A1 adverb 3 min de lecture

potem

When you are learning Slovenian, you will find the word potem very useful. It's an adverb that generally means "then" or "after that."

You can use it to talk about things happening in sequence. For example, if you say "First I eat, potem I sleep," it means "First I eat, then I sleep."

It helps connect ideas and actions in time. You will hear and use potem often in everyday conversations.

When we use the word potem in Slovenian, it often means 'then' or 'after that' when we're talking about a sequence of events. For example, if you say "Najprej sem jedel, potem sem šel spat." (First I ate, then I went to sleep.), you're showing the order of actions. It can also refer to a specific point in time, meaning 'at that time' or 'afterward'. Think of it as a way to link ideas or actions chronologically, making your sentences flow smoothly by indicating what comes next or what happened at a later point.

potem en 30 secondes

  • Shows sequence of events
  • Similar to 'then' or 'after that'
  • Used in daily conversations

§ What 'potem' means

DEFINITION
The Slovenian word potem is an adverb that translates to "at that time" or "then" in English. It's a fundamental word for sequencing events or actions.

When you're learning Slovenian, understanding words like potem is crucial for building coherent sentences and expressing yourself clearly. It helps you tell stories, give instructions, or simply describe a series of events in the correct order. Think of it as a connector that links one action or time to the next.

People use potem constantly in everyday conversation. Whether they're talking about their daily routine, explaining a recipe, or recounting what happened at an event, potem is likely to pop up. It's one of those essential words you'll hear and use frequently, even at an A1 level.

§ Common uses of 'potem'

There are a few main ways potem is used in Slovenian. Let's break them down.

  • Sequencing actions: This is perhaps the most common use. You do one thing, potem you do another.
  • Referring to a specific point in time: It can also indicate "at that moment" or "after that."
  • As a consequence or result: Sometimes, potem can imply "as a result" or "consequently."

§ Examples of 'potem' in sentences

Let's look at some practical examples to see how potem works in real sentences. Pay attention to how it connects different parts of the sentence.

Zbudim se, potem pijem kavo. (I wake up, then I drink coffee.)

Šel sem v trgovino, potem domov. (I went to the store, then home.)

Preberite navodila, potem začnite. (Read the instructions, then begin.)

Here's an example where potem refers to a specific point in time or a consequence:

Padel je, potem je jokal. (He fell, then he cried.)

In this case, crying is a consequence of falling. So potem can imply a causal link, even if it's a subtle one.

§ Why 'potem' is important for beginners

As an A1 learner, your goal is to be able to communicate basic ideas. Potem is essential for that. It allows you to:

  • Describe your day in chronological order.
  • Give simple instructions to someone.
  • Follow a sequence of events in a story.
  • Connect thoughts logically.

Mastering potem early on will significantly boost your confidence in speaking and understanding Slovenian. It's a small word with a big impact on the clarity and flow of your language.

Le savais-tu ?

Many Slavic languages have a similar word derived from the same root.

Exemples par niveau

1

Potem grem domov.

Then I go home.

2

Najprej jem zajtrk, potem pa grem v službo.

First I eat breakfast, then I go to work.

3

Kupil sem kruh, potem sem šel v park.

I bought bread, then I went to the park.

4

Ko bo sonce, potem bomo šli ven.

When it's sunny, then we will go out.

5

Pripravili smo večerjo, potem smo jedli.

We prepared dinner, then we ate.

6

Ali boš potem imel čas?

Will you have time then?

7

Prebral sem knjigo, potem sem gledal film.

I read a book, then I watched a movie.

8

Najprej si umij zobe, potem pa lahko greš spat.

First brush your teeth, then you can go to bed.

Souvent confondu avec

potem vs Nato

While 'potem' and 'nato' both mean 'then', 'nato' often implies a more immediate next step, a direct consequence.

potem vs Takrat

'Takrat' refers to 'at that time', a specific moment, rather than a sequence like 'potem'.

potem vs Kasneje / Pozneje

These mean 'later', referring to a future time. 'Potem' can also mean 'later' in a sequential sense, but 'kasneje/pozneje' are more direct for 'later in time'.

