Meaning
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
Cultural Background
Slovenians are very proud of their dual number and complex grammar, but they don't expect foreigners to master it immediately. Using 'prosim' is the best way to show respect. In the capital, people speak faster and use more 'Kako, prosim?'. It sounds a bit more 'city-like' and efficient. In the east, people might be more informal and use 'Čuj' (Listen) before asking for repetition, but 'Še enkrat, prosim' remains the gold standard for learners. Waiters and shopkeepers appreciate clarity. If you don't understand, it's better to ask 'Še enkrat' than to get the wrong order.
The Power of the Pause
Pause slightly after 'Še enkrat' before saying 'prosim'. it makes you sound more deliberate and clear.
Don't forget 'Prosim'
In Slovenian, 'Še enkrat!' without 'prosim' sounds like a command you'd give to a dog or a child. Always add the 'prosim'!
Meaning
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
The Power of the Pause
Pause slightly after 'Še enkrat' before saying 'prosim'. it makes you sound more deliberate and clear.
Don't forget 'Prosim'
In Slovenian, 'Še enkrat!' without 'prosim' sounds like a command you'd give to a dog or a child. Always add the 'prosim'!
Combine with a Smile
Since you are asking for a favor (repetition), a small smile or a tilt of the head goes a long way in Slovenian culture.
Dialect Awareness
If you are in the countryside and still don't understand after the second time, don't worry—it might be the dialect, not your Slovenian!
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to ask politely for repetition.
Še ______, prosim.
'Enkrat' is the correct adverb for 'one time' in this context.
Which phrase is the most polite way to ask a stranger to repeat themselves?
A stranger speaks too fast. What do you say?
'Kaj?' is too blunt, 'Govori!' is a command, and 'Hvala' means thank you. 'Še enkrat, prosim' is perfectly polite.
Match the Slovenian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all essential clarification phrases for beginners.
Complete the dialogue.
Natakar: 'Kavo z mlekom?' Vi: '________?' Natakar: 'Kavo z mlekom?'
The speaker is asking for the question to be repeated.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesŠe ______, prosim.
'Enkrat' is the correct adverb for 'one time' in this context.
A stranger speaks too fast. What do you say?
'Kaj?' is too blunt, 'Govori!' is a command, and 'Hvala' means thank you. 'Še enkrat, prosim' is perfectly polite.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are all essential clarification phrases for beginners.
Natakar: 'Kavo z mlekom?' Vi: '________?' Natakar: 'Kavo z mlekom?'
The speaker is asking for the question to be repeated.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. Adding 'prosim' makes it polite for any situation.
Only with close friends. Otherwise, it sounds too blunt.
'Še enkrat' means 'one more time' (specific), while 'Spet' means 'again' (general).
'Kako, prosim?' is like 'Pardon?'—it's shorter and very common in service jobs.
No, 'enkrat' is an adverb and never changes based on gender.
Say 'Počasi, prosim' (Slowly, please) or 'Lahko zapišete?' (Can you write it down?).
Yes! 'Prosim' means both 'please' and 'you're welcome' in Slovenian.
Use 'Ali bi lahko, prosim, ponovili?'.
No, for that use 'Še eno pivo, prosim'. 'Še enkrat' is for actions/speech.
Yes, Slovenian 'r' is typically tapped or rolled slightly.
Related Phrases
Lahko ponovite?
synonymCan you repeat?
Kako, prosim?
similarPardon?
Počasi, prosim
builds onSlowly, please
Še kaj?
contrastAnything else?
Spet
synonymAgain
