Meaning
Encouraging a group to start moving.
Cultural Background
Slovenians are very punctual. Saying 'Pojdimo' often happens exactly at the agreed-upon time to leave. In the mountains, 'Pojdimo' is a safety command. It means the group must stay together and move now. It is common to say 'Pojdimo na eno kavo' (Let's go for one coffee), even if you end up staying for three. Fans of Slovenian teams (like the national basketball team) will chant 'Dajmo, pojdimo!' to encourage the players.
The Dual Rule
Always count your friends before you speak. 1 friend = Pojdiva. 2+ friends = Pojdimo.
The 'Gremo' Shortcut
If you forget 'Pojdimo', just say 'Gremo'. It's 100% understood and very natural.
Meaning
Encouraging a group to start moving.
The Dual Rule
Always count your friends before you speak. 1 friend = Pojdiva. 2+ friends = Pojdimo.
The 'Gremo' Shortcut
If you forget 'Pojdimo', just say 'Gremo'. It's 100% understood and very natural.
Don't say 'Naj gremo'
It sounds like you are asking for permission from a king. Just say 'Pojdimo!'
Add a destination
Pair it with 'v' (into) or 'na' (onto) to sound more fluent.
Test Yourself
You are with TWO friends (3 people total). How do you say 'Let's go'?
Kako rečemo 'Let's go' za tri osebe?
Pojdimo is for 3+ people. Pojdiva is for 2.
Complete the sentence: 'Let's go to the park!'
________ v park!
Pojdimo is the correct hortative form to include yourself and others.
Match the phrase to the number of people.
1. Pojdiva | 2. Pojdimo
Dual (1) for two people, Plural (2) for three or more.
Finish the dialogue.
A: Film se začne čez 10 minut! B: O, res? ________!
The context of the movie starting soon requires a call to action.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use Pojdimo
Social
- • Coffee
- • Cinema
- • Party
Nature
- • Hiking
- • Park
- • Lake
Practice Bank
4 exercisesKako rečemo 'Let's go' za tri osebe?
Pojdimo is for 3+ people. Pojdiva is for 2.
________ v park!
Pojdimo is the correct hortative form to include yourself and others.
1. Pojdiva | 2. Pojdimo
Dual (1) for two people, Plural (2) for three or more.
A: Film se začne čez 10 minut! B: O, res? ________!
The context of the movie starting soon requires a call to action.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even colleagues.
'Pojdimo' is the imperative (Let's go), while 'Gremo' is technically the present tense (We are going), but they are used interchangeably in casual speech.
No, you should use 'Pojdiva' because Slovenian has a dual form for two people.
No, it can mean going by car, bus, or even starting a non-physical task.
You say 'Ne pojdimo' or more commonly 'Ne gremo'.
It is always 'na kavo' (onto coffee).
Yes, if you are suggesting a meeting or a group outing to colleagues.
The root verb is 'iti' (to go).
No, it is pronounced like the 'y' in 'yes'.
Yes, absolutely. Using the plural for two people sounds very 'foreign'.
Related Phrases
Gremo
similarWe go / Let's go
Pojdiva
specialized formLet's the two of us go
Odidimo
synonymLet's depart
Dajmo
builds onLet's give / Come on
Pojdite
contrastYou all go
