A1 Expression 중립

Želim si ...

I wish for ...

Expressing a desire or want.

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문화적 배경

Slovenians often use 'Želim si' in the context of 'hrepenenje' (longing), a central theme in Slovenian literature, especially in the works of Ivan Cankar. In the mountains, 'Želim si' is often used when wishing for good weather ('lepo vreme'), which is crucial for safety and farming. Younger generations use 'Želim si' frequently on social media to express 'FOMO' or travel desires. During 'Miklavževanje' (St. Nicholas Day), children write lists of what they 'si želijo' to the saint.

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The Birthday Rule

Always use 'si' when blowing out candles, or you might accidentally give your wish away!

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Aggression Check

If you are in a restaurant, 'Rad bi' is safer. 'Želim si' can sound a bit like a demanding child if your tone isn't right.

Expressing a desire or want.

💡

The Birthday Rule

Always use 'si' when blowing out candles, or you might accidentally give your wish away!

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Aggression Check

If you are in a restaurant, 'Rad bi' is safer. 'Želim si' can sound a bit like a demanding child if your tone isn't right.

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Word Order

If you add 'ne' (not), it becomes 'Ne želim si'. The 'si' still stays right after the verb.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.

Jaz ___ želim novo kolo.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: si

The verb 'želeti' always requires the dative reflexive 'si' when expressing a personal wish.

Which sentence is correct for 'I want a coffee'?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Želim si kavo.

The verb comes first, followed by 'si', and the object 'kava' must be in the accusative 'kavo'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kaj si želiš za kosilo? B: ___ si pizzo.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Želim

The speaker is answering a question using the same verb 'želeti si'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are blowing out candles on a cake.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Želim si srečo.

When making a wish for yourself, use 'si'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun. Fill Blank A1

Jaz ___ želim novo kolo.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: si

The verb 'želeti' always requires the dative reflexive 'si' when expressing a personal wish.

Which sentence is correct for 'I want a coffee'? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Želim si kavo.

The verb comes first, followed by 'si', and the object 'kava' must be in the accusative 'kavo'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kaj si želiš za kosilo? B: ___ si pizzo.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Želim

The speaker is answering a question using the same verb 'želeti si'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are blowing out candles on a cake.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Želim si srečo.

When making a wish for yourself, use 'si'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

No, 'Želim' on its own sounds like you are about to wish something for someone else and haven't finished the sentence.

Yes, significantly. 'Hočem' is very direct and often avoided in polite company.

Usually the Accusative (tožilnik) for objects, or the Infinitive for actions.

Yes, 'Želim si biti...' is perfectly correct.

It's a cultural preference for politeness and indirectness in social transactions.

관련 표현

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Rad bi

similar

I would like

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Hočem

similar

I want

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Hrepenim po

specialized form

I long for

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Upam na

contrast

I hope for

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Potrebujem

contrast

I need

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