意思
Stating that you will arrive shortly.
文化背景
Slovenians value punctuality. If you say 'Pridem kmalu', try to be there within 10-15 minutes. Being late without a message is considered rude. In the capital, traffic can be unpredictable. 'Pridem kmalu' is often used as a polite way to say 'I'm stuck in traffic but moving.' The coastal region has a more relaxed 'Mediterranean' feel. 'Kmalu' might be interpreted more loosely than in the Alpine north. The 'academic 15 minutes' (akademskih 15) is a known concept where a 15-minute delay is sometimes tolerated, but 'Pridem kmalu' is still expected as a courtesy.
Texting Shortcut
In very casual texts, some people just write 'Pridem' if the 'kmalu' is implied.
Don't over-promise
If you are 30 minutes away, don't say 'kmalu'. It's better to say 'Pridem čez pol ure'.
意思
Stating that you will arrive shortly.
Texting Shortcut
In very casual texts, some people just write 'Pridem' if the 'kmalu' is implied.
Don't over-promise
If you are 30 minutes away, don't say 'kmalu'. It's better to say 'Pridem čez pol ure'.
Use with 'nazaj'
Add 'nazaj' (back) if you are returning to a place you just left. It sounds much more native.
The 'Slovenian Minute'
Just like the 'New York Minute', a Slovenian 'kmalu' is fast but can be stretched by a good conversation.
自我测试
Fill in the missing word to say 'I'm coming soon.'
_____ kmalu.
'Pridem' is the correct verb for 'I am coming'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a quick text to a friend?
You are 5 minutes away from the café. What do you text?
'Pridem kmalu' is the standard neutral/informal way to say you're almost there.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kje si? Čakamo te na večerji. B: Oprosti! _____ _____. (I'm coming soon.)
The context requires a promise of arrival.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving your desk for 2 minutes to get water.
'Nazaj' (back) is used when you intend to return to the same spot.
🎉 得分： /4
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练习题库
4 练习_____ kmalu.
'Pridem' is the correct verb for 'I am coming'.
You are 5 minutes away from the café. What do you text?
'Pridem kmalu' is the standard neutral/informal way to say you're almost there.
A: Kje si? Čakamo te na večerji. B: Oprosti! _____ _____. (I'm coming soon.)
The context requires a promise of arrival.
Situation: You are leaving your desk for 2 minutes to get water.
'Nazaj' (back) is used when you intend to return to the same spot.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
14 个问题It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or a customer.
'Takoj' means 'immediately' (1-2 minutes), while 'kmalu' means 'soon' (5-15 minutes).
Yes, you can say 'Vlak pride kmalu', though 'Vlak prispel v kratkem' is more common in announcements.
Slovenian uses the present tense of perfective verbs to indicate the future. 'Pridem' is more natural and common.
Use the plural: 'Pridemo kmalu.'
Slovenian has the dual! Say 'Prideva kmalu.'
No, you can use it with any verb, e.g., 'Kmalu bom jedel' (I will eat soon).
Yes, if it's an informal email. For formal ones, use 'V kratkem'.
No, 'kmalu' is about time (soon). 'Hitro' is about speed (fast).
The opposite is 'pozno' (late) or 'čez dolgo časa' (after a long time).
It is always 'kmalu' with a 'u' at the end.
No, use 'Grem kmalu' for leaving.
Try to say 'k' and 'm' together without a vowel in between, like the end of 'book-me'.
Yes, it is universally understood and used across all dialects.
相关表达
Takoj pridem
similarI'm coming immediately
Kmalu bom tam
synonymI will be there soon
V kratkem
specialized formShortly
Že grem
similarI'm already going
Pridem nazaj
builds onI'm coming back
Zamujam
contrastI am late
