Signification
Phoning someone socially.
Contexte culturel
The 'Phone a Friend' lifeline in the quiz show 'Lepo je biti milijonar' is called 'Klic prijatelja'. It's a household term. Calling a friend for coffee (kava) is the standard way to maintain relationships. A 'klic' is often preferred over a 'SMS' for important plans. There is a strong 'neighborly' culture where calling a friend/neighbor for small favors (like borrowing sugar or tools) is very common. Younger Slovenians are moving towards 'klicanje' via apps like Discord or WhatsApp, often calling it 'vokli' (voice calls).
The '-a' Rule
Always remember the '-a' for 'prijatelja'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Timing is Everything
Don't call Slovenians too early or too late. 10 AM to 8 PM is the safe zone.
Signification
Phoning someone socially.
The '-a' Rule
Always remember the '-a' for 'prijatelja'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Timing is Everything
Don't call Slovenians too early or too late. 10 AM to 8 PM is the safe zone.
Aspect Mastery
If you are currently holding the phone to your ear, you are 'klicati'. If you just finished, you 'poklicali'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'prijatelj'.
Jaz kličem _________ (prijatelj).
The verb 'klicati' requires the Accusative case. For masculine animate nouns, the ending is '-a'.
Choose the correct verb for a habitual action.
Vsako soboto _________ prijatelja.
For repeating habits (every Saturday), we use the imperfective verb 'klicati'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kaj delaš? B: _________ prijatelja, da greva v kino.
In the context of making plans for the cinema, 'calling' is the most logical action.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Ne kličem prijatelja ponoči.'
Not calling someone at night is a rule of social behavior.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJaz kličem _________ (prijatelj).
The verb 'klicati' requires the Accusative case. For masculine animate nouns, the ending is '-a'.
Vsako soboto _________ prijatelja.
For repeating habits (every Saturday), we use the imperfective verb 'klicati'.
A: Kaj delaš? B: _________ prijatelja, da greva v kino.
In the context of making plans for the cinema, 'calling' is the most logical action.
Sentence: 'Ne kličem prijatelja ponoči.'
Not calling someone at night is a rule of social behavior.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it's better to say 'klicati v pisarno' or 'klicati stranko'. 'Prijatelja' is strictly for friends.
'Klicati' is more common and takes the Accusative. 'Telefonirati' is slightly more formal and takes the Dative ('prijatelju').
You say 'Kličem prijateljico'.
Yes, but context usually makes it clear you mean the phone.
Expressions liées
poklicati prijatelja
similarTo call a friend (perfective)
telefonirati prijatelju
synonymTo phone a friend
oglasiti se prijatelju
similarTo get in touch with a friend
pustiti sporočilo
builds onTo leave a message
