뜻
Something that is trendy or good.
문화적 배경
For Slovenian teens and young adults, 'kul' is more than a word; it's a lifestyle marker. Using it correctly shows you belong to the modern, globalized world. In the capital, 'kul' is often used to describe the alternative culture, such as the Metelkova Mesto autonomous social centre. Older Slovenians might find 'kul' annoying or 'too American'. They prefer 'fajn' or 'v redu'. Using 'kul' with them might be seen as a sign of the 'lost generation'. On Slovenian social media, 'kul' is often used in hashtags like #kul or #kulbeibe to denote a trendy lifestyle.
The 'Ful' Combo
Always pair 'kul' with 'ful' (ful kul) to sound like a native speaker. It's the most common intensifier.
Temperature Trap
Never use 'kul' for cold weather or cold drinks. Use 'hladno' or 'mrzlo' instead.
뜻
Something that is trendy or good.
The 'Ful' Combo
Always pair 'kul' with 'ful' (ful kul) to sound like a native speaker. It's the most common intensifier.
Temperature Trap
Never use 'kul' for cold weather or cold drinks. Use 'hladno' or 'mrzlo' instead.
Safe Slang
If you want to use slang but are afraid of being offensive, 'kul' is the safest choice. It's never vulgar.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct slang word for 'cool'.
Tvoj novi avto je res ______!
'Kul' is indeclinable, so it doesn't change its form.
In which situation is it appropriate to use 'kul'?
Izberi primerno situacijo za uporabo besede 'kul':
'Kul' is slang and should only be used in informal settings.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English equivalent.
Poveži pare:
These are the most common patterns for using 'kul'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'A greš z mano na kavo?' B: '______, ob kateri uri?'
'Kul' is a common way to agree to a casual invitation.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
When to say Kul
Approval
- • Fashion
- • Music
- • Movies
Agreement
- • Plans
- • Ideas
- • Suggestions
Kul vs. Formal
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Tvoj novi avto je res ______!
'Kul' is indeclinable, so it doesn't change its form.
Izberi primerno situacijo za uporabo besede 'kul':
'Kul' is slang and should only be used in informal settings.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are the most common patterns for using 'kul'.
A: 'A greš z mano na kavo?' B: '______, ob kateri uri?'
'Kul' is a common way to agree to a casual invitation.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It is a recognized loanword used in informal speech, though it is not used in formal literature.
Yes! 'On je kul' means he is a nice, easy-going, or trendy person.
No, it is indeclinable. 'Ti ljudje so kul' (Those people are cool).
The most common slang opposite is 'brezveze' (lame/pointless).
Only if you are very close with the colleague. Otherwise, use 'v redu'.
It's universal, but you'll hear it most in urban centers like Ljubljana and Maribor.
Use 'ful kul' or 'zelo kul'.
Rarely. They usually prefer 'fajn'.
Yes, it's often used to agree to a suggestion.
Yes, 'kulirati' means to chill or relax.
The 'l' is a bit 'harder' (clearer) in Slovenian than the English 'dark l'.
Yes, 'kulsko' is a more 'Slovenized' version that acts like a regular adjective.
관련 표현
fajn
synonymFine / Good
zakon
similarAwesome (literally: law)
top
similarExcellent / Top-tier
v redu
neutralAll right / Okay
kulirati
builds onTo chill / To be cool
brezveze
contrastPointless / Lame
