Significado
Making a phone call to a peer.
Contexto cultural
Calling is often preferred over texting for social invitations because it's harder to say 'no' to a voice than a screen, reflecting the value of direct social commitment. In many neighboring Balkan cultures, 'calling a friend' can lead to a multi-hour conversation, even if the initial reason was just a quick question. Expats often find that Slovenians are very responsive to phone calls but might take longer to reply to emails or texts. In villages, calling a friend often means calling their landline, which might be answered by any family member, requiring a more formal introduction.
The '-a' rule
Always remember the '-a' for people. If you call a 'prijatelj', he becomes 'prijatelja'.
Aspect matters
Don't say 'kličem' if you are about to make one specific call; say 'bom poklical'.
Significado
Making a phone call to a peer.
The '-a' rule
Always remember the '-a' for people. If you call a 'prijatelj', he becomes 'prijatelja'.
Aspect matters
Don't say 'kličem' if you are about to make one specific call; say 'bom poklical'.
The 'lj' sound
Practice the 'lj' in 'prijatelja' by placing your tongue as if to say 'l' but saying 'y' at the same time.
Coffee calls
In Slovenia, 'poklicati prijatelja' is almost always a synonym for 'inviting someone for coffee'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'prijatelj'.
Moram poklicati ______.
The verb 'poklicati' requires the accusative case. For masculine animate nouns, this ends in '-a'.
Which verb is perfective and used for a single completed call?
Jutri bom ______ prijatelja.
'Poklical' is the perfective form, suitable for a future planned action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ali si že govoril z Markom? B: Ne, še ne. Moram ga ______.
In the context of 'talking to' someone who isn't there, 'poklicati' is the most logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Želim poklicati prijatelja.'
When would you say this?
This is a famous phrase used when asking for a lifeline in a quiz.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMoram poklicati ______.
The verb 'poklicati' requires the accusative case. For masculine animate nouns, this ends in '-a'.
Jutri bom ______ prijatelja.
'Poklical' is the perfective form, suitable for a future planned action.
A: Ali si že govoril z Markom? B: Ne, še ne. Moram ga ______.
In the context of 'talking to' someone who isn't there, 'poklicati' is the most logical choice.
When would you say this?
This is a famous phrase used when asking for a lifeline in a quiz.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but the ending changes to 'prijateljico' (accusative of prijateljica).
It is neutral. It's safe to use in any context, but the word 'prijatelj' makes it informal.
You use the dual: 'poklicati dva prijatelja'.
Yes, but it sounds a bit old-fashioned and requires the dative case ('prijatelju').
Use 'Kličem prijatelja' (imperfective).
In Slovenia, it's generally acceptable among close friends, but younger people might prefer a text first.
It's slang for giving someone a very short call just to see the notification.
No, 'to name' is 'imenovati' or 'poklicati po imenu'.
Better to use 'poklicati poslovnega partnerja' unless you are friends.
Sem poklical (masculine) or Sem poklicala (feminine).
Frases relacionadas
poklicati nazaj
builds onTo call back
prekiniti klic
contrastTo hang up / end the call
čvekati s prijateljem
similarTo chat with a friend
dobiti zvezo
specialized formTo get through / establish a connection
zgrešiti klic
relatedTo miss a call