Facile à confondre

potem vs Potem

'Potem' can be confusing because it has multiple meanings depending on the context.

It can mean 'then' in a sequence of events, 'after that', or 'at that time'.

Kaj boš delal **potem**? (What will you do **then**?)

potem vs Nato

Often confused with 'potem' because both can mean 'then' or 'after that'.

'Nato' typically implies a more direct and immediate sequence of events, while 'potem' can be more general.

Najprej si operi zobe, **nato** pa jej. (First brush your teeth, **then** eat.)

potem vs Takrat

Can be confused with 'potem' when referring to a specific point in time.

'Takrat' specifically means 'at that time' or 'back then', emphasizing a particular moment, whereas 'potem' often indicates sequence.

**Takrat** sem bil še otrok. (**At that time** I was still a child.)

potem vs Kasneje

Similar to 'potem' when referring to something happening later.

'Kasneje' directly translates to 'later', indicating a future point in time relative to the present or a previously mentioned event, while 'potem' can be more about a sequence.

Se vidimo **kasneje**! (See you **later**!)

potem vs Pozneje

Very similar to 'kasneje' and can be used interchangeably in many contexts.

Both 'kasneje' and 'poznejše' mean 'later'. 'Pozneje' can sometimes carry a slightly more formal or definitive nuance of 'afterward' or 'subsequently', though the distinction is often subtle and context-dependent.

**Pozneje** bom šel domov. (**Later** I will go home.)

Origine du mot

Proto-Slavic

Sens originel : *potomь 'after that, then'

Indo-European

Contexte culturel

<p>In Slovenian, 'potem' is a very common word used to indicate sequence or consequence. It's similar to 'then' or 'after that' in English. It's often heard in everyday conversation when describing a series of events or actions.</p>

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

You can use 'potem' to show sequence. For example, 'Jem zajtrk, potem grem v službo.' (I eat breakfast, then I go to work.)

Yes, 'potem' often means 'afterwards'. For instance, 'Najprej delamo, potem se sprostimo.' (First we work, afterwards we relax.)

Yes, 'potem' and 'nato' are very similar and often interchangeable when talking about sequence. 'Grem v trgovino, nato domov.' (I go to the store, then home.)

While 'potem' primarily means 'then' or 'afterwards', in some contexts, it can imply 'in that case' or 'consequently'. For example, 'Če ne boš šel, potem bom šel jaz.' (If you don't go, then I will go.)

'Potem' is an adverb, so it often follows the verb or comes at the beginning of a clause. 'Prišel je, potem pa je sedel.' (He came, then he sat down.)

Absolutely. You can use 'potem' to talk about future actions. 'Končam delo, potem bom šel spat.' (I'll finish work, then I'll go to sleep.)

'Potem' refers to a sequence of events ('then'), while 'kasneje' means 'later' in a more general sense of time. 'Vidimo se kasneje.' (See you later.) vs. 'Najprej berem, potem jem.' (First I read, then I eat.)

Yes, you can start a sentence with 'potem' to indicate a sequence. 'Potem smo šli na sprehod.' (Then we went for a walk.)

No, 'potem' is an adverb, so it doesn't change its form based on gender, number, or case.

You can simply use 'in potem' for 'and then'. 'Šli smo v kino in potem na večerjo.' (We went to the cinema and then for dinner.)

Teste-toi 96 questions

fill blank A1

Jaz grem domov, ___ pa spim. (I go home, ___ then I sleep.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

The word 'potem' means 'then' and fits the sequence of actions.

fill blank A1

Najprej jem zajtrk, ___ pa grem v službo. (First I eat breakfast, ___ then I go to work.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' indicates the next action in a sequence.

fill blank A1

On bere knjigo, ___ pa gleda televizijo. (He reads a book, ___ then he watches television.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

Use 'potem' to show a subsequent action.

fill blank A1

Ona pije kavo, ___ pa gre na sprehod. (She drinks coffee, ___ then she goes for a walk.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' is used to connect two sequential actions.

fill blank A1

Mi jemo kosilo, ___ pa se pogovarjamo. (We eat lunch, ___ then we talk.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' correctly indicates the order of events.

