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Stating your age.
문화적 배경
The 'Abraham' celebration at age 50 is the most significant birthday. It often involves humorous pranks and a large gathering of family and friends. Asking age is common among children and young adults but becomes more sensitive as people get older, especially in urban professional settings. The 18th birthday (polnoletnost) is a legal milestone allowing one to vote, drive, and buy alcohol, often celebrated with a 'coming of age' party. In rural areas, being 'star' is often associated with the 'upokojenec' (pensioner) status, which carries a specific social identity of having contributed to the community.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change 'star' to 'stara' if you are female. It's a very common mistake for beginners!
The Number 2
Remember the dual! It's 'dve leti', not 'dve let'. This is a unique feature of Slovenian.
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Stating your age.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change 'star' to 'stara' if you are female. It's a very common mistake for beginners!
The Number 2
Remember the dual! It's 'dve leti', not 'dve let'. This is a unique feature of Slovenian.
Dropping 'let'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Star sem 25'. Everyone will understand you're talking about years.
Abraham
If you're invited to an 'Abraham', bring a thoughtful gift and be prepared for a long night of food and music!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'leto' (year).
Star sem dve ______.
For the number 2, Slovenian uses the dual form 'leti'.
Choose the correct sentence for a woman stating her age.
Which one is correct?
Women must use the feminine form of the adjective: 'stara'.
Match the number with the correct form of 'year'.
1, 2, 3, 5
1 takes singular, 2 takes dual, 3-4 take plural, 5+ take genitive plural.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Koliko si star? B: ______ 20 let.
The standard response is 'Star sem' (for males) or 'Stara sem' (for females).
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시각 학습 자료
The 1-2-3-4-5 Rule for 'Years'
1 Year
- • leto
2 Years
- • leti
3-4 Years
- • leta
5+ Years
- • let
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Star sem dve ______.
For the number 2, Slovenian uses the dual form 'leti'.
Which one is correct?
Women must use the feminine form of the adjective: 'stara'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
1 takes singular, 2 takes dual, 3-4 take plural, 5+ take genitive plural.
A: Koliko si star? B: ______ 20 let.
The standard response is 'Star sem' (for males) or 'Stara sem' (for females).
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Always use 'biti' (to be). 'Imeti' (to have) is incorrect for age in Slovenian.
Slovenian has different forms for singular (1), dual (2), plural (3-4), and genitive plural (5+).
You say 'Koliko ste stari?' using the plural form of 'star'.
It's generally fine with peers, but use caution with older people or in formal settings.
You say 'Star sem enaindvajset let'. Even though it ends in 1, compound numbers above 20 usually take 'let'.
Yes! 'Moj pes je star tri leta.'
It's a cultural term for turning 50 years old.
You can say 'Sem v dvajsetih letih'.
Yes, even for babies, though you might switch to 'mesecev' (months) for those under one year.
'Leto' is singular (1 year), 'let' is genitive plural (5+ years).
You say 'Star sem skoraj trideset let'.
In informal speech, it's often dropped, but in formal speech, it's better to include it.
관련 표현
Koliko si star?
similarHow old are you?
rosna leta
specialized formtender years / youth
v letih
similarup in years / elderly
Abraham
specialized form50th birthday
polnoleten
builds onof legal age
