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vreme

/ˈʋrɛːmɛ/
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'Vreme' is the standard Slovenian word for weather, used constantly in social interactions and media.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to current atmospheric conditions like rain, sun, or temperature.
  • A neuter noun (to vreme) essential for daily small talk.
  • Used to discuss daily forecasts and plan outdoor activities.

Pregled

Beseda 'vreme' je v slovenščini samostalnik srednjega spola (to vreme). Je ena izmed najbolj temeljnih besed, ki se jih naučijo začetniki, saj je nepogrešljiva pri vsakodnevnem sporazumevanju in navezovanju stikov. V slovenščini beseda izvira iz staroslovanskega korena, ki je prvotno pomenil 'čas' (podobno kot v ruščini 'vremya'), vendar se je v slovenščini pomen zožil izključno na atmosferske razmere.

Vzorci uporabe

Besedo 'vreme' najpogosteje uporabljamo s pridevniki, ki opisujejo njegovo kakovost, npr. 'lepo vreme', 'slabo vreme', 'vroče vreme' ali 'spremenljivo vreme'. Pogosto nastopa v povezavi z glagolom 'biti' (Vreme je sončno) ali v tožilniku z glagolom 'imeti' (Imamo deževno vreme). Pomembno je opozoriti na sklanjatev: v rodilniku rečemo 'vremena', v dajalniku 'vremenu'.

Pogosti konteksti

Najpogostejši kontekst je 'vremenska napoved', ki jo slišimo na radiu ali televiziji. Slovenci se o vremenu pogosto pogovarjamo kot o 'ledolomilcu' (icebreaker) pri srečanju z znanci ali sosedi. Prav tako je vreme ključno pri načrtovanju prostočasnih dejavnosti, kot so pohodništvo, smučanje ali izleti na morje, saj je Slovenija geografsko zelo raznolika in se vreme hitro spreminja.

Primerjava s podobnimi besedami

Pogosto prihaja do zmede med besedama 'vreme' in 'podnebje'. 'Vreme' se nanaša na kratkoročno stanje (danes, jutri), medtem ko 'podnebje' (klima) opisuje dolgoročne povprečne razmere na nekem območju. Prav tako besede 'vreme' ne smemo zamenjati z besedo 'ura' ali 'čas', ko govorimo o kronološkem času, čeprav imajo nekateri drugi slovanski jeziki za oba koncepta isto besedo.

Examples

1

Danes je vreme zelo sončno in toplo.

everyday

The weather is very sunny and warm today.

2

Prireditve so odpovedali zaradi slabega vremena.

formal

The events were canceled due to bad weather.

3

Upam, da bo jutri zdržalo vreme.

informal

I hope the weather holds up tomorrow.

4

Spremenljivo vreme vpliva na razpoloženje ljudi.

academic

Changeable weather affects people's moods.

Common Collocations

lepo vreme nice weather
slabo vreme bad weather
vremenska napoved weather forecast

Common Phrases

Vreme bo!

It's going to be quite a weather! (often implying a storm or change)

Kakšno vreme!

What weather! (can be positive or negative)

Vremenska postaja

Weather station

Often Confused With

vreme vs čas

In some Slavic languages, the word for weather also means time. In Slovenian, 'vreme' is only weather, while 'čas' is time.

vreme vs podnebje

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment, while climate (podnebje) is the long-term average.

Grammar Patterns

vreme je + pridevnik zaradi + rodilnik (vremena) vremenska + samostalnik

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is neutral and suitable for all situations. In informal speech, you might hear 'vreme' used in idioms like 'vreme bo', meaning something is about to happen or a change is coming. It is always used in the singular when referring to the general concept of weather.

Common Mistakes

English speakers often forget that 'vreme' is a neuter noun and try to use masculine adjectives (e.g., saying 'lep vreme' instead of 'lepo vreme'). Another mistake is using 'vreme' to ask for the time of day, which is incorrect in Slovenian.

Tips

💡

Use weather as a social icebreaker

In Slovenia, commenting on the weather is the most common way to start a conversation with a stranger or neighbor.

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Don't confuse weather with time

Unlike Russian or Serbian, in Slovenian 'vreme' only means weather. For 'time', always use 'čas'.

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Slovenians love checking mountain weather

Due to the hiking culture, 'vreme v gora' (weather in the mountains) is a specific and vital topic for locals.

Word Origin

Derived from the Proto-Slavic word *verme, which originally meant 'a point in time' or 'season'. While many Slavic languages kept the 'time' meaning, Slovenian specialized it for 'weather'.

Cultural Context

Slovenians are very active outdoors, and because the country spans Alpine, Mediterranean, and Pannonian climates, the weather is a constant and valid topic for discussion in any social setting.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'vreme' as 'V-RE-ME'. Just remember: 'The weather is FREE (V-RE) for ME'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

Najbolj naraven način je vprašanje: 'Kakšno je vreme?' ali 'Kakšno vreme bo jutri?'

Ne, beseda 'vreme' je srednjega spola. Pravilno rečemo 'lepo vreme' in ne 'lep vreme'.

To je strokovna ocena ali napoved o tem, kakšno bo vreme v prihodnjih urah ali dneh.

Beseda 'vreme' se v slovenščini skoraj izključno uporablja v ednini. Množinska oblika 'vremena' obstaja, a je zelo redka.

Test Yourself

fill blank

Danes je zunaj zelo lepo ___.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: vreme

V tem stavku potrebujemo imenovalnik ednine srednjega spola.

multiple choice

Kako rečemo 'weather forecast'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: vremenska napoved

'Vremenska' je pridevnik, ki se ujema s samostalnikom 'napoved'.

sentence building

vreme / kakšno / danes / je / ?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Kakšno je danes vreme?

To je standardna vprašalna struktura za poizvedovanje o vremenu.

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