Meaning
Saying goodbye to one person.
Cultural Background
The dual is a source of national pride. There is a popular saying: 'Dvojina je zakon' (The dual is the law/cool). It is often used in romantic poetry to emphasize the bond between two lovers. In the capital, speech is faster and vowels are often dropped. You will hear 'Se vid'va' more often than the clearly articulated 'Se vidiva'. In the eastern part of Slovenia, the dual is still used strictly, but the accentuation might differ, making the 'i' sound longer. Foreigners who master the dual are often complimented by locals. It is considered the 'final boss' of Slovenian grammar for many.
The 'Plus One' Rule
Always count yourself. If it's you + 1 other person, it's 'Se vidiva'. If it's you + 2 others, it's 'Se vidimo'.
Don't forget the 'Se'
Without 'se', you are just saying 'we two see', which sounds like you are describing a medical exam!
Meaning
Saying goodbye to one person.
The 'Plus One' Rule
Always count yourself. If it's you + 1 other person, it's 'Se vidiva'. If it's you + 2 others, it's 'Se vidimo'.
Don't forget the 'Se'
Without 'se', you are just saying 'we two see', which sounds like you are describing a medical exam!
Test Yourself
You are saying goodbye to your best friend. Which one is correct?
Adijo, Marko! ___________.
Since you are talking to one person (Marko), you and him make two. The dual form 'vidiva' is required.
Fill in the missing reflexive particle.
______ vidiva jutri ob desetih.
'Se' is the reflexive particle needed for the verb 'videti se'.
Match the phrase to the number of people you are talking to.
You are leaving a party where you were talking to Maja and Peter (2 people).
You + Maja + Peter = 3 people. For 3 or more, use the plural 'Se vidimo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Hvala za kavo, moram iti.' B: 'Prav, ___________.'
The speaker is responding to one person, so the dual 'we two' form is used.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Number of People vs. Phrase
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAdijo, Marko! ___________.
Since you are talking to one person (Marko), you and him make two. The dual form 'vidiva' is required.
______ vidiva jutri ob desetih.
'Se' is the reflexive particle needed for the verb 'videti se'.
You are leaving a party where you were talking to Maja and Peter (2 people).
You + Maja + Peter = 3 people. For 3 or more, use the plural 'Se vidimo'.
A: 'Hvala za kavo, moram iti.' B: 'Prav, ___________.'
The speaker is responding to one person, so the dual 'we two' form is used.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, if you have an informal or friendly relationship and you are speaking to them one-on-one.
It's still fine to use. It's more of a polite formula than a literal promise.
Yes, very common in texts, emails to friends, and social media comments.
'Adijo' is fine, but 'Se vidiva' is warmer and more specific to the relationship.
Related Phrases
Se vidimo
similarSee you (plural)
Se slišiva
similarTalk to you soon (dual)
Nasvidenje
formalGoodbye
Adijo
synonymBye
