§ Understanding 'Darilo'
The Slovenian word 'darilo' (pronounced dah-REE-loh) is a very common noun that means 'gift' or 'present'. It's an A1-level word, which means it's one of the first words you should learn when starting with Slovenian. You'll use 'darilo' often, especially during holidays, birthdays, or any occasion where people exchange gifts.
- DEFINITION
- A thing given willingly to someone without payment.
To je lepo darilo.
(This is a nice gift.)
Imam darilo zate.
(I have a gift for you.)
§ Singular and Plural of 'Darilo'
'Darilo' is a neuter noun. Here's how it changes in singular and plural:
- Singular: darilo (gift)
- Plural: darila (gifts)
Koliko daril si dobil?
(How many gifts did you get?)
§ Common Phrases with 'Darilo'
You'll often hear 'darilo' in phrases like:
- Rojstnodnevno darilo: Birthday gift
- Božično darilo: Christmas gift
- Poročno darilo: Wedding gift
- Novoletno darilo: New Year's gift
Kupil sem ti rojstnodnevno darilo.
(I bought you a birthday gift.)
§ Similar words to 'Darilo'
While 'darilo' is the most common and general term for 'gift', here are a few related words you might encounter and how they differ:
- Podariti (verb): To give a gift. This is the verb form of giving a present.
- Dajati (verb): To give (general act of giving). 'Podariti' is more specific to giving a present.
- Presenečenje (noun): Surprise. A gift can be a 'presenečenje', but 'presenečenje' itself isn't always a physical gift.
When to use 'darilo':
Always use 'darilo' when you are talking about a physical item or a gesture that is given as a present or a gift, especially for an occasion.
To je moje darilo za tebe.
(This is my gift for you.)
When to use 'podariti':
Use 'podariti' when you want to express the action of giving a gift.
Želim ti podariti nekaj.
(I want to give you something [as a gift].)
When to use 'dajati':
Use 'dajati' for the general act of giving anything, not specifically a gift.
Ali mi lahko daš vodo?
(Can you give me water?)
When to use 'presenečenje':
Use 'presenečenje' when the focus is on the unexpected nature of something, which might or might not be a gift.
To je bilo pravo presenečenje!
(That was a real surprise!)
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Nouns in Slovenian have grammatical gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter). 'Darilo' is a neuter noun.
To je lepo **darilo**. (This is a beautiful **gift**.)
Nouns change their endings depending on their grammatical case (there are six cases in Slovenian). In the nominative singular (the dictionary form), 'darilo' has the ending '-o'.
**Darilo** je na mizi. (**The gift** is on the table.)
When talking about giving a gift to someone, the recipient is often in the dative case. For example, 'dati komu darilo' (to give someone a gift).
Dal sem **darilo** prijatelju. (I gave **a gift** to a friend.)
To express 'a lot of gifts' or 'many gifts', you would use the genitive plural form 'daril'.
Prejel sem veliko **daril**. (I received many **gifts**.)
Adjectives describing 'darilo' will also take neuter endings and agree in case and number. For instance, 'novo darilo' (a new gift).
To je **novo** darilo. (This is a **new** gift.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
To je lepo darilo.
This is a nice gift.
Dobil sem darilo za rojstni dan.
I got a gift for my birthday.
Imam darilo zate.
I have a gift for you.
Ali imaš darilo?
Do you have a gift?
Moje darilo je majhno.
My gift is small.
Hvala za darilo!
Thank you for the gift!
Kupila sem darilo za mamo.
I bought a gift for mom.
To darilo je zate.
This gift is for you.
खुद को परखो 6 सवाल
Your friend's birthday is next week. Write a short message (2-3 sentences) in Slovenian telling them you have a 'darilo' for them and you will give it to them soon. Make sure to use 'darilo'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Živjo! Vesel rojstni dan prihodnji teden! Imam darilo zate in ti ga bom dal/dala kmalu.
Imagine you received a 'darilo' that you really liked. Write two sentences in Slovenian thanking the person and mentioning what the 'darilo' was (e.g., a book, chocolate).
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Hvala za čudovito darilo! Zelo mi je všeč ta knjiga.
You are helping someone choose a 'darilo'. Write a simple question in Slovenian asking what kind of 'darilo' they think their friend would like.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Kakšno darilo misliš, da bi bilo všeč tvojemu prijatelju?
What is the 'darilo' in the passage?
Read this passage:
Moj prijatelj ima rojstni dan. Pripravljam mu lepo darilo. Upam, da mu bo všeč. Darilo je majhna knjiga.
What is the 'darilo' in the passage?
The passage states 'Darilo je majhna knjiga.' which means 'The gift is a small book.'
The passage states 'Darilo je majhna knjiga.' which means 'The gift is a small book.'
Who gave the 'darilo'?
Read this passage:
Včeraj sem dobil darilo od babice. Bilo je zelo zanimivo. To je bila stara fotografija naše družine. Zelo sem bil vesel.
Who gave the 'darilo'?
The passage says 'dobil darilo od babice,' which means 'I received a gift from my grandmother.'
The passage says 'dobil darilo od babice,' which means 'I received a gift from my grandmother.'
What kind of 'darilo' was bought for the brother?
Read this passage:
Ali potrebuješ darilo za svojega brata? Jaz sem kupil nov pulover. Mislim, da je to dobro darilo zanj, ker ima rad toplo obleko.
What kind of 'darilo' was bought for the brother?
The passage states 'Jaz sem kupil nov pulover,' which translates to 'I bought a new sweater.'
The passage states 'Jaz sem kupil nov pulover,' which translates to 'I bought a new sweater.'
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