fill blank A1

Vi delate, ___ pa počivate. (You work, ___ then you rest.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' is the correct word to express 'then' in this context.

writing A1

Complete the sentence: 'Jem kosilo in ___ grem domov.' (I eat lunch and then I go home.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jem kosilo in potem grem domov.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A1

Translate: 'First I work, then I rest.' (Use 'najprej' for 'first' and 'počivam' for 'rest'.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Najprej delam, potem počivam.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A1

Fill in the blank: 'Vstanem, ___ zajtrkujem.' (I get up, then I eat breakfast.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Vstanem, potem zajtrkujem.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
reading A1

What does Ana do after drinking coffee?

Read this passage:

Jaz sem Ana. Zjutraj pijem kavo. Potem grem v službo. V službi delam osem ur. Potem pridem domov.

What does Ana do after drinking coffee?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : She goes to work.

The passage says 'Zjutraj pijem kavo. Potem grem v službo.' which means 'In the morning I drink coffee. Then I go to work.'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : She goes to work.

The passage says 'Zjutraj pijem kavo. Potem grem v službo.' which means 'In the morning I drink coffee. Then I go to work.'

reading A1

When does the person cook lunch?

Read this passage:

V soboto grem v trgovino. Potem kuham kosilo. Po kosilu berem knjigo.

When does the person cook lunch?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : After going to the shop.

The passage states 'V soboto grem v trgovino. Potem kuham kosilo.' meaning 'On Saturday I go to the shop. Then I cook lunch.'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : After going to the shop.

The passage states 'V soboto grem v trgovino. Potem kuham kosilo.' meaning 'On Saturday I go to the shop. Then I cook lunch.'

reading A1

What happens after the meeting?

Read this passage:

Danes imam veliko dela. Najprej pišem e-pošto. Potem imam sestanek. Po sestanku grem domov.

What happens after the meeting?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : The person goes home.

The passage says 'Potem imam sestanek. Po sestanku grem domov.' which means 'Then I have a meeting. After the meeting I go home.'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : The person goes home.

The passage says 'Potem imam sestanek. Po sestanku grem domov.' which means 'Then I have a meeting. After the meeting I go home.'

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jem kosilo potem.

The order 'Jem kosilo potem.' means 'I eat lunch then.'

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Greva potem domov.

The order 'Greva potem domov.' means 'We go home then.'

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Delam potem vrt.

The order 'Delam potem vrt.' means 'I work in the garden then.'

listening A2

We went home then.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Potem smo šli domov.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening A2

What about then?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Kaj pa potem?
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening A2

First work, then fun.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Najprej delo, potem zabava.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Potem bomo jedli.

Focus: po-tem

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Vidimo se potem.

Focus: vi-di-mo se po-tem

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

In potem je rekel...

Focus: in po-tem je re-kel

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A2

Complete the sentence: 'Jaz grem domov, ___ grem spat.' (I go home, then I go to sleep.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jaz grem domov, potem grem spat.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A2

Translate: 'First we eat, then we talk.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Najprej jemo, potem govorimo.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A2

Form a sentence using 'potem' about your daily routine. (e.g., I wake up, then I drink coffee.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Vstanem, potem pijem kavo.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
reading A2

Kaj je delal avtor po zajtrku?

Read this passage:

Danes zjutraj sem vstal zgodaj. Najprej sem zajtrkoval, potem sem šel v službo. V službi sem delal do petih. Potem sem šel domov in počival.

Kaj je delal avtor po zajtrku?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Šel je v službo.

The passage says 'Najprej sem zajtrkoval, potem sem šel v službo.' (First I had breakfast, then I went to work.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Šel je v službo.

The passage says 'Najprej sem zajtrkoval, potem sem šel v službo.' (First I had breakfast, then I went to work.)

reading A2

Kdaj se bodo vrnili domov?

Read this passage:

Jutri bomo šli na izlet. Najprej bomo obiskali grad, potem pa bomo imeli piknik. Po pikniku se bomo kopali v jezeru. Potem se bomo vrnili domov.

Kdaj se bodo vrnili domov?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Po kopanju v jezeru.

