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povedati

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解析 povedati in your Level:

At the A1 level, you use 'povedati' primarily in its imperative form ('Povej mi!') or simple past tense ('Povedal sem'). You learn it as the basic way to share information like your name, age, or simple needs. It is often paired with question words: 'Povej mi, kje je...' (Tell me where is...). You don't need to worry about complex aspectual shifts yet; focus on the 'Dative + Povedati' pattern. It's a vital tool for survival Slovenian, allowing you to ask people to tell you things you don't know.

At A2, you start using 'povedati' in more varied tenses and with more complex objects. You can tell someone what you did over the weekend ('Povedal sem ji o izletu') or tell a simple story. You begin to distinguish between 'povedati' (to tell once) and 'praviti' (to tell repeatedly or habitually). You also learn common collocations like 'povedati resnico' (to tell the truth) and 'povedati po pravici' (to tell honestly). You are becoming more comfortable with the dative pronouns (mi, ti, mu, ji, nam, vam, jim).

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By B1, you use 'povedati' to link complex ideas. You can report what someone else said using 'da' clauses ('Povedal je, da bo prišel kasneje'). You understand the nuance that 'povedati' implies a completed transfer of information. You also start using the verb in more formal contexts, like at work or in official letters. You recognize the difference between 'povedati' and 'pripovedovati' (to narrate), knowing that the latter is for longer, more descriptive stories.

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At B2, you are expected to use 'povedati' with stylistic precision. You understand how it fits into the broader system of Slavic verbal aspect. You might use it in the conditional ('Če bi mi povedal, bi ti pomagal') or in passive-like structures. You also grasp more idiomatic uses and can distinguish it from synonyms like 'omeniti' (mention) or 'navesti' (state/list). Your usage is fluid, and you rarely make mistakes with the dative case requirements.

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At C1, 'povedati' is just one of many tools in your rhetorical arsenal. You use it to structure arguments, often using phrases like 'Kot sem že povedal' to refer back to previous points. You understand the subtle implications of using this verb versus more academic alternatives like 'izpostaviti' (to point out) or 'artikulirati' (to articulate). You can use it in highly formal speeches or complex literary analysis, recognizing its role in the narrative flow.

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At the C2 level, your use of 'povedati' is indistinguishable from a native speaker. You understand its etymological roots and how it relates to 'vedeti' (to know). You can play with the word in poetry or creative writing, using its perfective nature to create specific rhythmic or conceptual effects. You are fully aware of all its prefixed derivatives (napovedati, odpovedati, zapovedati) and use them with absolute precision.

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开始练习例句笔记与提示

povedati 30秒了解

Povedati means 'to tell' and is perfective.
It requires the recipient to be in the dative case (mi, ti, mu...).
It is used for stories, facts, secrets, and instructions.
Common forms include 'povej' (tell!) and 'povedal' (told).

The Slovenian verb povedati is a cornerstone of the language, representing the act of conveying information, telling a story, or disclosing a fact. Unlike the more general verb 'reči' (to say), povedati implies a more complete delivery of information. It is a perfective verb, meaning it focuses on the completion of the act of telling. When you use povedati, you aren't just making a sound; you are ensuring that a message has been successfully transmitted from your mind to another's.

Semantic Range: The word covers everything from 'to tell a secret' to 'to give a speech' or 'to state one's opinion'. It is the go-to verb for narration and reporting.
The Perfective Aspect: Because it is perfective, it is often used in the past tense or the future tense to describe a finished action. In the present tense, it often takes on a future meaning or a habitual sense in specific sub-clauses.

Moraš mi povedati resnico, ne glede na to, kako boli.

Translation: You must tell me the truth, no matter how much it hurts.

In daily life, you will hear this word in almost every conversation. Whether someone is asking for directions, sharing gossip, or a teacher is giving instructions, povedati is the vehicle for that data. It requires a recipient, usually expressed in the dative case (komu - to whom). If you are telling something to 'me', it is 'povej mi'. If you are telling 'him', it is 'povej mu'. This directional flow of information is vital to the word's identity.

