Meaning
Cleaning clothes.
Cultural Background
Slovenians often wait for 'poceni elektrika' (cheap electricity) hours, usually after 10 PM or on weekends, to run their washing machines. Air-drying clothes on a 'stojalo' (rack) on the balcony is the most common method, as tumble dryers are less popular due to energy costs. In apartment buildings, there are often strict 'hišni red' (house rules) about not running loud machines like washers late at night to avoid disturbing neighbors. The phrase 'prati umazano perilo v javnosti' is a common idiom meaning to discuss private problems in public.
The 'Per-' Rule
Always remember that 'prati' becomes 'perem' in the present tense. It's one of the most common irregular-looking verbs for beginners.
Hands vs. Clothes
Never say 'perem si roke' unless you want to sound like you're scrubbing your hands with a brush!
Meaning
Cleaning clothes.
The 'Per-' Rule
Always remember that 'prati' becomes 'perem' in the present tense. It's one of the most common irregular-looking verbs for beginners.
Hands vs. Clothes
Never say 'perem si roke' unless you want to sound like you're scrubbing your hands with a brush!
Cheap Hours
If you live in an apartment, check the 'hišni red' before you 'prati perilo' at 11 PM!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prati' in the present tense.
Jaz danes _______ perilo.
The first person singular form of 'prati' is 'perem'.
Which verb is used for washing clothes?
Kateri glagol je pravilen?
'Prati' is for clothes, 'umivati' for body, and 'pomivati' for dishes.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English translation.
Poveži pare.
These are the standard stages of the laundry process.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali boš danes pral perilo? B: Ne, _______ sem ga včeraj.
The perfective past tense 'opral' indicates the action was completed yesterday.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Vrste perila (Types of Laundry)
Barve
- • belo perilo
- • črno perilo
- • barvno perilo
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJaz danes _______ perilo.
The first person singular form of 'prati' is 'perem'.
Kateri glagol je pravilen?
'Prati' is for clothes, 'umivati' for body, and 'pomivati' for dishes.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the standard stages of the laundry process.
A: Ali boš danes pral perilo? B: Ne, _______ sem ga včeraj.
The perfective past tense 'opral' indicates the action was completed yesterday.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, if the context is clear (e.g., you are standing next to a washing machine), you can just say 'Jaz perem.'
'Prati' is the process (I am washing), while 'oprati' is the result (I have washed).
Usually, but it can also mean 'underwear' specifically. Context is key!
Related Phrases
oprati perilo
specialized formTo finish washing the laundry
obesiti perilo
builds onTo hang the laundry
likati perilo
builds onTo iron the laundry
umazano perilo
similarDirty laundry
čisto perilo
similarClean laundry
