Phrase in 30 Seconds
The essential Slovenian phrase for handing an object to someone or pointing out something right in front of you.
- Means: 'Here it is' or 'Here you go' when handing something over.
- Used in: Shops, restaurants, or when giving a friend their keys.
- Don't confuse: With 'Tam je' (There it is), which is for distant objects.
あなたのレベルに合った解説：
意味
Used when handing something to someone.
文化的背景
When saying 'Tukaj je' while handing something, it is polite to make brief eye contact. It shows you are attentive to the person you are interacting with. In a home setting, if someone says 'Tukaj je' while offering food, it's often followed by 'Postrezi si' (Help yourself). In mountain huts, the phrase is often used very directly and loudly due to the busy environment. It's not considered rude, just efficient. In trendy cafes, you might hear the more international 'Izvolite' more often than 'Tukaj je', as it sounds more 'professional'.
The 'Touch' Rule
If you can reach out and touch the object, use 'Tukaj'. If you have to point your arm straight, use 'Tam'.
Plural Trap
Don't forget to use 'so' if you are handing over more than one thing, like 'Tukaj so tvoji čevlji' (Here are your shoes).
The 'Touch' Rule
If you can reach out and touch the object, use 'Tukaj'. If you have to point your arm straight, use 'Tam'.
Plural Trap
Don't forget to use 'so' if you are handing over more than one thing, like 'Tukaj so tvoji čevlji' (Here are your shoes).
Sound like a native
Use 'Tu je' instead of 'Tukaj je' in casual conversations to sound more natural and less like a textbook.
Politeness
If you are in a shop, always prefer 'Izvolite' over 'Tukaj je' when handing money to the cashier.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word to say 'Here is the key'.
Tukaj ____ ključ.
'Je' is the singular form of 'to be', used for one key.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are handing a passport to an officer.
You use 'Tukaj' because the object is in your hand/immediate reach.
Which phrase is used for multiple items (e.g., keys)?
Tukaj ____ ključi.
'So' is the plural form of 'to be'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kje je moja kava? B: ________.
The most natural response to 'Where is my coffee?' when pointing it out.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Giving Something to Someone
練習問題バンク
5 問題Tukaj ____ ključ.
'Je' is the singular form of 'to be', used for one key.
You are handing a passport to an officer.
You use 'Tukaj' because the object is in your hand/immediate reach.
Tukaj ____ ključi.
'So' is the plural form of 'to be'.
A: Kje je moja kava? B: ________.
The most natural response to 'Where is my coffee?' when pointing it out.
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よくある質問
10 問It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and in most public situations like shops.
Yes! 'Tukaj je Marko' means 'Here is Marko'.
'Tu' is just a shorter version of 'Tukaj'. They are interchangeable, but 'Tu' is more common in speech.
Use 'Izvolite' if you want to be extra polite or if you are serving someone. Use 'Tukaj je' for simple identification or neutral handing over.
Yes, it becomes 'so'. For example: 'Tukaj so ključi'.
Yes, 'je' is the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter singular.
'Evo' is very common but very informal. Stick to 'Tukaj je' until you are comfortable with the local slang.
Yes, like 'Tukaj je rešitev' (Here is the solution).
Use 'Tukajle je'.
No, it's perfectly fine, but adding a name or 'prosim' makes it friendlier.
関連フレーズ
Izvolite
similarHere you go / Please
Tam je
contrastThere it is
Evo
similarHere / Voila
Tukajle
specialized formRight here
Tu je
synonymHere it is
Na
similarTake it
どこで使う？
At a Cafe
Natakar: Tukaj je vaša kava.
Gost: Hvala lepa.
Finding Keys
Ana: Kje so moji ključi?
Marko: Aha, tukaj je tvoj ključ!
At the Airport
Potnik: Tukaj je moj potni list.
Uradnik: Hvala.
Giving a Gift
Prijatelj: Tukaj je nekaj zate.
Slavljenec: O, hvala! Kaj je to?
Shopping
Prodajalec: Tukaj je vaš drobiž.
Kupec: Hvala, nasvidenje.
Sharing a Photo
Luka: Poglej to sliko.
Maja: Kje?
Luka: Tukaj je.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of 'Tukaj' as 'Too-Kite'—you're handing someone a kite and saying 'Too-Kite is here!'
視覚的連想
Imagine a bright red arrow pointing directly at an object in your hand, with the words 'TUKAJ JE' glowing in neon lights.
Rhyme
Tukaj je, vzemi ga le!
Story
You are at a Slovenian market. You find the perfect dragon figurine (the symbol of Ljubljana). You hand it to the cashier and say 'Tukaj je'. They smile and hand you the change, saying 'Tukaj je' back.