The passage states 'Po pikniku se bomo kopali v jezeru. Potem se bomo vrnili domov.' (After the picnic, we will swim in the lake. Then we will return home.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Po kopanju v jezeru.

The passage states 'Po pikniku se bomo kopali v jezeru. Potem se bomo vrnili domov.' (After the picnic, we will swim in the lake. Then we will return home.)

reading A2

Kaj je avtor dodal po praženju zelenjave?

Read this passage:

Včeraj sem kuhal večerjo. Najprej sem narezal zelenjavo, potem sem jo prepražil. Potem sem dodal testenine. Večerja je bila okusna.

Kaj je avtor dodal po praženju zelenjave?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Testenine.

The passage says 'potem sem jo prepražil. Potem sem dodal testenine.' (then I fried it. Then I added pasta.)

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Testenine.

The passage says 'potem sem jo prepražil. Potem sem dodal testenine.' (then I fried it. Then I added pasta.)

sentence order A2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jem kosilo, potem grem na sprehod.

This sentence describes a sequence of actions: eating lunch and then going for a walk. 'Potem' connects these two actions.

sentence order A2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Najprej delam domačo nalogo, potem gledam televizijo.

Here, 'najprej' indicates the first action (doing homework), and 'potem' indicates the subsequent action (watching TV).

sentence order A2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Študiram Slovenščino eno uro, potem se sprostim.

This sentence shows studying Slovenian for an hour, followed by relaxing. 'Potem' links these two events.

fill blank B1

Pojdiva na kavo, ___ pa se bomo pogovorili o podrobnostih.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' means 'then' or 'afterward' in this context, indicating a sequence of events.

fill blank B1

Najprej pojemo kosilo, ___ pa gremo na sprehod.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' establishes the order of actions: first lunch, then a walk.

fill blank B1

Preberi knjigo, ___ pa mi povej, če ti je bila všeč.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

This sentence uses 'potem' to indicate that telling about the book's enjoyment should happen after reading it.

fill blank B1

Lahko se dobimo ob petih, ___ pa se bomo odločili, kam gremo.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' shows that the decision of where to go will follow the meeting.

fill blank B1

Naredi nalogo, ___ pa si lahko ogledaš film.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

Here, 'potem' signifies that watching a film is permitted after completing homework.

fill blank B1

Če bo deževalo, bomo ostali doma, ___ pa bomo igrali družabne igre.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

This sentence uses 'potem' to indicate the activity that will happen if it rains and they stay home.

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jaz sem šel v trgovino, potem pa domov.

This sentence describes a sequence of actions: first going to the store, then home.

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Najprej smo jedli kosilo, potem pa gledali film.

This sentence outlines a chronological order of events: lunch first, then a movie.

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : On je prebral knjigo in potem napisal poročilo.

The sentence indicates that reading the book preceded writing the report.

multiple choice B2

Choose the best translation for "Potem bomo šli na večerjo."

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Then we will go to dinner.

"Potem" most commonly translates to "then" when referring to a sequence of events.

multiple choice B2

Which sentence correctly uses "potem" to indicate a consequence?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Če bo deževalo, potem ne bomo šli ven. (If it rains, then we won't go out.)

In this context, "potem" acts as a conjunction, introducing a consequence or result.

multiple choice B2

In which sentence can "potem" be replaced by "nato" without changing the meaning?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Prebral sem knjigo, potem sem zaspal. (I read the book, then I fell asleep.)

"Nato" and "potem" are often interchangeable when indicating a sequence of events.

true false B2

The sentence "Šla sem v trgovino, potem sem kupila kruh" means "I went to the store, then I bought bread."

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

"Potem" correctly indicates the sequence of actions.

true false B2

In the sentence "Če boš priden, potem boš dobil sladkorček," "potem" implies a condition.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

Here, "potem" acts as a correlative conjunction with "če" (if), indicating a conditional outcome.

true false B2

The phrase "od takrat potem" means "from then on."

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

This is a common idiomatic expression in Slovenian.

listening B2

What happened after finishing studies?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Ko sem končal študij, sem se potem zaposlil v tujini.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening B2

What is the sequence of actions?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Najprej pojemo, potem pa gremo na sprehod.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening B2

What will happen if it rains?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Če bo deževalo, bomo potem ostali doma.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Najprej moramo napisati poročilo, potem pa ga lahko oddamo.

