뜻
Asking about someone's origin informally.
문화적 배경
Slovenians are often very specific about their origin. Instead of saying 'I am from Slovenia,' they will name their specific region or town, assuming you know the geography. There is a friendly rivalry between the capital and other regions. People from Ljubljana might be asked 'Od kod si?' by locals in other towns to see if they have 'capital city' attitudes. For Slovenians living abroad (in Argentina, USA, or Australia), 'Od kod si?' is a way to reconnect with their ancestral roots in the 'old country'. Because many people in Slovenia have roots in other former Yugoslav republics, this question is often a way to discuss shared Balkan heritage.
The 'Iz' Rule
Always answer with 'Iz' + Genitive. If the city ends in 'a', change it to 'e' (Ljubljana -> Ljubljane). If it ends in a consonant, add 'a' (Maribor -> Maribora).
Watch the 'si'
Don't forget the 'si'! Beginners often just say 'Od kod?' which sounds like 'From where?' and is too blunt.
뜻
Asking about someone's origin informally.
The 'Iz' Rule
Always answer with 'Iz' + Genitive. If the city ends in 'a', change it to 'e' (Ljubljana -> Ljubljane). If it ends in a consonant, add 'a' (Maribor -> Maribora).
Watch the 'si'
Don't forget the 'si'! Beginners often just say 'Od kod?' which sounds like 'From where?' and is too blunt.
Add 'pa ti'
To keep the conversation going, always add 'pa ti?' (and you?) after you answer.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Where are you from?' informally.
Od ____ si?
'Od kod' is the standard way to ask about origin. 'Od kje' is common in slang but 'kod' is the correct form.
Choose the correct formal version of the phrase.
How do you ask a professor where they are from?
'Ste' is the formal second-person plural/singular form used for 'vikanje'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct answer.
Ana: Od kod si? Luka: Sem ___ Maribora.
The preposition 'iz' (from/out of) is used to answer questions about origin with cities.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase fits a casual party with people your age?
'Od kod si?' is the informal version perfect for a casual party.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Od ____ si?
'Od kod' is the standard way to ask about origin. 'Od kje' is common in slang but 'kod' is the correct form.
How do you ask a professor where they are from?
'Ste' is the formal second-person plural/singular form used for 'vikanje'.
Ana: Od kod si? Luka: Sem ___ Maribora.
The preposition 'iz' (from/out of) is used to answer questions about origin with cities.
Which phrase fits a casual party with people your age?
'Od kod si?' is the informal version perfect for a casual party.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, you will hear it often in Ljubljana slang, but it's better to learn 'Od kod si?' first as it is grammatically correct.
Not at all! It's a very standard and friendly question in social settings.
Use 'Od kod ste?'. This works for both a group and for being formal with one person.
Most places use 'iz', but some islands or regions might use 's' or 'z'. For 99% of cases, 'iz' is your best bet.
관련 표현
Od kod prihajaš?
similarWhere do you come from?
Kje si doma?
similarWhere is your home?
Kje živiš?
relatedWhere do you live?
Iz kje si?
specialized formWhere are you from? (Colloquial)
