When talking about getting somewhere, especially over longer distances in Slovenia, the word vlak will be very useful. It's the standard term for a 'train' and is commonly used. For example, if you want to know about train times, you might ask about voznike vlakov. You'll also encounter it at train stations, or železniške postaje.
Exemples par niveau
Ali ima vlak zamudo?
Does the train have a delay?
zamudo (accusative case)
Pojdi na vlak, prosim.
Go on the train, please.
na vlak (accusative case, indicating movement onto something)
Čakam na vlak.
I am waiting for the train.
na vlak (accusative case, used with 'čakam na' - to wait for)
Vlak je že odpeljal.
The train has already departed.
odpeljal (past participle)
Kateri vlak pelje v Ljubljano?
Which train goes to Ljubljana?
pelje (present tense of 'peljati' - to drive/carry)
Vlak je bil poln ljudi.
The train was full of people.
poln ljudi (genitive case after 'poln' - full of)
Vlak je počasi drvel skozi pokrajino.
The train slowly sped through the landscape.
drvel (past tense of 'drveti' - to speed/rush)
Kupil sem vozovnico za vlak.
I bought a ticket for the train.
vozovnico (accusative case), za vlak (for the train)
Slovenske železnice so napovedale, da bodo posodobile vozni park, kar bo izboljšalo udobje in zanesljivost potovanj z vlakom po vsej državi.
Slovenian Railways announced, update rolling stock, improve comfort and reliability of train travel throughout the country.
Posodobiti (to update) is a perfective verb. 'Vozni park' refers to rolling stock.
Kljub slabemu vremenu je vlak prispel točno po voznem redu, kar je bilo presenetljivo glede na snežne razmere.
Despite bad weather, the train arrived exactly according to schedule, which was surprising given the snowy conditions.
'Kljub' (despite) takes the dative case. 'Vozni red' means timetable.
Mednarodni vlak, ki povezuje Ljubljano z evropskimi prestolnicami, je postal priljubljena izbira za okoljsko ozaveščene popotnike.
The international train, connecting Ljubljana with European capitals, has become a popular choice for environmentally conscious travelers.
'Povezovati' (to connect) is an imperfective verb. 'Okoljsko ozaveščene' means environmentally conscious.
Otroci so z navdušenjem opazovali, kako mimo drvi dolg tovorni vlak, naložen z avtomobili.
Children watched with enthusiasm as a long freight train, loaded with cars, sped past.
'Drveti' (to speed/rush) is an imperfective verb. 'Naložen' (loaded) is a past participle.
Zgodovinski parni vlak, ki vozi po ozkotirni progi, je velika turistična atrakcija v gorskih predelih Slovenije.
The historic steam train, running on a narrow-gauge track, is a major tourist attraction in the mountainous regions of Slovenia.
'Ozkotirna proga' refers to a narrow-gauge track. 'Gorski predeli' means mountainous regions.
Po dolgem in utrujajočem potovanju z vlakom sem komaj čakal, da se pretegnem in vdihnem svež zrak.
After a long and tiring train journey, I could hardly wait to stretch and breathe fresh air.
'Utrujajoč' (tiring) is an adjective. 'Komaj čakal' means could hardly wait.
Razmislek o uvedbi hitrega vlaka med večjimi slovenskimi mesti je del širše strategije za izboljšanje javnega prometa.
Consideration of introducing a high-speed train between major Slovenian cities is part of a broader strategy for improving public transport.
'Razmislek' (consideration) is a masculine noun. 'Širša strategija' means broader strategy.
Na peronu je že stal vlak, pripravljen za odhod, in potniki so hiteli, da bi našli svoje sedeže.
On the platform, the train was already standing, ready for departure, and passengers hurried to find their seats.
'Peron' (platform) is a masculine noun. 'Pripravljen za odhod' means ready for departure.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsThe Slovenian word for 'train' is vlak.
Vlak is a masculine noun in Slovenian.
You can say:
- Vlak prihaja. (The train is coming.)
- Potujem z vlakom. (I am traveling by train.)
The plural of vlak is vlaki.
You would ask: Kje je železniška postaja? (Literally: Where is the train station?)
Vlak refers to a larger train that typically travels between cities, while tramvaj is a tram or streetcar that operates within a city.
Yes, there are. For example, potniški vlak is a passenger train, and hitri vlak is a fast train.
You say vozovnica za vlak.
Vlak is considered an A1 level word, meaning it's fundamental for beginners.
While vlak primarily means 'train,' in some less common, figurative expressions, it might appear, but for A1 level, focus on its direct meaning.
Teste-toi 18 questions
Which of these is a form of transport?
Vlak means train, which is a form of transport. Knjiga is book, voda is water, and drevo is tree.
I travel by ______.
Vlak means train. Hiša is house, pes is dog, and jabolko is apple.
Which word refers to a long vehicle that runs on rails?
Vlak means train. Avto is car, kolo is bicycle, and ladja is ship.
A 'vlak' is a type of animal.
A 'vlak' is a train, which is a vehicle, not an animal.
You can ride a 'vlak' to travel from one city to another.
A 'vlak' is a train, and trains are used for intercity travel.
The word 'vlak' means 'bus' in English.
The word 'vlak' means 'train' in English, not 'bus'.
The question is about a train to Ljubljana.
The question asks about a platform for a train.
The sentence explains why the train was cancelled.
Read this aloud:
Vlak zamuja petnajst minut.
Focus: zamuja
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Ali je na vlaku restavracija?
Focus: restavracija
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Kupil sem vozovnico za vlak.
Focus: vozovnico
Tu as dit :
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Otroci so navdušeno gledali, kako se je pospešeno gibal po tirih, ko so stali na peronu. To je bil ___, ki jih je peljal na izlet.
The sentence describes something moving on tracks and taking children on a trip, which points to 'vlak' (train).
Zaradi okvare signalizacije je bil odhod ___ za dve uri preložen, kar je povzročilo precejšnje zamude.
The context of 'signalizacija' (signaling) and 'odhod' (departure) strongly suggests a train ('vlak').
Po dolgem in napornem potovanju s hitrim ___ so končno prispeli na destinacijo, kjer jih je pričakalo toplo sonce.
The phrase 'hitrim ___' (fast train) and 'potovanje' (journey) indicates a train ('vlak'). The word is in the instrumental case.
Slovenske železnice so napovedale, da bodo v prihodnjem letu uvedle nove, modernejše ___ za regionalne proge.
The sentence discusses 'Slovenske železnice' (Slovenian Railways) introducing new, modern vehicles for regional lines, which are 'vlake' (trains).
Pri načrtovanju poti po Evropi je pogosto najugodneje in najbolj okolju prijazno potovati z ___.
The phrase 'najugodneje in najbolj okolju prijazno potovati z ___' (most affordable and environmentally friendly to travel by) points to 'vlakom' (train).
Ponoči je skozi dolino peljal tihi ___ in s svojimi lučmi razsvetljeval temo.
Something moving through a valley at night with lights is most likely a train ('vlak').
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