Focus: potem

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Ko se boš vrnil, se bomo potem pogovorili o vsem.

Focus: potem

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Nisem vedel, kaj naj storim, ampak potem mi je prijatelj pomagal.

Focus: potem

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing B2

Imagine you are describing a typical Slovenian meal to a friend. Write a paragraph explaining the order in which dishes are typically served, using 'potem' at least twice.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Najprej jemo juho, ki je pogosto goveja ali gobova. Potem pride na vrsto glavna jed, ki je lahko meso z zelenjavo ali testenine. Po glavni jedi običajno postrežemo solato. Potem pa seveda sladica, na primer potica ali jabolčni zavitek.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing B2

You are writing a short blog post about your recent trip to Slovenia. Describe a sequence of events from one of your days, using 'potem' to connect at least two actions.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Zjutraj smo imeli bogat zajtrk v hotelu. Potem smo se odpravili na ogled Ljubljanskega gradu. Po ogledu gradu smo se sprehodili po starem mestnem jedru in si privoščili kavo. Potem smo imeli še večerjo v tradicionalni slovenski restavraciji.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing B2

You are giving instructions on how to make a simple Slovenian dish. Write a short paragraph explaining the steps, making sure to use 'potem' at least once to indicate the next step.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Najprej pripravimo vse sestavine. Potem zelenjavo narežemo na majhne koščke. Po tem jo skuhamo v slani vodi. Na koncu pa jed postrežemo toplo, najbolje s svežim kruhom.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
reading B2

Kaj se je zgodilo po tem, ko so se luči prižgale?

Read this passage:

Ko se je sonce spustilo za gore, so se luči v dolini prižgale. Potem je zavladala tišina, prekinjena le z oddaljenim zvonjenjem cerkvenega zvona. Ljudje so se umaknili v svoje domove, pripravljeni na počitek po dolgem dnevu.

Kaj se je zgodilo po tem, ko so se luči prižgale?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Zavladala je tišina.

Stavek 'Potem je zavladala tišina' jasno kaže, da je tišina zavladala po prižiganju luči.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Zavladala je tišina.

Stavek 'Potem je zavladala tišina' jasno kaže, da je tišina zavladala po prižiganju luči.

reading B2

Kaj je družina storila po zajtrku?

Read this passage:

Družina je zjutraj zajtrkovala, potem pa so se vsi skupaj odpravili na izlet v gore. Hodili so ure in ure, uživali v prelepem razgledu in čistem zraku. Zvečer so se utrujeni, a zadovoljni vrnili domov.

Kaj je družina storila po zajtrku?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Odpravili so se na izlet v gore.

V besedilu piše: 'potem pa so se vsi skupaj odpravili na izlet v gore', kar pomeni, da so to storili po zajtrku.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Odpravili so se na izlet v gore.

V besedilu piše: 'potem pa so se vsi skupaj odpravili na izlet v gore', kar pomeni, da so to storili po zajtrku.

reading B2

Kaj je študent naredil, preden je začel reševati nalogo?

Read this passage:

Najprej je študent prebral vsa navodila, potem pa je začel reševati nalogo. Trajalo mu je dolgo, saj je bila naloga zelo zahtevna. Na koncu je bil vesel, da jo je uspešno dokončal.

Kaj je študent naredil, preden je začel reševati nalogo?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Prebral je vsa navodila.

Stavek 'Najprej je študent prebral vsa navodila, potem pa je začel reševati nalogo' jasno kaže vrstni red dogodkov.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Prebral je vsa navodila.

Stavek 'Najprej je študent prebral vsa navodila, potem pa je začel reševati nalogo' jasno kaže vrstni red dogodkov.

fill blank C1

Najprej preglejte vse možnosti, ___ se odločite.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

The word 'potem' means 'then' and fits the logical sequence of actions: first review, then decide.

fill blank C1

Ko je končala s prvim delom projekta, je ___ pričela z drugim.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' indicates a sequential action, meaning 'then' or 'after that'.

fill blank C1

Preučite vsa dejstva, ___ pa se lotite reševanja problema.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

Here, 'potem' serves to indicate the next step in a process, 'then' proceed.

