Meaning
Indicating the right side.
Cultural Background
Slovenians are very strict about driving on the right. On highways, the left lane is strictly for passing. The term 'desnica' is used to describe conservative political parties, often linked to the Catholic church. When meeting others on narrow mountain paths, it is polite to step to the right to let them pass. In formal Slovenian dining, the knife is always held in the right hand.
The Preposition Rule
Remember: 'na desno' for 'to the right' and 'na desni' for 'on the right'.
Not for Correctness
Never use 'desno' to mean 'you are right' in an argument. Use 'imaš prav'.
Meaning
Indicating the right side.
The Preposition Rule
Remember: 'na desno' for 'to the right' and 'na desni' for 'on the right'.
Not for Correctness
Never use 'desno' to mean 'you are right' in an argument. Use 'imaš prav'.
Handy Trick
If you forget the word, just point and say 'tam' (there), but learning 'desno' will get you much more respect from locals!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form: 'desno' or 'na desni'.
Trgovina se nahaja ____.
We use 'na desni' for static locations.
Which sentence means 'Turn right'?
Izberite pravilen stavek:
'Zavijte desno' is the standard way to say 'Turn right'.
Match the Slovenian word with its English meaning.
Poveži pare:
Desno means right.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Oprostite, kje je pošta? B: Pojdite ____ po tej ulici.
Any could work, but 'desno' fits the lesson context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Motion vs Location
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTrgovina se nahaja ____.
We use 'na desni' for static locations.
Izberite pravilen stavek:
'Zavijte desno' is the standard way to say 'Turn right'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Desno means right.
A: Oprostite, kje je pošta? B: Pojdite ____ po tej ulici.
Any could work, but 'desno' fits the lesson context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
You say 'na desni strani'.
Usually, you use the noun 'desnica' for the political right.
The opposite is 'levo' (left).
As an adverb, no. As an adjective (desni), yes.
Zavijte desno.
Always 'na desno' in Slovenian.
No, 'straight' is 'naravnost'.
Yes, for 'desno krilo' (right wing) in football.
It is a short, open 'o', like in 'hot'.
Related Phrases
levo
contrastleft
naravnost
similarstraight ahead
desna roka
specialized formright hand (assistant)
desnica
builds onthe political right
na desni
specialized formon the right
