Phrase in 30 Seconds
This phrase describes the essential daily act of preparing the main midday meal in Slovenia.
- Means: To cook or prepare the midday meal (lunch).
- Used in: Daily home life, planning meals, and social invitations.
- Don't confuse: With 'peči' (baking) or 'večerja' (dinner).
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뜻
Preparing the midday meal.
문화적 배경
Lunch is the most important meal. Many shops and offices used to close or slow down during 'čas za kosilo' (lunchtime). The 'Nedeljsko kosilo' is a sacred family ritual involving beef soup and roast potatoes. Cooking it is a sign of a traditional household. The 'malica' is a smaller meal, but 'toplo kosilo' is often provided in school and factory canteens. In the Prekmurje region, 'kuhati kosilo' might involve 'bujta repa', while on the coast, it might be 'rižota'.
The 'Za' Rule
When asking what someone is making, always use 'za': 'Kaj kuhaš ZA kosilo?'
Sunday is Special
If someone invites you to 'nedeljsko kosilo', expect a long, multi-course meal starting with soup.
The 'Za' Rule
When asking what someone is making, always use 'za': 'Kaj kuhaš ZA kosilo?'
Sunday is Special
If someone invites you to 'nedeljsko kosilo', expect a long, multi-course meal starting with soup.
Negation Case
Remember to change 'kosilo' to 'kosila' when saying you ARE NOT cooking: 'Ne kuham kosila'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kuhati'.
Jaz vsak dan ______ kosilo.
The first person singular form of 'kuhati' is 'kuham'.
Which sentence is correct for 'We are cooking lunch'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Mi' (we) requires the verb ending '-mo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kaj delaš? B: Oprosti, ______ kosilo.
In the context of 'What are you doing?' while in the kitchen, 'kuham' (I am cooking) is the most logical answer.
Match the phrase to the time of day.
When would you say 'Kuham kosilo'?
'Kosilo' is the midday meal, typically eaten between 11:00 and 15:00.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제Jaz vsak dan ______ kosilo.
The first person singular form of 'kuhati' is 'kuham'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Mi' (we) requires the verb ending '-mo'.
A: Kaj delaš? B: Oprosti, ______ kosilo.
In the context of 'What are you doing?' while in the kitchen, 'kuham' (I am cooking) is the most logical answer.
When would you say 'Kuham kosilo'?
'Kosilo' is the midday meal, typically eaten between 11:00 and 15:00.
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, 'narediti kosilo' is very common in casual speech, especially if the meal is simple.
Yes, in modern Slovenian it strictly refers to the midday meal.
'Kuhati' is the process (I am cooking), while 'skuhati' is the completed action (I have cooked).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both home and formal discussions.
관련 표현
pripravljati večerjo
similarpreparing dinner
peči kruh
specialized formbaking bread
iti na kosilo
builds onto go to lunch
pospraviti kuhinjo
builds onto clean the kitchen
어디서 쓸까?
Morning planning
A: Kaj boš danes kuhala za kosilo?
B: Mislim, da bom kuhala testenine.
Phone call interruption
A: Živijo! Imaš minuto?
B: Oprosti, ne morem govoriti, ravno kuham kosilo.
Inviting guests
A: V nedeljo kuhamo kosilo. Prideta?
B: Z veseljem! Hvala za povabilo.
At the office
A: Greš z nami v restavracijo?
B: Ne, danes sem si kosilo kuhal doma in ga imam s seboj.
Talking to children
A: Mami, sem lačen!
B: Počakaj malo, še kuham kosilo.
Sharing on social media
User: Nedelja je, čas da kuhamo kosilo! #njami
암기하기
기억법
Remember 'K-K': Kitchen-Kosilo. You cook (Kuhati) in the Kitchen to make Kosilo.
시각적 연상
Imagine a giant pot (K) on a stove with a clock pointing to 12:00 (midday). The steam from the pot forms the word 'KOSILO'.
Rhyme
Ko ura dvanajst bije, se kosilo v loncu skrije.
Story
Karel the King (K) went to the Kitchen (K) to Cook (Kuhati) a giant Kale (K) soup for his midday Kosilo (K). He does this every day at noon.