Kaj si mu povedal po telefonu?

Social Nuance: Using 'povedati' suggests a level of detail. If you 'say' (reči) hello, it's a brief moment. If you 'tell' (povedati) how your day was, it's a process of sharing.

Nihče mi ni povedal, da je zabava odpovedana.

Mastering the syntax of povedati involves understanding its relationship with two main elements: the recipient (Dative case) and the information (Accusative case or a sub-clause). The person you are telling something to must be in the dative case. For example, 'mi' (to me), 'ti' (to you), 'mu' (to him), 'ji' (to her), 'nam' (to us), 'vam' (to you plural/formal), 'jim' (to them).

Sentence Structure A: Dative + Accusative: Subject + (Dative Pronoun) + Povedati + (Noun in Accusative). Example: 'Povedal mi je zgodbo.' (He told me a story.)
Sentence Structure B: Dative + Sub-clause: Subject + (Dative Pronoun) + Povedati + (da / če / k- word). Example: 'Povej mi, kje si bil.' (Tell me where you were.)

Ali mi lahko poveš, koliko je ura?

The imperative form is incredibly common. Use 'povej' for singular informal, 'povejte' for formal or plural, and 'povejva' for 'let's tell'. This is how you demand information or encourage someone to speak up. In negative imperatives, however, we often switch back to the imperfective 'ne pravi' or 'ne govori', though 'ne povej' is used when telling someone NOT to disclose a specific secret.

Nikomur ne povej moje skrivnosti!

Common Conjugation (Present used as Future): Jaz povem, ti poveš, on/ona pove, mi povemo, vi poveste, oni povejo.

Takoj ko izvem, ti povem.

In Slovenia, povedati is the currency of information exchange. You will hear it at the doctor's office when the physician says, 'Povejte mi, kje vas boli' (Tell me where it hurts). You will hear it in the news when an anchor says, 'Kot smo že povedali...' (As we have already told/stated...). It is the word of revelation and clarity.

Direktor je povedal, da bo podjetje zaposlovalo nove ljudi.

In a social context, especially among friends, 'povej' is often used as a prompt to start a story. If you meet someone after a long time, they might say 'No, pa povej, kaj je novega!' (Well, tell me, what's new!). It invites a narrative rather than a simple yes/no answer. In schools, teachers constantly use it: 'Povejte to s svojimi besedami' (Tell/say this in your own words).

News and Media: Journalists use 'povedati' to attribute quotes. 'Minister je povedal, da so pogajanja uspela.'
Legal and Formal: In court, a witness might be told: 'Povejte samo tisto, kar ste videli.' (Tell only that which you saw.)

Mama mi je povedala recept za to torto.

The most frequent mistake English speakers make is confusing povedati with 'reči' or 'praviti'. While all three relate to speaking, their usage is strictly governed by aspect and context. 'Povedati' is perfective; you use it for a completed act of telling. You cannot use it for the ongoing act of 'speaking' or 'talking' (that would be 'govoriti').

Mistake 1: Wrong Aspect: Saying 'Povem ti zgodbo' to mean 'I am telling you a story (right now)'. This sounds like 'I will tell you a story'. For ongoing action, use 'Pravim ti zgodbo' or 'Pripovedujem ti zgodbo'.
Mistake 2: Case Errors: Saying 'Povej mene' instead of 'Povej mi'. The recipient must always be in the dative case.

Incorrect: On je povedal, da govori slovensko ves čas.
Correct: On pravi, da govori slovensko...

Another mistake is using 'povedati' when 'govoriti' (to speak a language) is required. You 'tell' a story, but you 'speak' Slovenian. You never 'tell' Slovenian. Also, watch out for the double object. If you tell something (Accusative) to someone (Dative), make sure both are correct. 'Povedal sem mu (Dat) resnico (Acc)'.

While povedati is versatile, Slovenian offers more precise verbs depending on the nature of the 'telling'. Understanding these nuances will elevate your Slovenian from A1 to B2 and beyond.

