Meaning
Preparing the midday meal.
Cultural Background
Lunch is the most important meal. Many shops and offices used to close or slow down during 'čas za kosilo' (lunchtime). The 'Nedeljsko kosilo' is a sacred family ritual involving beef soup and roast potatoes. Cooking it is a sign of a traditional household. The 'malica' is a smaller meal, but 'toplo kosilo' is often provided in school and factory canteens. In the Prekmurje region, 'kuhati kosilo' might involve 'bujta repa', while on the coast, it might be 'rižota'.
The 'Za' Rule
When asking what someone is making, always use 'za': 'Kaj kuhaš ZA kosilo?'
Sunday is Special
If someone invites you to 'nedeljsko kosilo', expect a long, multi-course meal starting with soup.
Meaning
Preparing the midday meal.
The 'Za' Rule
When asking what someone is making, always use 'za': 'Kaj kuhaš ZA kosilo?'
Sunday is Special
If someone invites you to 'nedeljsko kosilo', expect a long, multi-course meal starting with soup.
Negation Case
Remember to change 'kosilo' to 'kosila' when saying you ARE NOT cooking: 'Ne kuham kosila'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'kuhati'.
Jaz vsak dan ______ kosilo.
The first person singular form of 'kuhati' is 'kuham'.
Which sentence is correct for 'We are cooking lunch'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Mi' (we) requires the verb ending '-mo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kaj delaš? B: Oprosti, ______ kosilo.
In the context of 'What are you doing?' while in the kitchen, 'kuham' (I am cooking) is the most logical answer.
Match the phrase to the time of day.
When would you say 'Kuham kosilo'?
'Kosilo' is the midday meal, typically eaten between 11:00 and 15:00.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJaz vsak dan ______ kosilo.
The first person singular form of 'kuhati' is 'kuham'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Mi' (we) requires the verb ending '-mo'.
A: Kaj delaš? B: Oprosti, ______ kosilo.
In the context of 'What are you doing?' while in the kitchen, 'kuham' (I am cooking) is the most logical answer.
When would you say 'Kuham kosilo'?
'Kosilo' is the midday meal, typically eaten between 11:00 and 15:00.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'narediti kosilo' is very common in casual speech, especially if the meal is simple.
Yes, in modern Slovenian it strictly refers to the midday meal.
'Kuhati' is the process (I am cooking), while 'skuhati' is the completed action (I have cooked).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both home and formal discussions.
Related Phrases
pripravljati večerjo
similarpreparing dinner
peči kruh
specialized formbaking bread
iti na kosilo
builds onto go to lunch
pospraviti kuhinjo
builds onto clean the kitchen
