Meaning
Doing something with speed.
Cultural Background
Slovenians value punctuality and efficiency. Being 'hiter' at work is a sign of a good employee, but being 'prehitro' (too fast) can be seen as being sloppy. This region is stereotypically known for being very industrious and 'fast' in their dealings, often linked to their Alpine environment. In the capital, 'na hitro' is a lifestyle. People meet 'na hitro' for coffee before work or between meetings. Slovenia is a nation of skiers and cyclists (like Pogačar). The word 'hitro' is heard constantly in sports commentary.
The -o Rule
Remember that most Slovenian adverbs end in -o. If you know the adjective 'hiter', you already know the adverb 'hitro'!
False Friend Alert
If you speak Russian, forget 'khitryy' (cunning). In Slovenia, 'hitro' is all about speed.
Meaning
Doing something with speed.
The -o Rule
Remember that most Slovenian adverbs end in -o. If you know the adjective 'hiter', you already know the adverb 'hitro'!
False Friend Alert
If you speak Russian, forget 'khitryy' (cunning). In Slovenia, 'hitro' is all about speed.
Double it up
To sound like a native parent or a coach, say it twice: 'Hitro, hitro!'
Coffee Speed
Never use 'hitro' when drinking coffee with a Slovenian. That is the one time you must be 'počasi'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with 'hiter' or 'hitro'.
Ta avto je zelo ______. On vozi ______.
The first blank needs an adjective (hiter) to describe the car, the second needs an adverb (hitro) to describe the driving.
Which sentence is a command to hurry up?
Izberi pravilni stavek:
'Hitro, zamujamo!' is the standard way to tell someone to hurry because you are late.
Match the Slovenian word with its English equivalent.
Poveži pare:
These are the four most common time/speed adverbs for beginners.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali greš na zabavo? B: Da, pridem ______!
In this context, 'hitro' means 'soon' or 'quickly'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Speed vs. Time
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTa avto je zelo ______. On vozi ______.
The first blank needs an adjective (hiter) to describe the car, the second needs an adverb (hitro) to describe the driving.
Izberi pravilni stavek:
'Hitro, zamujamo!' is the standard way to tell someone to hurry because you are late.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the four most common time/speed adverbs for beginners.
A: Ali greš na zabavo? B: Da, pridem ______!
In this context, 'hitro' means 'soon' or 'quickly'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a business report to a chat with friends.
Yes, in contexts like 'Pridem hitro' (I'm coming soon/fast).
'Hitro' is Slovenian; 'brzo' is Croatian. You will hear 'brzo' in Slovenia, but 'hitro' is the correct form.
The comparative form is 'hitreje'.
Use 'hitro' to describe how the car *drives*, but use 'hiter' to describe the car itself.
No, adverbs in Slovenian do not change for number or gender. It is always 'hitro'.
No, 'early' is 'zgodaj'. This is a common mistake for English speakers.
You say 'čim hitreje'.
Younger people might say 'na brzino', which is a slangy version of 'na hitro'.
No, the noun for speed is 'hitrost'.
Related Phrases
na hitro
specialized formbriefly / quickly
hiteti
builds onto hurry
hitrost
builds onspeed
bliskovito
synonymlightning-fast
takoj
similarimmediately