Reči (to say): Used for short utterances or specific quotes. 'Rekel je: Živijo!'
Pripovedovati (to narrate): The imperfective long-form of telling a story or legend. It implies a longer duration of speaking.
Razložiti (to explain): When the 'telling' involves making someone understand a concept.
Omeniti (to mention): To tell something briefly or in passing.

Namesto da samo poveš dejstva, jih raje razloži.

In literature, you might see 'izreči' (to utter/pronounce) or 'izpovedati' (to confess/profess). 'Izpovedati ljubezen' is to profess love, a much deeper and more emotional action than just 'povedati'. Choosing the right verb shows your command of the emotional landscape of the language.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The root is the same as in the English word 'wit' or the German 'wissen'. Historically, telling was seen as sharing knowledge.

发音指南

UK /pɔˈʋɛːdati/

US /pɔˈvɛːdɑti/

Second syllable (po-VE-da-ti).

押韵词

gledati vedati skledati predati prodati dodati podati zadati

常见错误

Pronouncing the 'o' too broadly like 'poh'. It should be a short, neutral 'o'.
Stress on the first syllable.
Mumbling the 'ti' ending.
Confusing the 'v' sound with a hard 'f'.
Shortening the 'e' too much.

难度评级

阅读 1/5

Very easy to recognize in texts.

写作 2/5

Requires knowledge of the dative case for the recipient.

口语 2/5

Imperative forms and aspect choices can be tricky for beginners.

听力 1/5

Commonly used and usually clear in speech.

接下来学什么

前置知识

vedeti govoriti jaz/ti/on (pronouns)

接下来学习

reči praviti pripovedovati

高级

odpovedati zapovedati napovedati

需要掌握的语法

Dative Case for Recipients

Povej MI (to me).

Perfective Aspect

Povedal sem (I told - finished).

Reported Speech with 'da'

Rekel je, DA pride.

Imperative Mood

Povej! (Tell!)

Gender agreement in Past Tense

Ona je povedalA.

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按水平分级的例句

Povej mi svoje ime.

Tell me your name.

Imperative 'povej' + dative 'mi'.

Ali mi lahko poveš pot do postaje?

Can you tell me the way to the station?

Modal 'lahko' + infinitive 'povedati'.

Povedal sem mu resnico.

I told him the truth.

Past tense masculine singular.

Mama mi je povedala zgodbo.

Mom told me a story.

Past tense feminine singular.

Povejte nam več!

Tell us more!

Imperative plural 'povejte'.

Nič mi niso povedali.

They didn't tell me anything.

Negative past tense plural.

Kdo ti je to povedal?

Who told you that?

Interrogative sentence.

Povej mi, kje si.

Tell me where you are.

Imperative + locative sub-clause.

Včeraj mi je povedal za svojo novo službo.

Yesterday he told me about his new job.

Past tense + preposition 'za'.

Ali ji boš povedal, da jo imaš rad?

Will you tell her that you love her?

Future tense (present form used as future).

Moramo jim povedati novice.

We must tell them the news.

Infinitive after 'morati'.

Povej mi po pravici, ali si ti to naredil?

Tell me honestly, did you do this?

Idiomatic 'po pravici'.

Učiteljica nam je povedala rezultate testa.

The teacher told us the test results.

Dative 'nam' + Accusative plural.

Nisem ti mogel povedati prej.

I couldn't tell you earlier.

Past tense negative modal.

Povej mi, če rabiš pomoč.

Tell me if you need help.

Imperative + conditional 'če'.

Vse sem mu že povedal.

I already told him everything.

Use of 'že' for emphasis.

Povedal je, da se ne strinja z našim predlogom.

He said/told us that he doesn't agree with our proposal.

Reporting speech with 'da'.

Ali bi mi lahko povedali, kdaj pride vlak?

Could you tell me when the train arrives?

Conditional 'bi' for politeness.

Nihče mi ni povedal, da je sestanek odpovedan.

No one told me the meeting was cancelled.

Passive information flow.

