Significado
Telling someone to have a good time.
Contexto cultural
The 'kofetkanje' culture is huge. You will hear 'Uživaj!' every time someone sits down for their 1-hour coffee break. In the mountains, hikers often greet each other with 'Srečno' (Good luck), but when they reach the hut and get a beer, the wish changes to 'Uživajte!'. Younger generations use 'Uživaj' as a very casual 'bye', often replacing 'Nasvidenje' entirely in informal settings. The Mediterranean influence makes the pace slower. 'Uživaj' here is often said with a long, drawn-out 'u' to emphasize the relaxation.
The 'V' Rule
Always remember 'Uživaj V...'. If you add a noun, you need that 'v'.
Don't be too formal with friends
Saying 'Uživajte' to a best friend sounds like you are joking or being cold.
Significado
Telling someone to have a good time.
The 'V' Rule
Always remember 'Uživaj V...'. If you add a noun, you need that 'v'.
Don't be too formal with friends
Saying 'Uživajte' to a best friend sounds like you are joking or being cold.
Social Media
It's the #1 comment on Slovenian travel photos. Use it to sound like a local!
Teste-se
You are talking to your teacher. Which form is correct?
Gospod profesor, ________ v počitnicah!
Teachers require the formal 'vikanje' form, which is 'Uživajte'.
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and case for 'the sun' (sonce).
Zunaj je lepo vreme. Uživaj ___ ________!
The verb 'uživati' takes the preposition 'v' plus the locative case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Friend going to a party. 2. Two friends going to a movie. 3. A group of colleagues.
Singular for one friend, dual for two, plural for a group.
What would Marko say?
Tina: 'Grem na kavo z mamo.' Marko: '________!'
Since Tina is going with her mom (two people), the dual form 'Uživajta' is best.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say Uživaj!
Activities
- • Holidays
- • Parties
- • Cinema
Food
- • Dinner
- • Coffee
- • Ice cream
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosGospod profesor, ________ v počitnicah!
Teachers require the formal 'vikanje' form, which is 'Uživajte'.
Zunaj je lepo vreme. Uživaj ___ ________!
The verb 'uživati' takes the preposition 'v' plus the locative case.
1. Friend going to a party. 2. Two friends going to a movie. 3. A group of colleagues.
Singular for one friend, dual for two, plural for a group.
Tina: 'Grem na kavo z mamo.' Marko: '________!'
Since Tina is going with her mom (two people), the dual form 'Uživajta' is best.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasOnly if you have a very close, casual relationship. Otherwise, always use 'Uživajte'.
Yes, it's the closest equivalent to 'Have fun' or 'Enjoy yourself'.
The dual form is 'Uživajta', used when speaking to exactly two people.
Yes, it's very common to say 'Uživaj' after 'Dober tek'.
The verb does (užival sem), but the expression 'Uživaj!' is only imperative.
No, it's standard Slovenian, though very common in casual speech.
In writing, use 'Uživaj(te)' to be safe.
'Uživaj' is more about the pleasure of the activity; 'Lepo se imej' is a general 'have a good time'.
No! That means 'Enjoy in me' and is grammatically and socially wrong.
Simply say 'Hvala!' or 'Hvala, tudi ti!' (Thanks, you too!).
Frases relacionadas
Lepo se imej
similarHave a nice time
Dober tek
specialized formBon appétit
Srečno
contrastGood luck
Uživancija
builds onPure joy/A blast
Imej se
similarHave a good one