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Pripravite vse potrebne dokumente, ___ jih oddajte na pristojni urad.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' connects two actions in a sequence: prepare, then submit.

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Po temeljitem pregledu trga, bomo ___ oblikovali našo strategijo.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

The sentence implies a cause-and-effect or sequential relationship: after the review, 'then' we will form the strategy.

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Najprej si oglejte galerijo, ___ pa se nam pridružite na kavi.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : potem

'Potem' is used to indicate a subsequent action in a polite instruction.

sentence order C1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Ko je končal projekt, potem si je vzel čas za počitek.

This sentence structure is common when indicating a sequence of events. 'Ko' (when) introduces the first action, and 'potem' (then) introduces the subsequent action.

sentence order C1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Najprej moramo preučiti vse možnosti, potem pa se odločiti za najboljšo.

'Najprej' (first) sets up the initial action, followed by 'potem pa' (and then) for the succeeding decision.

sentence order C1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Če bo deževalo, potem bomo morali prestati piknik.

In a conditional sentence, 'če' (if) introduces the condition, and 'potem' (then) introduces the consequence.

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Po dolgem in napornem sestanku so se končno odločili, da bodo ___ ukrepali.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : nemudoma

Uporabimo 'nemudoma' za poudarjanje takojšnje akcije, ki je pogosto posledica prejšnjih dogodkov ali odločitev, podobno kot 'potem' v smislu 'takoj po tem'.

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Ko je spoznala resnico, je ___ spremenila svoje mnenje in pristop.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : drastično

Izraz 'drastično' poudarja močno in nenadno spremembo, ki sledi nekemu spoznanju, kar odraža posledico prejšnjega dejanja ali dogodka.

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Po seriji neuspešnih poskusov so se odločili za korenito spremembo strategije, ___ pa so začeli opažati izboljšanje.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : šele takrat

'Šele takrat' poudarja, da se je izboljšanje zgodilo po določeni točki ali dogodku, kar je v skladu s pomenom 'potem' kot časovnega zaporedja.

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Kljub vsem naporom in dolgotrajnemu raziskovanju, je bilo rešitev moč najti šele ___ temeljiti analizi vseh podatkov.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : po

Predlog 'po' jasno kaže na časovno zaporedje, kjer je rešitev sledila temeljiti analizi, kar je sinonimno z 'potem'.

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Sprva je bil skeptičen do predloga, a ko je videl vse dokaze, je ___ popolnoma spremenil svoje stališče.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : končno

'Končno' nakazuje, da se je sprememba stališča zgodila po določenem času ali nizu dogodkov, kar se ujema z 'potem' kot posledico.

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Niso vedeli, kaj jih čaka, ___ pa so spoznali, da je potovanje veliko bolj zahtevno, kot so pričakovali.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : kasneje

'Kasneje' se nanaša na dogodek, ki se je zgodil po drugem dogodku, kar je neposredno v skladu s pomenom 'potem'.

listening C2

What happened after sunset?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Potem ko je sonce zašlo, smo prižgali kres in preživeli večer ob prijetnem pogovoru pod zvezdnatim nebom.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening C2

What followed her persistence?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Njeno vztrajnost so vsi občudovali; potem pa je sledil zaslužen uspeh, ki je potrdil vsa pričakovanja.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening C2

How did the ambitious plan turn out?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Čeprav je bil načrt ambiciozen, se je potem izkazalo, da je bil izvedljiv z nekaj prilagoditvami.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Potem ko je končal študij, se je odločil za mednarodno kariero in se preselil v tujino.

Focus: Po-tem ko je kon-čal štu-dij

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Najprej je razložil teorijo, potem pa je sledila praktična demonstracija, ki je vse navdušila.

Focus: Naj-prej je raz-lo-žil te-o-ri-jo, po-tem pa je sle-di-la

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Občinstvo je najprej zadrževalo dih, potem pa je izbruhnil gromek aplavz, ko je predstava dosegla vrhunec.

