Meaning
Someone living nearby who is kind.
Cultural Background
The 'sosedska pomoč' (neighborly help) is a semi-formal institution. If a neighbor helps you, it is culturally expected that you offer them a drink (coffee, juice, or wine) and return the favor in the future. In apartment blocks (bloki), being a 'prijazen sosed' often means strictly following the 'hišni red' (house rules), especially regarding noise between 10 PM and 6 AM. In wine-growing regions, a 'prijazen sosed' might share their homemade wine or produce. Refusing this can sometimes be seen as unfriendly. Many folk tales feature a 'prijazen sosed' who provides a magical item or advice to the hero, contrasting with a 'hudoben sosed' (evil neighbor).
Gender is key
Always check if your neighbor is male or female before choosing the ending.
The 'Dober dan' rule
Being a 'prijazen sosed' starts with a clear 'Dober dan' (Good day) every time you pass them.
Meaning
Someone living nearby who is kind.
Gender is key
Always check if your neighbor is male or female before choosing the ending.
The 'Dober dan' rule
Being a 'prijazen sosed' starts with a clear 'Dober dan' (Good day) every time you pass them.
Don't over-friend
Slovenians value privacy. Being 'prijazen' doesn't mean you have to be best friends.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'prijazen'.
Moja soseda je zelo ______.
Because 'soseda' is feminine, the adjective must end in '-a'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I have friendly neighbors' (plural)?
In the accusative plural (object of 'imam'), 'prijazne sosede' is the correct form.
Match the Slovenian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the basic forms you need to know.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kdo je to? B: To je moj ______. Zelo je ______.
Both must be masculine to match.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gender Agreement
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMoja soseda je zelo ______.
Because 'soseda' is feminine, the adjective must end in '-a'.
How do you say 'I have friendly neighbors' (plural)?
In the accusative plural (object of 'imam'), 'prijazne sosede' is the correct form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the basic forms you need to know.
A: Kdo je to? B: To je moj ______. Zelo je ______.
Both must be masculine to match.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, unless they actually live next to you. Use 'prijazen prodajalec' instead.
Yes, it covers 'friendly', 'kind', and 'nice'.
Use 'zelo prijazen sosed'.
It is 'prijazni sosedje'.
No, 'sosed' is masculine. 'Soseda' is feminine.
Only if you are literally writing to a neighbor or about a neighborhood project.
It would be 'neprijazen sosed' or 'hudoben sosed'.
Yes, you can say 'sosednja država'.
Yes, you can say 'prijazen pes' (a friendly dog).
Like the English 'y' in 'yellow'.
Related Phrases
dober sosed
similarA good neighbor
sosedska pomoč
builds onNeighborly help
bližnji
specialized formFellow man / neighbor (biblical)
soseska
relatedNeighborhood
mejaš
specialized formA neighbor sharing a property boundary
