A1 Collocation Neutro

Imeti psa

To have a dog

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This phrase describes the act of owning or living with a dog as a pet.

  • Means: To own or keep a dog as a companion.
  • Used in: Social introductions, describing hobbies, or discussing living arrangements.
  • Don't confuse: Using 'pes' instead of 'psa'—the object must be in the accusative case.
👤 + 🏠 + 🐕 = Imeti psa

Explanation at your level:

At this level, 'imeti psa' is a basic building block. You learn that 'imeti' means 'to have' and 'psa' is the form of 'pes' you use when it is the object. It is used to talk about your family and your home. It is a simple subject-verb-object structure.
You start using the phrase in the past and future tenses. You can describe what kind of dog you have using adjectives (e.g., 'Imam majhnega psa'). You also learn the negative form 'nimam psa', noticing that the ending stays the same but the meaning flips.
At the intermediate level, you use 'imeti psa' to discuss responsibilities and conditions. You might say, 'Če bi imel psa, bi hodil na sprehod vsak dan' (If I had a dog, I would go for a walk every day). You understand the social implications of the phrase in Slovenian society.
You can debate the pros and cons of 'imeti psa' in an urban environment. You use the phrase in complex sentences involving gerunds or relative clauses, such as 'Ljudje, ki imajo psa, so običajno bolj aktivni' (People who have a dog are usually more active).
You analyze the phrase within the context of Slovenian legislation and animal rights. You might discuss the psychological benefits of 'imeti psa' for the elderly or its role in therapeutic settings, using advanced vocabulary related to sociology and biology.
You master the nuance of the phrase in literature and high-level discourse. You can explore the existential connection between humans and canines in Slovenian poetry or philosophical essays, understanding how 'imeti psa' serves as a metaphor for the human condition and our link to nature.

Significado

Owning a pet canine.

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Contexto cultural

Slovenians are obsessed with hiking with their dogs. If you 'imate psa', it is expected that you take it to the mountains. In the capital, having a dog is very common even in small apartments. Most cafes are dog-friendly. In villages, dogs are often still kept as guard dogs, though the trend is moving towards indoor pets. Compared to some neighboring countries, Slovenia has very strict 'dog-on-leash' laws in public spaces.

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The 'A' Rule

Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'psa'. If you say 'imam pes', people will understand, but you'll sound like a beginner.

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Dog Names

Common dog names in Slovenia include Medo (Bear), Pika (Dot), and Rex.

Significado

Owning a pet canine.

🎯

The 'A' Rule

Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'psa'. If you say 'imam pes', people will understand, but you'll sound like a beginner.

💬

Dog Names

Common dog names in Slovenia include Medo (Bear), Pika (Dot), and Rex.

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Negative Case

Even in the negative 'nimam psa', the ending is 'a'. Don't overthink it!

Teste-se

Fill in the correct form of the word 'pes'.

Jaz imam ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: psa

After the verb 'imam', we need the accusative case. For 'pes', that is 'psa'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'We have a dog'?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Mi imamo psa.

'Imamo' is the 'we' form of 'imeti', and 'psa' is the correct object form.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ali imaš psa? B: Ne, ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: nimam psa

'Nimam psa' means 'I don't have a dog'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to tell your friend you want a dog.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Rad bi imel psa.

'Rad bi imel' means 'I would like to have'.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

What you need to 'imeti psa'

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Essentials

  • • Hrana (Food)
  • • Povodec (Leash)
  • • Postelja (Bed)

Perguntas frequentes

4 perguntas

Yes, but it's more common to just say 'Imam psa' unless you are specifically counting.

It's neutral. You can use it in any context.

You say 'Imam psico'.

You must register the dog and have it microchipped, but no 'permit' is needed for standard breeds.

Frases relacionadas

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sprehajati psa

similar

to walk the dog

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hraniti psa

builds on

to feed the dog

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posvojiti psa

specialized form

to adopt a dog

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paziti na psa

similar

to look after a dog

Onde usar

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Meeting a neighbor

Sosed: Dober dan! Ali imate psa?

Vi: Dober dan! Da, imam majhnega terierja.

neutral
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At the vet

Veterinar: Kako dolgo že imate tega psa?

Vi: Imamo ga že pet let.

formal
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Renting an apartment

Najemodajalec: Ali imate kakšne hišne ljubljenčke?

Vi: Da, imam psa, ampak je zelo tih.

formal
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Dating app profile

Profil: Rad imam naravo in imam psa.

informal
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Talking to a child

Otrok: Mami, ali lahko imamo psa?

Mami: Bomo videli, ko boš starejši.

informal
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At a cafe

Natakar: A imate psa s sabo?

Vi: Ja, je pod mizo.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think: 'I MET I' (Imeti) a dog in the 'PSA' (like the public service announcement, but for dogs).

Visual Association

Imagine a person holding a leash. The leash forms the letter 'I' for Imeti, and the dog's tail is wagging in the shape of a 'P' for Psa.

Rhyme

Kdor ima psa, nikoli ne zaspi do dva.

Story

A traveler named Imeti arrives in Ljubljana. He is lonely until he finds a dog (Psa) at the Dragon Bridge. Now, everyone asks him: 'Ali imaš psa?' and he finally feels at home.

Word Web

pespsicakužapovodecsprehodhranazavetiščeveterinar

Desafio

Go to a park or a cafe and count how many people 'imajo psa'. Try to say 'On ima psa' (He has a dog) in your head each time.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tener un perro

Slovenian changes the noun ending (pes -> psa), Spanish changes the article/preposition.

French high

Avoir un chien

French requires the indefinite article 'un', while Slovenian often omits it.

German high

Einen Hund haben

German word order often puts the verb at the end in subordinate clauses.

Japanese moderate

犬を飼っている (Inu o katte iru)

The verb choice is specific to animals in Japanese, whereas Slovenian uses the general 'to have'.

Arabic partial

عندي كلب (Indi kalb)

No verb 'to have' is used in the Arabic present tense.

Chinese moderate

养狗 (Yǎng gǒu)

Focuses on the act of nurturing rather than simple possession.

Korean moderate

개 키워요 (Gae kiwoyo)

The focus is on the ongoing action of caretaking.

Portuguese high

Ter um cão

Portuguese uses 'ter' where Slovenian uses 'imeti', with very similar syntactic behavior.

Easily Confused

Imeti psa vs biti pes

Learners mix up 'to have' and 'to be'.

Remember: 'Imam' is for things you own, 'Sem' is for who you are.

Imeti psa vs imeti mačko

In slang, 'imeti mačko' means to have a hangover.

'Imeti psa' is always literal, but 'imeti mačko' can be figurative!

Perguntas frequentes (4)

Yes, but it's more common to just say 'Imam psa' unless you are specifically counting.

It's neutral. You can use it in any context.

You say 'Imam psico'.

You must register the dog and have it microchipped, but no 'permit' is needed for standard breeds.

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