Meaning
Leisure cinema viewing.
Cultural Background
Slovenians often watch movies in 'Letni kino' (open-air cinemas) during the summer, especially in Ljubljana Castle. The Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFE) is the biggest cinematic event where 'gledati film' becomes a national pastime. Slovenian households rarely have dubbed movies, so children grow up 'watching movies' with subtitles, aiding their literacy. Older generations still enjoy 'Partizanski filmi', a genre of movies about WWII resistance in Yugoslavia.
Drop the 'i'
In casual conversation, Slovenians say 'gledat film' instead of 'gledati film'.
Negation Rule
Remember to change 'film' to 'filma' when you say 'ne gledam'.
Meaning
Leisure cinema viewing.
Drop the 'i'
In casual conversation, Slovenians say 'gledat film' instead of 'gledati film'.
Negation Rule
Remember to change 'film' to 'filma' when you say 'ne gledam'.
Dual Form
If you are watching with one other person, use 'gledava' (we two watch).
Subtitles
Mentioning you watch movies with 'podnapisi' is a great way to bond with Slovenian learners.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'gledati'.
Jaz ___ film v kinu.
The first person singular form of 'gledati' is 'gledam'.
Choose the correct negative sentence.
How do you say 'I am not watching a movie'?
In negative sentences, the object must be in the Genitive case ('filma').
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
This tests tense and person recognition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kaj si delal včeraj? B: Včeraj sem ___ film.
The past tense for a male speaker is 'sem gledal'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gledati vs. Videti
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJaz ___ film v kinu.
The first person singular form of 'gledati' is 'gledam'.
How do you say 'I am not watching a movie'?
In negative sentences, the object must be in the Genitive case ('filma').
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
This tests tense and person recognition.
A: Kaj si delal včeraj? B: Včeraj sem ___ film.
The past tense for a male speaker is 'sem gledal'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsNo, always use the Slovenian word 'film'. It's easy to remember!
'Gledati' is the process (watching), 'pogledati' is the completed action (having watched).
It is masculine and inanimate.
Rad gledam filme (for men) or Rada gledam filme (for women).
No, you watch the film directly: 'gledam film'.
Yes, you can say 'gledati video'.
Glejmo film! or Gremo gledat film!
It is neutral and appropriate for all situations.
Then you say 'gledati serijo'.
This is the Genitive of Negation, a standard rule in Slovenian grammar.
Sem v kinu.
Yes, it is the general verb for 'to look'.
Pokovke.
Extremely common, as cinema is a major part of Slovenian culture.
Related Phrases
pogledati film
similarTo finish watching a movie
iti v kino
builds onTo go to the cinema
gledati televizijo
similarTo watch TV
filmski večer
specialized formMovie night