In Other Languages
It is very similar to the English 'Here it is' or the German 'Hier ist es'. In Slavic languages, it mirrors the Russian 'Vot' or Croatian 'Evo', though 'Tukaj je' is more literal.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Go through your day and every time you pick up an object (phone, keys, coffee), say 'Tukaj je' out loud.
Review this phrase on day 1, 3, and 7. By day 7, try to use the plural 'Tukaj so'.
発音
The 'u' is long, and the 'j' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes'.
Short 'e' sound, like in 'get'.
フォーマル度スペクトル
Izvolite, tukaj je dokument. (Office or personal exchange)
Tukaj je dokument. (Office or personal exchange)
Tu je papir. (Office or personal exchange)
Evo ti. (Office or personal exchange)
The phrase is a combination of the adverb 'tukaj' and the verb 'biti'. 'Tukaj' comes from the Old Church Slavonic 'tu' (here) + 'kaj' (a particle).
豆知識
The word 'tukaj' is actually more formal than 'tu', which is the older, shorter root found in almost all Slavic languages.
文化メモ
When saying 'Tukaj je' while handing something, it is polite to make brief eye contact. It shows you are attentive to the person you are interacting with.
“Tukaj je vaš drobiž. (With a smile and eye contact)”
In a home setting, if someone says 'Tukaj je' while offering food, it's often followed by 'Postrezi si' (Help yourself).
“Tukaj je potica, postrezi si!”
In mountain huts, the phrase is often used very directly and loudly due to the busy environment. It's not considered rude, just efficient.
“Tukaj je tvoja jota!”
In trendy cafes, you might hear the more international 'Izvolite' more often than 'Tukaj je', as it sounds more 'professional'.
“Izvolite, vaš latte macchiato.”
会話のきっかけ
Kje je tvoj telefon?
Ali imaš moj svinčnik?
Kje je najboljša kava v mestu?
Kje je tvoja hiša na tem zemljevidu?
よくある間違い
Tukaj so kava.
Tukaj je kava.
L1 Interference
Tam je (when handing something).
Tukaj je.
L1 Interference
Tukaj je tvoji ključi.
Tukaj so tvoji ključi.
L1 Interference
Tukaj je! (pointing to a mountain far away)
Tam je!
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Aquí está / Aquí tiene
Spanish uses 'tiene' for the act of giving more often than Slovenian uses a 'have' verb.
Voilà / Le voici
French 'Voilà' is a single word, while Slovenian requires the verb 'je'.
Hier ist es / Bitte schön
German speakers use 'Bitte schön' almost exclusively when handing things, whereas Slovenians use 'Tukaj je' quite often.
はい、どうぞ (Hai, douzo)
Japanese focuses on the social permission to take, Slovenian on the spatial location.
تفضل (Tafaddal)
Arabic is much more focused on the honorific/polite aspect of the exchange.
给你 (Gěi nǐ)
Chinese uses a 'giving' verb, Slovenian uses a 'being' verb.
여기 있어요 (Yeogi isseoyo)
Korean requires different politeness levels (honorifics) which Slovenian handles via 'Izvolite' vs 'Tukaj je'.
Aqui está
Very little difference, though Portuguese might use 'Toma' (Take) informally.
Spotted in the Real World
“Tukaj je tvoj krožnik, zdaj pa hitro!”
The chef hands a plate to a waiter in a high-pressure kitchen scene.
“Tukaj je moj dom, tukaj sem doma.”
A famous patriotic pop song about belonging to Slovenia.
“Tukaj je tvoj pes.”
A boy finds a dog and brings it to its owner.
“Tukaj je moj današnji zajtrk! ☕🥐”
A caption for a photo of breakfast.
間違えやすい
Learners mix up 'here' and 'there'.
Remember 'T' for 'Touch'—if you can touch it, it's 'Tukaj'.
Learners use 'je' for themselves.
'Je' is for 'it/he/she'. For 'I am here', use 'sem'.
よくある質問 (10)
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and in most public situations like shops.
usage contextsYes! 'Tukaj je Marko' means 'Here is Marko'.
basic understanding'Tu' is just a shorter version of 'Tukaj'. They are interchangeable, but 'Tu' is more common in speech.
comparisonsUse 'Izvolite' if you want to be extra polite or if you are serving someone. Use 'Tukaj je' for simple identification or neutral handing over.
practical tipsYes, it becomes 'so'. For example: 'Tukaj so ključi'.
grammar mechanicsYes, 'je' is the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter singular.
grammar mechanics'Evo' is very common but very informal. Stick to 'Tukaj je' until you are comfortable with the local slang.
cultural usageYes, like 'Tukaj je rešitev' (Here is the solution).
usage contextsUse 'Tukajle je'.
practical tipsNo, it's perfectly fine, but adding a name or 'prosim' makes it friendlier.
cultural usage
