Meaning
Sending digital correspondence.
Cultural Background
Slovenians value privacy and professionalism in emails. It is common to include a formal signature with your full name and title even in semi-formal exchanges. Response times are expected to be within 24-48 hours. Not replying to an 'elektronska pošta' is considered quite rude in a professional setting. The government uses 'e-Uprava' for almost everything. To change your address or apply for a passport, you often need to 'poslati elektronsko pošto' with digital certificates. There is a minor but persistent cultural debate about using 'mejl' vs 'elektronska pošta'. Purists argue that 'mejl' corrupts the language, while pragmatists use it daily.
The 'O' Rule
Always remember the 'o' at the end of 'elektronsko pošto' when sending. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Vikanje is Key
If you don't know the person well, always use 'Vi' when you 'poslati elektronsko pošto'.
Meaning
Sending digital correspondence.
The 'O' Rule
Always remember the 'o' at the end of 'elektronsko pošto' when sending. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Vikanje is Key
If you don't know the person well, always use 'Vi' when you 'poslati elektronsko pošto'.
Mejl vs Pošta
Don't use 'mejl' in a job application. It looks lazy. Stick to 'elektronska pošta'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'elektronska pošta' in the accusative case.
Včeraj sem poslal ________ ________ svojemu bratu.
After the verb 'poslati', the object must be in the accusative case (feminine singular ending in -o).
Which verb is perfective and should be used for a completed action?
Moram ________ to sporočilo takoj.
'Poslati' is the infinitive perfective form, suitable after 'moram' for a single action.
Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.
Ti pošljem mejl.
The use of 'mejl' and the 'ti' form (tikanje) indicates an informal relationship.
Complete the dialogue with the correct formal verb form.
Gospod Novak, ali mi lahko ________ elektronsko pošto s pogodbo?
'Pošljete' is the formal 'vi' form of the verb.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Formality Levels
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVčeraj sem poslal ________ ________ svojemu bratu.
After the verb 'poslati', the object must be in the accusative case (feminine singular ending in -o).
Moram ________ to sporočilo takoj.
'Poslati' is the infinitive perfective form, suitable after 'moram' for a single action.
Ti pošljem mejl.
The use of 'mejl' and the 'ti' form (tikanje) indicates an informal relationship.
Gospod Novak, ali mi lahko ________ elektronsko pošto s pogodbo?
'Pošljete' is the formal 'vi' form of the verb.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is a widely accepted loanword used in informal speech, but it is not considered 'standard' Slovenian for formal writing.
Because it is the object of the verb 'poslati'. In Slovenian, objects change their endings (accusative case).
Yes, people will understand you, but 'poslati e-pošto' or 'poslati mejl' is more natural.
Use 'odgovoriti na elektronsko pošto'.
It is called 'zadeva'.
Start with 'Spoštovani,' followed by the person's name or title.
Yes, 'poslati' is the standard verb for sending any kind of mail or message.
You say 'Poslati elektronsko pošto več osebam'.
Yes, 'poslati e-pošto' is the most common shorthand.
No, Slovenian does not use articles (a, an, the).
Related Phrases
Prejeti elektronsko pošto
similarTo receive an email
Odgovoriti na elektronsko pošto
builds onTo reply to an email
Izbrisati elektronsko pošto
similarTo delete an email
Poslati prilogo
specialized formTo send an attachment
