Bedeutung
Expressing a preference for coffee.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Slovenia, 'going for coffee' (iti na kavo) is a social institution. It can happen at any time of day and usually lasts at least an hour. Despite the rise of espresso, 'turška kava' remains the heart of Slovenian homes. It is thick, strong, and often served with a side of gossip. In western Slovenia (near the border), coffee culture is heavily influenced by Italy. People often drink a quick 'espresso' or 'makijato' at the bar. Slovenians who love coffee are called 'kofetkarji'. It's a playful term for someone who can't live without their daily cup.
The Gender Rule
Always check your own gender before speaking! Men say 'Rad', women say 'Rada'. It's the #1 giveaway of a beginner.
The Water Sidekick
In Slovenia, coffee is almost always served with a small glass of tap water. It's free and expected!
Bedeutung
Expressing a preference for coffee.
The Gender Rule
Always check your own gender before speaking! Men say 'Rad', women say 'Rada'. It's the #1 giveaway of a beginner.
The Water Sidekick
In Slovenia, coffee is almost always served with a small glass of tap water. It's free and expected!
Negative Genitive
When you say you DON'T like coffee, 'kavo' changes to 'kave'. 'Nimam rad kave.'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'rad' or 'rada' based on the speaker's gender.
Ana: '___ imam kavo.'
Ana is a female name, so she must use the feminine form 'Rada'.
Choose the correct sentence.
How do you say 'I like coffee' correctly?
The object 'kava' must be in the accusative case 'kavo'.
Match the subject with the correct form of 'imeti rad'.
Subjects: 1. Jaz (m), 2. Mi, 3. Ona
Verbs and adjectives must agree with the subject's number and gender.
Complete the dialogue.
Marko: 'Ali piješ čaj?' Maja: 'Ne, ___.'
Maja is female, so she uses 'rada' and the accusative 'kavo'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Rad vs. Rada
Coffee Types in Slovenia
Types
- • Turška kava
- • Ekspres
- • Bela kava
- • Podaljšana
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAna: '___ imam kavo.'
Ana is a female name, so she must use the feminine form 'Rada'.
How do you say 'I like coffee' correctly?
The object 'kava' must be in the accusative case 'kavo'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Verbs and adjectives must agree with the subject's number and gender.
Marko: 'Ali piješ čaj?' Maja: 'Ne, ___.'
Maja is female, so she uses 'rada' and the accusative 'kavo'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! 'Imam te rad' means 'I love you' (to a friend, child, or partner). It is the most common way to express love.
'Rad imam' is for personal, long-term preferences. 'Všeč mi je' is for things that are pleasing to your senses or aesthetics.
Just add 'zelo' (very): 'Zelo imam rad kavo.'
Only when it's the object. If you say 'Coffee is good', it's 'Kava je dobra'.
No, it's optional. 'Rad imam kavo' is more common than 'Jaz imam rad kavo'.
Slovenian is a gendered language. Most non-binary people choose the gender they feel most comfortable with or use the plural 'radi' in specific circles, though this is still evolving.
Almost! It should be 'Rad pijem kavo' (I like drinking coffee). You drop the 'imam'.
Usually between 1.50€ and 2.50€ in a cafe. It's considered very affordable.
It's unfiltered coffee boiled in a pot. Don't drink the sludge at the bottom!
Use 'raje': 'Raje imam kavo.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Všeč mi je kava
similarI like coffee (it is pleasing to me)
Obožujem kavo
specialized formI adore coffee
Rad pijem kavo
similarI like drinking coffee
Nimam rad kave
contrastI don't like coffee
Kava za s seboj
builds onCoffee to go
