Significado
I have a headache.
Contexto cultural
Slovenians are very 'vremensko občutljivi' (weather-sensitive). A headache is often blamed on the 'Jug' wind. In the broader Balkan region, 'Boli me glava' is a common response to any overly complicated bureaucratic task. Saying your head hurts is a socially acceptable way to take a short break without appearing lazy. It is a very common 'polite excuse' to leave social gatherings early.
The 'Me' Rule
Always keep 'me' as the second word in short sentences. It's the golden rule of Slovenian clitics.
Avoid 'Imam'
Never use 'Imam' (I have) for pain. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
I have a headache.
The 'Me' Rule
Always keep 'me' as the second word in short sentences. It's the golden rule of Slovenian clitics.
Avoid 'Imam'
Never use 'Imam' (I have) for pain. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Weather Talk
If you want to sound like a local, blame your headache on the 'nizek pritisk' (low pressure).
Intensity
Add 'pošteno' (honestly/really) before 'boli' to show you are really suffering.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing pronoun in the correct position.
Danes ___ boli glava.
The clitic 'me' must follow the first word 'Danes'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'My head hurts'.
'Glava' is the nominative subject, and 'boli' is the singular verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Zakaj ne greš na zabavo? B: Oprosti, ________.
The present tense is used to explain a current reason for not going.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the doctor's office describing a symptom.
This is the most neutral and appropriate way to report a symptom.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDanes ___ boli glava.
The clitic 'me' must follow the first word 'Danes'.
Choose the correct way to say 'My head hurts'.
'Glava' is the nominative subject, and 'boli' is the singular verb.
A: Zakaj ne greš na zabavo? B: Oprosti, ________.
The present tense is used to explain a current reason for not going.
You are at the doctor's office describing a symptom.
This is the most neutral and appropriate way to report a symptom.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is very common and slightly more emphatic on the pain itself.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your friends.
You say 'Boli me glava in grlo.' Note that 'boli' stays singular because it refers to each part individually.
Use the past tense: 'Glava me je bolela.'
Yes, 'Poka mi glava' (My head is bursting) is common among friends.
Because the pain is happening TO you (accusative case), you aren't the one doing the hurting.
Yes, but you might add 'močno' (strongly) or 'migrena' to be specific.
Yes, 'vremenska občutljivost' is a legitimate and frequent topic of conversation.
There isn't a direct opposite, but you could say 'Dobro se počutim' (I feel good).
Yes: 'Od tebe me boli glava.'
Frases relacionadas
Vrti se mi
similarI am dizzy
Slabo mi je
similarI feel nauseous
Glavobol
specialized formA headache (noun)
Poka mi glava
builds onMy head is bursting
