Meaning
Asking someone to approach.
Cultural Background
Slovenians are generally polite. Using 'prosim' (please) with 'Pridi sem' is highly recommended. In neighboring countries, the equivalent is often used more loudly and with more hand gestures. Similar to German, the distinction between 'Du' (informal) and 'Sie' (formal) is mirrored in 'Pridi' vs 'Pridite'. Young people often shorten it to just 'Sem!' when texting or in very casual settings.
Use 'Prosim'
Always add 'prosim' to make your command a polite request.
Body Language
A small wave of the hand makes 'Pridi sem' much friendlier.
Meaning
Asking someone to approach.
Use 'Prosim'
Always add 'prosim' to make your command a polite request.
Body Language
A small wave of the hand makes 'Pridi sem' much friendlier.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form for a friend.
____ sem, prosim!
Use 'Pridi' for singular informal.
Which is the formal version?
Choose the formal way to say 'Come here'.
The '-te' ending indicates plural or formal address.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are calling your boss to your desk.
Always use the formal 'Pridite' with a boss.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises____ sem, prosim!
Use 'Pridi' for singular informal.
Choose the formal way to say 'Come here'.
The '-te' ending indicates plural or formal address.
You are calling your boss to your desk.
Always use the formal 'Pridite' with a boss.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsOnly if you are very close. Otherwise use 'Pridite sem'.
It can be if said without a smile or 'prosim'.
Related Phrases
Pojdi tja
contrastGo there
Pridi k meni
similarCome to me
Pridite naprej
builds onCome in
Pridi hitro
builds onCome quickly
