When you're just starting to learn Slovenian, you'll want to know words for everyday things, like the seasons.
"Pomlad" is the Slovenian word for spring. This is a core vocabulary word for an A1 learner.
Knowing this word helps you talk about the weather, holidays, and what you like to do at different times of the year.
It's pronounced poh-mlahd, with the stress on the second syllable.
§ Understanding 'pomlad'
The Slovenian word for 'spring' is pomlad. It's a feminine noun. If you know German, it's similar to der Frühling, or in English, simply 'spring'.
- DEFINITION
- the season between winter and summer
Pomlad je moja najljubša sezona.
Translation hint: Spring is my favorite season.
Končno prihaja pomlad!
Translation hint: Finally, spring is coming!
§ How to use 'pomlad' in a sentence
'Pomlad' is a feminine noun, so it will decline like other feminine nouns in Slovenian. This means its ending will change depending on its role in the sentence (its grammatical case).
Common cases with 'pomlad':
- Nominative (imenovalnik): This is the basic form, used when 'pomlad' is the subject of the sentence.
Pomlad je lepa.
Translation hint: Spring is beautiful.
- Locative (mestnik): Used with prepositions like 'v' (in, during) when referring to 'in spring'. The ending changes to -i.
V pomladi cvetijo rože.
Translation hint: In spring, flowers bloom.
- Instrumental (orodnik): Used when something happens 'with spring' or 'by means of spring'. While less common for seasons, it's good to know. The ending changes to -jo.
S pomladjo pride tudi toplejše vreme.
Translation hint: With spring comes warmer weather too.
- Genitive (rodilnik): Used to indicate possession or 'of spring'. The ending changes to -i.
Čakam na konec pomladi.
Translation hint: I am waiting for the end of spring.
§ Common phrases with 'pomlad'
Here are some common ways you'll hear 'pomlad' used:
- 'V pomladi' (In spring): This is the most common way to say something happens during the spring.
V pomladi je vse zeleno.
Translation hint: In spring, everything is green.
- 'Za pomlad' (For spring): Used when preparing for spring or referring to something intended for spring.
Kupila sem nova oblačila za pomlad.
Translation hint: I bought new clothes for spring.
- 'Zgodnja pomlad' (Early spring) and 'Pozna pomlad' (Late spring): These adjectives modify 'pomlad' directly.
Zgodnja pomlad je lahko še hladna.
Translation hint: Early spring can still be cold.
V pozni pomladi so dnevi že dolgi.
Translation hint: In late spring, the days are already long.
Mastering the declension of 'pomlad' will greatly improve your fluency when talking about seasons in Slovenian. Keep practicing these examples and pay attention to how the endings change.
발음 가이드
- pronouncing the 'a' too long
수준별 예문
Sonce sije, ptice pojejo in rože cvetijo. Pomlad je končno tu!
The sun is shining, birds are singing, and flowers are blooming. Spring is finally here!
Literally 'The sun shines, birds sing, and flowers bloom.' The verb 'sije' (shines) and 'pojejo' (sing) are present tense.
Po dolgi, mrzli zimi vsi komaj čakamo na toplo in sončno pomlad.
After a long, cold winter, everyone can't wait for the warm and sunny spring.
'Komaj čakamo' translates to 'we can hardly wait' or 'we can't wait'.
V pomladi se narava prebudi in vse oživi.
In spring, nature awakens and everything comes to life.
'Prebudi se' is a reflexive verb meaning 'awakens itself'.
Ali imaš raje pomlad ali jesen?
Do you prefer spring or autumn?
'Ali imaš raje' is the common way to ask 'Do you prefer?'
Spomladi se dan hitro daljša in več je sončnih ur.
In spring, the day quickly gets longer and there are more sunny hours.
'Spomladi' is an adverbial form meaning 'in spring'.
Pomlad prinaša svež zrak in občutek prenove.
Spring brings fresh air and a feeling of renewal.
'Prinaša' means 'brings'.
Otroci se veselijo, ko se lahko spet igrajo zunaj v pomladi.
Children are happy when they can play outside again in spring.
'Veselijo se' is a reflexive verb meaning 'they are happy' or 'they rejoice'.
Za kmete je pomlad čas trdega dela in sajenja.
For farmers, spring is a time of hard work and planting.
'Za kmete' means 'for farmers'.
관용어 및 표현
"prva lastovka še ne prinese pomladi"
one swallow does not make a summer (literal: the first swallow doesn't yet bring spring)
Ne moremo sklepati, da bo celoten projekt uspešen, ker je bil prvi del uspešen; prva lastovka še ne prinese pomladi.
neutral"biti dobre pomladi"
to be young (literal: to be of good spring)
Kljub svojim letom je še vedno zelo dobre pomladi in poln energije.
neutral"komaj čakam pomlad"
I can't wait for spring
Po dolgi zimi komaj čakam pomlad, da bom lahko spet preživljal čas na vrtu.
neutral"preživeti pomlad"
to spend the spring
Vsako leto preživim pomlad v hribih, kjer uživam v cvetenju.
neutral"duh pomladi"
the spirit of spring
Počutim duh pomladi v zraku, ko se dnevi daljšajo in narava oživlja.
neutral"pomladni vetrič"
spring breeze
Nežen pomladni vetrič je prenašal vonj po cvetju.
neutral"biti v pomladi življenja"
to be in the prime of life (literal: to be in the spring of life)
V svojih dvajsetih je bil v pomladi življenja, poln načrtov in optimizma.
neutral"kot pomlad"
like spring (often used to describe something fresh, new, or beautiful)
Njeno petje je bilo kot pomlad, polno svežine in veselja.
neutral"vonj po pomladi"
the smell of spring
Po dežju je bil v zraku čudovit vonj po pomladi.
neutral"pomladna utrujenost"
spring fatigue
Počutim se precej utrujeno, mislim, da me je zgrabila pomladna utrujenost.
neutral암기하기
기억법
Think of 'POME-LAD'. Imagine a 'pomelo' fruit that is a 'lad' (a young boy) bouncing around because spring is here and he's full of energy.
