Signification
To have affection for something or someone.
Contexte culturel
Slovenians often use 'imeti rad' for their homeland. The phrase 'I feel Slovenia' is a play on the word 'Love' (sLOVEnia), and 'imeti rad' is the linguistic expression of that feeling. Like their Austrian and Hungarian neighbors, Slovenians express affection through shared activities (hiking, eating). Saying 'imamo se radi' often happens around a table. On Slovenian Instagram, you'll see #radimam used for everything from coffee to mountain peaks. It's the equivalent of 'loving life'. In Slovenia, saying 'ljubim te' too early can be scary. 'Imam te rad' is the perfect 'safe' way to express serious interest without the heavy poetic weight of 'ljubiti'.
The Gender Trap
Always check your own gender before speaking. A man saying 'Imam rada' will sound like he's speaking as a woman!
Verbs vs Nouns
Remember: Imeti rad + Noun, but Rad + Verb. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
Signification
To have affection for something or someone.
The Gender Trap
Always check your own gender before speaking. A man saying 'Imam rada' will sound like he's speaking as a woman!
Verbs vs Nouns
Remember: Imeti rad + Noun, but Rad + Verb. This is the #1 mistake for beginners.
Don't be shy
Slovenians appreciate it when you use 'imeti rad' for their culture or food. It shows genuine appreciation.
The Dual
If you are with your partner, use 'Imava se rada' (We love each other). It's very romantic and uniquely Slovenian.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form for a woman saying she likes coffee.
Jaz ____ ____ kavo.
Since the subject is 'Jaz' (and the instruction says it's a woman), the verb is 'imam' and the adverb is 'rada'.
Fill in the missing word for the plural form.
Mi ____ radi slovensko hrano.
'Mi' (we) requires the first-person plural form of the verb 'imeti', which is 'imamo'.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
1. Imam te rad. 2. Rad tečem. 3. Imam rad tek.
'Imam te rad' is for people, 'Rad tečem' is the adverbial use with a verb, and 'Imam rad tek' uses the noun.
Complete the dialogue.
Marko: 'Ali imaš rada sneg?' Ana: 'Ne, ____ ____ ____ dež.'
When expressing a preference over something else, 'raje' (rather/more) is used. 'Raje imam dež' means 'I prefer rain'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Imeti Rad vs. Všeč mi je
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz ____ ____ kavo.
Since the subject is 'Jaz' (and the instruction says it's a woman), the verb is 'imam' and the adverb is 'rada'.
Mi ____ radi slovensko hrano.
'Mi' (we) requires the first-person plural form of the verb 'imeti', which is 'imamo'.
1. Imam te rad. 2. Rad tečem. 3. Imam rad tek.
'Imam te rad' is for people, 'Rad tečem' is the adverbial use with a verb, and 'Imam rad tek' uses the noun.
Marko: 'Ali imaš rada sneg?' Ana: 'Ne, ____ ____ ____ dež.'
When expressing a preference over something else, 'raje' (rather/more) is used. 'Raje imam dež' means 'I prefer rain'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is the most common way to say 'I love you' in a relationship.
'Rad' is for masculine subjects, 'rada' is for feminine subjects.
Use 'nimam rad' (I don't have gladly).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, because 'plavanje' (swimming) is a noun. But 'Rad plavam' is more natural.
Yes, the object must be in the accusative case (e.g., kava -> kavo).
It means 'most gladly' or 'favorite'. 'Najraje imam pico' = 'Pizza is my favorite'.
Not necessarily. 'Ljubiti' is very intense. 'Imam te rad' is more common for daily life.
Yes, 'Imam rad pse' (I like dogs).
Use 'Imamo radi'.
Use the masculine plural: 'radi'.
Yes, 'Imam rad ta film'.
Expressions liées
všeč mi je
similarit is pleasing to me
ljubiti
builds onto love
oboževati
specialized formto adore
raje imeti
specialized formto prefer
biti pri srcu
synonymto be at one's heart