Focus: Ob-čin-stvo je naj-prej za-dr-že-va-lo dih, po-tem pa je iz-bruh-nil

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing C2

Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a time you experienced a significant cultural misunderstanding while traveling. Use 'potem' at least once to indicate a sequence of events or a consequence.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Ko sem potoval po Japonski, sem bil povabljen v dom prijatelja. Ponudili so mi čaj, a sem ga zavrnil, ker sem mislil, da sem jim v breme. Potem sem izvedel, da je to velika žalitev in sem se moral opravičiti.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing C2

Describe a complex decision you had to make that had lasting consequences. Explain the steps you took and how one action led to another, using 'potem' to connect these steps.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Imel sem priložnost za službo v tujini, kar je zahtevalo selitev celotne družine. Dolgo smo razmišljali o vseh plusih in minusih. Potem smo se odločili, da je to dobra priložnost za otroke in se preselili, čeprav je bilo težko zapustiti domovino.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing C2

Imagine you are explaining a sophisticated scientific process to a colleague. Use 'potem' to describe the sequential stages of the process, ensuring clarity and precision.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Najprej vzamemo vzorec celic in jih obdelamo z določenim reagentom. Potem inkubiramo vzorec pri določeni temperaturi, da se sproži reakcija. Sledi analiza rezultatov pod mikroskopom.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
reading C2

Kaj se je zgodilo po tem, ko so predstavniki industrije sprva nasprotovali določbam?

Read this passage:

Po obširnih pogajanjih je bil sprejet nov zakon o varovanju okolja. Predstavniki industrije so sprva nasprotovali nekaterim določbam, a so potem le popustili pod pritiskom javnosti. Zdaj pričakujemo, da bo zakon začel veljati v naslednjih mesecih.

Kaj se je zgodilo po tem, ko so predstavniki industrije sprva nasprotovali določbam?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Predstavniki industrije so popustili.

Stavek 'a so potem le popustili pod pritiskom javnosti' jasno navaja, kaj se je zgodilo po začetnem nasprotovanju.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Predstavniki industrije so popustili.

Stavek 'a so potem le popustili pod pritiskom javnosti' jasno navaja, kaj se je zgodilo po začetnem nasprotovanju.

reading C2

Kaj je povzročilo preobrat v projektu?

Read this passage:

Projekt je bil izjemno ambiciozen in je zahteval sodelovanje mednarodnih strokovnjakov. Dolgo časa je kazalo, da ne bomo dosegli zastavljenih ciljev. Potem pa so se zbrali vsi ključni deležniki in s skupnimi močmi rešili nastale težave. Končni rezultat je presegel vsa pričakovanja.

Kaj je povzročilo preobrat v projektu?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Sodelovanje ključnih deležnikov.

Besedilo pravi, da 'Potem pa so se zbrali vsi ključni deležniki in s skupnimi močmi rešili nastale težave', kar je pripeljalo do preobrata.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Sodelovanje ključnih deležnikov.

Besedilo pravi, da 'Potem pa so se zbrali vsi ključni deležniki in s skupnimi močmi rešili nastale težave', kar je pripeljalo do preobrata.

reading C2

Kako so se koncepti svobodne volje razvijali v času razsvetljenstva?

Read this passage:

Filozofski koncepti svobodne volje so bili stoletja predmet intenzivnih debat. Antični misleci so postavili temelje, srednjeveški filozofi so jih razvijali v kontekstu teologije. Potem, v času razsvetljenstva, so bili ti koncepti ponovno ovrednoteni skozi prizmo racionalizma in empirizma, kar je močno vplivalo na sodobno etiko.

Kako so se koncepti svobodne volje razvijali v času razsvetljenstva?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Bili so ponovno ovrednoteni skozi racionalizem in empirizem.

V besedilu piše: 'Potem, v času razsvetljenstva, so bili ti koncepti ponovno ovrednoteni skozi prizmo racionalizma in empirizma'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Bili so ponovno ovrednoteni skozi racionalizem in empirizem.

V besedilu piše: 'Potem, v času razsvetljenstva, so bili ti koncepti ponovno ovrednoteni skozi prizmo racionalizma in empirizma'.

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