시각적 연상
Picture a vibrant green landscape with flowers blooming, birds singing, and a warm sun. This is 'pomlad'.
Word Web
챌린지
Describe your favorite things about 'pomlad' in Slovenian using new vocabulary. For example: 'Spomladi rad vidim cvetoče rože.' (In spring, I like to see blooming flowers.)
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Pomlad means spring in English, referring to the season between winter and summer.
You pronounce 'pomlad' as Pohm-lahd. The 'o' is like in 'go', and 'a' is like in 'father'.
Pomlad is a feminine noun in Slovenian.
Sure! Pomlad je lepa. (Spring is beautiful.)
Words related to pomlad include cveteti (to bloom), sonce (sun), and ptica (bird).
To say 'in spring', you would use the locative case: V pomladi (In spring). However, it's more common to simply say Spomladi (In spring, using the adverbial form).
Yes, pomlad is a very common and essential word, especially when talking about seasons.
You can think of it as the 'poh' (like 'go') before the 'mlad' (young), as in young nature emerging. It's a bit of a stretch, but it might help!
Pomlad is the noun 'spring'. Spomladi is an adverb meaning 'in spring'.
Like many cultures, pomlad in Slovenia is associated with renewal, new beginnings, and the return of warmer weather after winter.
셀프 테스트 24 질문
___ je moja najljubša sezona. (___ is my favorite season.)
The sentence talks about a favorite season, and 'Pomlad' (Spring) fits the context of being a favorite season.
Ptice se vračajo spomladi. To je znak ___. (Birds return in spring. This is a sign of ___.)
The sentence explicitly mentions birds returning 'spomladi' (in spring), so 'pomladi' (spring) is the correct word to complete the sentence.
V ___ cvetijo rože. (In ___ flowers bloom.)
Flowers typically bloom in spring, so 'pomladi' (spring) is the appropriate word here.
Po ___ pride poletje. (After ___ comes summer.)
The order of seasons is winter, then spring, then summer. So, after 'pomladi' (spring) comes summer.
Rad imam ___ vreme. (I like ___ weather.)
The word 'pomladno' (spring-like) is an adjective describing weather that is typical of spring, which is often pleasant.
___ je obdobje rasti. (___ is a period of growth.)
Spring (Pomlad) is known as a season when plants grow and new life emerges.
The correct order for this simple sentence is 'Subject-Verb-Adjective'.
Place the subject 'Rože' first, followed by the verb 'cvetijo', and then the time 'spomladi'.
Start with the noun 'Trava', then the verb 'je', and finally the adjective 'zelena'.
Write a short sentence describing something you like to do in spring in Slovenia. Use 'pomlad'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Spomladi rad hodim v naravo. (In spring, I like to go into nature.)
Complete the sentence: 'Moja najljubša stvar v pomladi je _______.' (My favorite thing in spring is _______.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Moja najljubša stvar v pomladi je sončno vreme. (My favorite thing in spring is sunny weather.)
Write two sentences describing how spring weather feels in Slovenia. Use 'pomlad'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
V pomladi je vreme običajno toplo in sončno. Zrak je svež. (In spring, the weather is usually warm and sunny. The air is fresh.)
Kaj se zgodi s pticami spomladi?
Read this passage:
Pomlad je čas, ko se narava prebudi. Ptice pojejo in rože cvetijo. Ljudje začnejo preživljati več časa zunaj.
Kaj se zgodi s pticami spomladi?
The passage states 'Ptice pojejo' (Birds sing).
The passage states 'Ptice pojejo' (Birds sing).
Kaj je značilno za vreme spomladi?
Read this passage:
Spomladi je vreme pogosto nestanovitno. En dan je lahko sončno in toplo, drugi dan pa deževno in hladno. Vendar pa so dnevi daljši.
Kaj je značilno za vreme spomladi?
The passage says 'Vreme je pogosto nestanovitno' (The weather is often unstable).
The passage says 'Vreme je pogosto nestanovitno' (The weather is often unstable).
Kaj radi počnejo otroci spomladi?
Read this passage:
Otroci se spomladi radi igrajo zunaj. Mnogi starši z njimi obiščejo parke ali gozdove. To je dober čas za družinske izlete.
Kaj radi počnejo otroci spomladi?
The passage states 'Otroci se spomladi radi igrajo zunaj' (Children like to play outside in spring).
The passage states 'Otroci se spomladi radi igrajo zunaj' (Children like to play outside in spring).
Listen for 'pomlad' in the context of nature waking up.
Listen for 'pomlad' in a weather prediction.
Listen for 'pomlad' in relation to children's excitement.
Read this aloud:
Opazili smo, da cvetlice cvetijo in ptice pojejo, kar naznanja prihod pomladi.
Focus: pomladi
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Read this aloud:
Kakšne so vaše najljubše dejavnosti, ki jih radi počnete spomladi?
Focus: spomladi
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Read this aloud:
Mnogi ljudje menijo, da je pomlad najlepši letni čas, saj prinaša novo življenje.
Focus: pomlad
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관련 콘텐츠
nature 관련 단어
dež
A1rain
globok
A1extending far down from the top or surface
gora
A1a large natural elevation of the earth's surface
gozd
A1a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
hladen
A1cool
jesen
A1the season between summer and winter
mačka
A1a small domesticated carnivorous mammal; cat
moker
A1covered or saturated with water or another liquid
morje
A1the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth
mrzel
A1cold