Povej mi vse podrobnosti o tvojem potovanju.

Tell me all the details about your trip.

Accusative plural 'podrobnosti'.

Njegov obraz je povedal vse.

His face told everything.

Metaphorical use of 'povedati'.

Povedali so nam, naj počakamo zunaj.

They told us to wait outside.

Imperative reported with 'naj'.

Kaj ti je zdravnik povedal o izvidih?

What did the doctor tell you about the results?

Preposition 'o' + Locative.

Povej mi, kaj si misliš o tej ideji.

Tell me what you think about this idea.

Reflexive 'si misliš'.

Jasno je povedal, da ne bo več toleriral zamujanja.

He stated clearly that he will no longer tolerate lateness.

Adverb 'jasno' modifying the verb.

Če bi mi to povedal prej, bi lahko preprečil težavo.

If you had told me that earlier, I could have prevented the problem.

Past conditional structure.

V poročilu so povedali le pol resnice.

In the report, they only told half the truth.

Locative 'v poročilu'.

Povej mi, kako nameravaš rešiti to situacijo.

Tell me how you intend to solve this situation.

Interrogative sub-clause 'kako'.

Njegove besede so mi veliko povedale o njegovem značaju.

His words told me a lot about his character.

Plural subject 'besede'.

Ali mi sploh upaš povedati, kaj se je zgodilo?

Do you even dare to tell me what happened?

Verb 'upati' (to dare).

Povedati moram, da sem bil nad rezultatom presenečen.

I must say that I was surprised by the result.

Formal introductory phrase.

Samo povej, kaj potrebuješ, in priskrbel ti bom.

Just say what you need, and I will provide it for you.

Future tense 'priskrbel bom'.

Treba je povedati, da so bili vsi vpleteni vnaprej obveščeni.

It must be stated that all involved were informed in advance.

Impersonal 'treba je'.

Avtor v svojem delu pove marsikaj o takratni družbi.

The author tells/reveals much about the society of that time in his work.

Present tense for literary analysis.

Povej mi, kateri dejavniki so najbolj vplivali na tvojo odločitev.

Tell me which factors most influenced your decision.

Complex interrogative sub-clause.

Njegov molk je povedal več kot tisoč besed.

His silence told more than a thousand words.

Idiomatic expression.

Povedali so mi, da je situacija kritična, a obvladljiva.

I was told that the situation is critical but manageable.

Reported information.

Nisem mu upal povedati, da sem izgubil njegovo zaupanje.

I didn't dare tell him that I had lost his trust.

Abstract direct object.

Povej mi, kako se to sklada s tvojimi načeli.

Tell me how this aligns with your principles.

Reflexive 'se sklada'.

Kot je bilo že povedano, se moramo osredotočiti na rešitve.

As was already stated, we must focus on solutions.

Passive participle 'povedano'.

Povedati resnico v svetu laži je revolucionarno dejanje.

To tell the truth in a world of lies is a revolutionary act.

Infinitive as a subject.

Težko je povedati, kje se konča fikcija in začne resničnost.

It is difficult to tell where fiction ends and reality begins.

Abstract cognitive distinction.

Njegova drža je povedala vse o njegovem notranjem boju.

His posture told everything about his internal struggle.

Non-verbal communication as a subject.

Dovolite mi, da vam povem zgodbo o pogumu in vztrajnosti.

Allow me to tell you a story of courage and persistence.

Formal address 'dovolite'.

Povedal je le toliko, kolikor je bilo nujno potrebno.

He told only as much as was absolutely necessary.

Correlative 'toliko, kolikor'.

Ni mu bilo treba povedati, saj smo vsi čutili isto.

He didn't need to tell (us), as we all felt the same.

Implicit object.

Povedati kaj takega v javnosti zahteva precejšen pogum.

Telling something like that in public requires significant courage.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

Zgodovina nam bo povedala, ali smo ravnali prav.

History will tell us if we acted correctly.

Personification of history.