In Other Languages
Similar to the German 'Mittagessen kochen' or the Spanish 'hacer la comida', where the specific meal 'lunch' is the focus of the verb 'to cook' or 'to make'.
Word Web
챌린지
Try to say 'Danes kuham kosilo' out loud every time you enter your kitchen today at midday.
Review this phrase at 12:00 PM today, tomorrow, and in three days to lock in the association with lunchtime.
발음
The 'u' is long and stressed. The 'h' is a soft guttural sound, like in 'Loch'.
The stress is on the second syllable 'si'. The 'o' sounds are open.
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Pripravljam kosilo za nas. (At home with family or guests.)
Kuham kosilo za nas. (At home with family or guests.)
Naredila bom kosilo. (At home with family or guests.)
Nekaj bom skupaj vrgla za kosilo. (At home with family or guests.)
From 'kuhati' (to boil/cook) and 'kosilo' (midday meal). 'Kuhati' comes from Proto-Slavic *kuxati, and 'kosilo' from the root *kos- (to bite/piece).
재미있는 사실
The word 'kosilo' is related to 'kos' (a piece), implying it was originally just a 'piece of food' eaten during the day.
문화 노트
Lunch is the most important meal. Many shops and offices used to close or slow down during 'čas za kosilo' (lunchtime).
“Danes gremo na pozno kosilo.”
The 'Nedeljsko kosilo' is a sacred family ritual involving beef soup and roast potatoes. Cooking it is a sign of a traditional household.
“Nedeljsko kosilo je ob dvanajstih.”
The 'malica' is a smaller meal, but 'toplo kosilo' is often provided in school and factory canteens.
“V šoli imajo otroci toplo kosilo.”
In the Prekmurje region, 'kuhati kosilo' might involve 'bujta repa', while on the coast, it might be 'rižota'.
“Na Primorskem kuhamo drugačno kosilo.”
대화 시작하기
Kaj običajno kuhaš za kosilo?
Kdo v tvoji družini največ kuha kosilo?
Ali si danes že kuhal/a kosilo?
자주 하는 실수
Kuham kosilo za večerjo.
Kuham večerjo.
L1 Interference
Jaz kuhati kosilo.
Jaz kuham kosilo.
L1 Interference
Kuham kosila.
Kuham kosilo.
L1 Interference
Pečem kosilo.
Kuham kosilo.
L1 Interference
Ne kuham kosilo.
Ne kuham kosila.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Hacer la comida
Spanish uses 'hacer' (to make) more often than 'cocinar' (to cook) for this specific phrase.
Préparer le déjeuner
French rarely uses 'cuisiner' (to cook) in this specific collocation.
Mittagessen kochen
The structure is almost identical.
昼食を作る (Chūshoku o tsukuru)
Japanese focuses on 'making' rather than 'cooking' (ryōri suru) in casual speech.
يطبخ الغداء (Yatbukh al-ghada')
Arabic verbs change significantly based on gender and number, more so than Slovenian.
做午饭 (Zuò wǔfàn)
Chinese lacks the specific 'boil/cook' nuance of 'kuhati' in this common phrase.
점심을 요리하다 (Jeomsim-eul yori-hada)
In casual Korean, 'jeomsim meokda' (to eat lunch) is often used even when one is preparing it.
Cozinhar o almoço
Like Spanish, 'fazer' (to make) is also very common.
Spotted in the Real World
“...ko mati v kuhinji kosilo kuha...”
A song about changing traditions and the comfort of home cooking.
“Danes boste kuhali kosilo za 50 ljudi.”
A challenge where contestants must prepare a large meal.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners confuse 'cooking' (kuhati) with 'eating' (jesti).
Think of 'K' for 'Kitchen' (cooking) and 'J' for 'Jaw' (eating).
Learners might think 'kuhati' is only for large meals.
'Kuhati' is used for anything involving boiling water, including coffee.
자주 묻는 질문 (4)
Yes, 'narediti kosilo' is very common in casual speech, especially if the meal is simple.
usage contextsYes, in modern Slovenian it strictly refers to the midday meal.
basic understanding'Kuhati' is the process (I am cooking), while 'skuhati' is the completed action (I have cooked).
grammar mechanicsIt is neutral. It's appropriate for both home and formal discussions.
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