मतलब
Used to acknowledge someone's correct statement.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Slovenians are generally reserved. Using 'Imate prav' is a way to show you are a 'pridna' (diligent/good) person who respects social hierarchy. The 'To Have Right' construction is a hallmark of the 'Standard Average European' linguistic area, showing Slovenia's ties to its neighbors. In Slovenia, 'Vikanje' (using the plural) is so important that there is a specific verb for it: 'vikati'. 'Imate prav' is the quintessential 'vikanje' phrase.
The 'V' Rule
In the word 'prav', the 'v' is not a 'v' like in 'victory'. It sounds like a 'w'. Pronounce it like 'prow'.
Don't use 'biti'
Never say 'Vi ste prav'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Imate'.
मतलब
Used to acknowledge someone's correct statement.
The 'V' Rule
In the word 'prav', the 'v' is not a 'v' like in 'victory'. It sounds like a 'w'. Pronounce it like 'prow'.
Don't use 'biti'
Never say 'Vi ste prav'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Imate'.
The Dual Power
If you are talking to a couple, say 'Imata prav'. They will be incredibly impressed by your grammar skills!
खुद को परखो
How do you say 'You are right' to your teacher?
Gospod učitelj, _______ prav.
You must use the formal 'imate' for a teacher.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb for 'to have'.
Vi ______ prav, Ljubljana je lepa.
The subject 'Vi' requires the verb form 'imate'.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. Best friend, 2. Two strangers, 3. Your grandmother
Friends get 'tikanje', two people get dual 'imata', and elders get 'vikanje'.
Fill in the missing response.
A: Mislim, da je danes torek. B: Ne, danes je sreda. A: Oh, _________.
A is acknowledging B's correction politely.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासGospod učitelj, _______ prav.
You must use the formal 'imate' for a teacher.
Vi ______ prav, Ljubljana je lepa.
The subject 'Vi' requires the verb form 'imate'.
1. Best friend, 2. Two strangers, 3. Your grandmother
Friends get 'tikanje', two people get dual 'imata', and elders get 'vikanje'.
A: Mislim, da je danes torek. B: Ne, danes je sreda. A: Oh, _________.
A is acknowledging B's correction politely.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, it is the perfect phrase for a teacher as it is formal and respectful.
'Imate prav' agrees with the person, while 'Res je' agrees with the statement. They are often interchangeable.
In this idiom, it functions as an adverbial object, though it is related to the noun 'pravica' (right).
You use the same phrase: 'Imate prav'.
It can be direct. It's better to say 'Mislim, da nimate prav' (I think you aren't right).
It's a common feature in many European languages, viewing truth as something you possess.
No, 'pravilno' is usually used alone or with 'to je' (To je pravilno).
It sounds like a 'w', similar to the English word 'now'.
Use the dual form: 'Imata prav'.
No, it's just more emphatic. It's like saying 'You ARE right'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Imaš prav
similarYou (informal) are right.
Res je
synonymIt is true.
Se strinjam
synonymI agree.
Pravilno
specialized formCorrect.
Nimate prav
contrastYou are not right.