常见搭配

povedati resnico

povedati po pravici

povedati zgodbo

povedati na glas

povedati vnaprej

povedati svoje

povedati direktno

povedati vic

povedati na kratko

povedati vse

常用短语

Povej mi več.

— Used to encourage someone to continue their story.

To je zanimivo, povej mi več.

Saj sem ti povedal!

— An 'I told you so' expression.

Saj sem ti povedal, da bo deževalo!

Tako so mi povedali.

— Used when reporting hearsay.

Ne vem, če je res, a tako so mi povedali.

Lepo sem ti povedal.

— I told you nicely/clearly (often used before getting angry).

Lepo sem ti povedal, da ne smeš tja.

Kaj naj ti povem?

— What can I tell you? (expression of helplessness or obviousness).

Kaj naj ti povem, situacija je slaba.

Povej, kaj te muči.

— Tell me what's bothering you.

Izgledaš žalostno, povej, kaj te muči.

Bodo že drugi povedali.

— Others will be the judge or tell the tale.

Jaz ne bom hvalil svojega dela, bodo že drugi povedali.

Povej mi, s kom se družiš...

— Part of a proverb: Tell me who you hang out with (and I'll tell you who you are).

Povej mi, s kom se družiš, in povem ti, kdo si.

Nimaš mi kaj povedati.

— You have nothing to say to me (dismissive).

Pojdi stran, nimaš mi kaj povedati.

To mi je že nekdo povedal.

— Someone already told me that.

To ni nova novica, to mi je že nekdo povedal.

容易混淆的词

povedati vs reči

Reči is for short utterances; povedati is for sharing information or stories.

povedati vs govoriti

Govoriti is to speak (a language) or talk; povedati is to tell something specific.

povedati vs praviti

Praviti is imperfective (habitual/ongoing); povedati is perfective (completed act).

习语与表达

"povedati bobu bob"

— To call a spade a spade; to speak directly and bluntly.

Čas je, da mu povemo bobu bob.

informal/idiomatic

"obraz pove vse"

— The face tells the whole story.

Nič ni rekel, a njegov obraz je povedal vse.

neutral

"povedati v obraz"

— To tell someone something directly to their face (usually something negative).

Upal mu je povedati resnico v obraz.

neutral

"povedati svoje"

— To have one's say; to express one's opinion firmly.

Na sestanku je končno povedala svoje.

neutral

"povedati na štiri oči"

— To tell something in private (between four eyes).

To ti moram povedati na štiri oči.

neutral

"povedati iz prve roke"

— To tell something from first-hand experience.

To vam lahko povem iz prve roke.

neutral

"povedati po dolgem in počez"

— To tell something in great detail.

Vse nam je povedal po dolgem in počez.

informal

"povedati s težkim srcem"

— To tell something with a heavy heart.

S težkim srcem mu je povedala novico.

neutral

"povedati med vrsticami"

— To tell something between the lines (imply).

Čeprav ni bil direkten, je med vrsticami povedal vse.

neutral

"povedati zadnjo besedo"

— To have the last word.

Vedno mora on povedati zadnjo besedo.

neutral

容易混淆

povedati vs povedati

Translation of 'to say' vs 'to tell'.

Povedati is 'to tell' (requires info/story), reči is 'to say' (short).

Povej mi zgodbo vs. Reci živijo.

povedati vs pripovedovati

Both mean 'tell'.

Pripovedovati is for long, descriptive narration; povedati is for specific facts or short stories.

Pripovedoval je o vojni. Povedal mi je uro.

povedati vs razložiti

Explaining involves telling.

Razložiti focuses on understanding; povedati focuses on transmitting information.

Razložil mi je matematiko. Povedal mi je novico.

povedati vs izvedeti

Opposite sides of the same coin.

Izvedeti is 'to find out' (receiver); povedati is 'to tell' (sender).

Izvedel sem resnico. Povedal mi je resnico.

povedati vs napovedati

Shared root.

Napovedati is 'to predict' or 'to announce' (future).

Vreme so napovedali.

句型

Povej mi [Noun].

Povej mi ime.

