Significado
Organizing one's living space.
Contexto cultural
Saturday morning is traditionally 'cleaning day' (sobota za pospravljanje). Most families spend the morning tidying the house and the surroundings. The concept of 'pridnost' (diligence) is highly valued. A child who 'pospravi sobo' without being asked is considered very 'priden'. Slovenians often apologize for a mess even if the room is spotless. It's a way of being humble when guests arrive. In Alpine Slovenia, tidiness extends to the outside of the house (balconies with flowers, neat woodpiles). 'Pospraviti' applies to the yard too.
The 'Po-' Power
Remember that 'po-' usually means the job is done. Use 'pospraviti' when you want to emphasize the finished result.
Case Alert
Never say 'pospraviti soba'. Always use the '-o' ending for the room you are tidying.
Significado
Organizing one's living space.
The 'Po-' Power
Remember that 'po-' usually means the job is done. Use 'pospraviti' when you want to emphasize the finished result.
Case Alert
Never say 'pospraviti soba'. Always use the '-o' ending for the room you are tidying.
Social Etiquette
If you are at a Slovenian friend's house, always ask 'Ali naj pospravim za sabo?' after eating. It's a huge politeness win.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'soba'.
Moram pospraviti ____.
The verb 'pospraviti' requires the accusative case. For a feminine noun like 'soba', the ending changes to '-o'.
Which verb means 'to tidy' (completed action)?
Jaz ____ sobo vsako soboto.
'Pospravim' is the perfective form used for a completed task or a specific habit.
Complete the dialogue.
Mama: Marko, ali si že ____ sobo? Marko: Ne še, mami.
Marko is a male name, so we use the masculine past participle 'pospravil'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your roommate to tidy up after themselves in the kitchen.
'Pospravi za sabo' means 'tidy up after yourself' and is the standard social etiquette phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMoram pospraviti ____.
The verb 'pospraviti' requires the accusative case. For a feminine noun like 'soba', the ending changes to '-o'.
Jaz ____ sobo vsako soboto.
'Pospravim' is the perfective form used for a completed task or a specific habit.
Mama: Marko, ali si že ____ sobo? Marko: Ne še, mami.
Marko is a male name, so we use the masculine past participle 'pospravil'.
You want to tell your roommate to tidy up after themselves in the kitchen.
'Pospravi za sabo' means 'tidy up after yourself' and is the standard social etiquette phrase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntas'Pospraviti' is for a completed action (I tidied the room), while 'pospravljati' is for the ongoing process (I am tidying the room).
Yes! You can say 'pospraviti pisarno' (office) or 'pospraviti mizo' (desk).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Soba je pospravljena.'
No, for dishes we say 'pomiti posodo'. But you can 'pospraviti posodo' into the cabinets after they are dry.
Frases relacionadas
Pospraviti za sabo
specialized formTo tidy up after oneself.
Urediti sobo
synonymTo arrange/order the room.
Narediti red
similarTo make order.
Pospraviti mizo
builds onTo clear the table.
