Meaning
Taking time off from work.
Cultural Background
Slovenians often take their main 'dopust' in July or August. The country almost 'shuts down' as everyone heads to the Croatian coast. It is common to receive a 'regres' (holiday bonus) before taking summer leave. This is a legal requirement for employers. When you return from 'dopust', colleagues will always ask 'Kako je bilo na dopustu?' (How was it on vacation?). Many Slovenians also 'vzamejo dopust' in February for skiing during the school holidays (krompirjeve počitnice).
Use 'si' for emphasis
Saying 'Vzeti si dopust' sounds much more natural when talking to friends about needing a rest.
Don't say 'narediti'
Never use 'narediti' (to make) with dopust. It's a classic giveaway that you're a beginner.
Meaning
Taking time off from work.
Use 'si' for emphasis
Saying 'Vzeti si dopust' sounds much more natural when talking to friends about needing a rest.
Don't say 'narediti'
Never use 'narediti' (to make) with dopust. It's a classic giveaway that you're a beginner.
Mention the sea
If you talk about taking leave, mentioning 'morje' (the sea) makes the conversation very Slovenian.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'vzeti'.
Jaz ______ dopust naslednji teden.
The first person singular form of 'vzeti' is 'vzamem'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural way to say you are going on vacation.
'Vzeti dopust' is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zelo sem utrujen. B: __________________.
If someone is very tired, suggesting a vacation (dopust) is more appropriate than just a short break (odmor).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss you won't be in the office for 2 weeks in July.
Dopust is used for long-term planned absence from work.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Dopust vs. Odmor
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJaz ______ dopust naslednji teden.
The first person singular form of 'vzeti' is 'vzamem'.
Choose the most natural way to say you are going on vacation.
'Vzeti dopust' is the standard collocation.
A: Zelo sem utrujen. B: __________________.
If someone is very tired, suggesting a vacation (dopust) is more appropriate than just a short break (odmor).
You want to tell your boss you won't be in the office for 2 weeks in July.
Dopust is used for long-term planned absence from work.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Dopust' is usually for workers taking leave. 'Počitnice' is usually for students (school holidays) or the general concept of a vacation trip.
No, for that you would usually say 'vzeti si prosto' or 'iti k zdravniku'.
Jaz sem vzel (m) / vzela (f), ti si vzel/vzela, on je vzel, ona je vzela.
Usually, yes. If it's unpaid, you must specify 'neplačan dopust'.
It is a mandatory financial bonus given to employees specifically for their 'dopust'.
No, a public holiday is 'praznik'. You don't 'take' it; you just don't go to work.
Yes, people might say 'vzeti off' or 'biti na off-u'.
The legal minimum is 20 days per year for full-time employees.
No, that is 'porodniški dopust'.
Related Phrases
iti na dopust
similarTo go on vacation
vzeti si prosto
informalTo take time off
bolniški dopust
specialized formSick leave
neplačan dopust
specialized formUnpaid leave
