apo', originally indicating movement away or along.
Contexte culturel
In Slovenia, 'iti po nakupih' (going shopping) or 'iti po opravkih' (running errands) are central parts of the daily routine description where 'po' is indispensable.
Astuce mémo
Associate 'po' with the English prefix 'post-' (as in post-script or post-war) to remember its 'after' meaning. For movement, think of a 'path' (both start with P).
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsZ mestnikom ga uporabimo za lokacijo (hoditi po mestu) ali čas (po delu). To je najpogostejša oblika uporabe.
S tožilnikom ga uporabimo, ko gremo nekaj iskat ali po nekaj, npr. 'Grem po kruh' (I am going to get bread).
Ne. 'Po' pomeni 'after' (časovno) ali 'along' (prostorsko), medtem ko 'za' pomeni 'for' ali 'behind'.
Uporabimo predlog 'po' v zvezi 'po telefonu'.
Teste-toi 3 questions
Vidimo se ___ kosilu.
In this context, we are talking about a time sequence (after lunch), so 'po' is required.
Izberi pravilen stavek:
The phrase 'iti po' + accusative (otroke) indicates the purpose of fetching someone.
telefonu / se / po / slišiva
Standard Slovenian word order for 'We will talk on the phone'.
/ 3 correct
Perfect score!
Summary
The preposition 'po' primarily functions to describe movement along a surface, time occurring 'after', or the act of fetching something.
- Used for movement along a surface or path.
- Indicates time sequence meaning 'after' a specific event.
- Expresses purpose when fetching something (with accusative case).
Think of 'along' for movement
Whenever you are moving across or along a surface without a single destination point, 'po' is your go-to preposition.
Don't confuse 'after' and 'behind'
In English, 'after' can sometimes mean 'behind' in line, but in Slovenian, 'po' is strictly temporal (time) or movement-based, not positional 'behind' (which is 'za').
Fetching culture in Slovenia
Slovenians frequently use 'iti po' for daily chores like getting groceries or picking up children from school/kindergarten.
Exemples
4 sur 4Rad hodim po parku.
I like walking along the park.
Po uradnih podatkih je brezposelnost nizka.
According to official data, unemployment is low.
Pridi k meni po šoli.
Come to my place after school.
Razvrstitev elementov po atomski masi.
Classification of elements by atomic mass.