Povedal sem [Dative Pronoun].

Povedal sem mu.

Povej mi, [Question Word]...?

Povej mi, kje si?

[Subject] je povedal, da [Verb].

Janez je povedal, da pride.

Povedati [Dative] o [Locative].

Povedal mi je o svojem delu.

Nič mi niso povedali o [Locative].

Nič mi niso povedali o tem.

Če bi mi povedal, bi [Conditional].

Če bi mi povedal, bi vedel.

Kot je bilo že povedano, [Clause].

Kot je bilo že povedano, moramo iti.

词族

名词

poved (sentence/clause)

povedek (predicate)

povest (tale/story)

odpoved (cancellation)

zapoved (command)

napoved (announcement)

动词

pripovedovati (narrate)

odpovedati (cancel)

zapovedati (command)

napovedati (predict)

izpovedati (confess)

形容词

poveden (expressive)

poveden (sentential)

pripoveden (narrative)

如何使用

frequency

Extremely frequent in both spoken and written Slovenian.

常见错误

Povem ti slovensko. → Govorim slovensko.
You speak a language (govoriti), you don't 'tell' it.
Povej me zgodbo. → Povej mi zgodbo.
The recipient must be in the dative case (mi), not accusative (me).
On pove resnico zdaj. → On pravi resnico zdaj.
Povedati is perfective and cannot describe an ongoing action in the present.
Rekel mi je zgodbo. → Povedal mi je zgodbo.
'Rekel' is for saying words; 'povedal' is for telling stories or information.
Povedal sem mu o knjigi. → Povedal sem mu o knjigi.
(Trick entry: this is actually correct, but students often forget the 'o' + Locative).

小贴士

Dative focus

Always remember the recipient is in the dative. 'Povej MI', not 'Povej ME'.

Aspectual Pair

Pair 'povedati' (completed) with 'praviti' (ongoing) in your mind to master verbal aspect.

Root Knowledge

Knowing it comes from 'vedeti' (to know) helps you remember it means 'to make known'.

Stress the 'E'

The stress is on the 've' in po-VE-da-ti. Keep the 'o' short.

Honesty Idiom

Use 'povej mi po pravici' to sound more like a native speaker when asking for the truth.

Clitic placement

In sentences like 'Povedal MI je', notice the pronoun 'mi' is in the second position.

Reporting Speech

Use 'povedal je, da...' as a standard way to report what someone else said.

Provide Info

Povedati = Provide Information. Both start with 'P'.

Formal Requests

Use 'Ali mi lahko poveste...' for a polite 'Could you tell me...'.

Directness

Slovenians appreciate the directness of 'povedati' over vague speaking.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'PO-VEDATI'. 'Po' is like 'post' (sending) and 'vedati' is 'to know'. So, you are 'posting knowledge' to someone.

视觉联想

Imagine a person handing a glowing lightbulb (knowledge) to another person's ear.

Word Web

govoriti reči zgodba resnica povej mi uho usta informacija

挑战

Try to use 'povedati' in three different tenses (past, future, imperative) before the end of the day.

词源

From Proto-Slavic *povědati. It is a compound of the prefix *po- and the root *vědati (to know).

原始含义： To make someone know; to cause to know.

Indo-European > Slavic > South Slavic > Slovenian.

文化背景

Be careful when using 'povedati' in a command form (Povej!) as it can sound aggressive if the tone is not right.

English speakers often use 'say' and 'tell' interchangeably, but in Slovenian, the distinction between 'reči' and 'povedati' is sharper and based on aspect.

France Prešeren's poems often use forms of this verb. Commonly used in Slovenian folk tales ('Povedali so mi...'). The title of many news segments includes 'Povedali so'.

在生活中练习

真实语境

At home

Povej mami.
Povej mi, kaj si jedel.
Povej zgodbo.
Povej resnico.

At work

Povejte mi svoje mnenje.
Povedal je, da bo zamudil.
Povej mi, ko končaš.
Povejte nam načrt.

In a shop

Povejte mi ceno.
Ali mi lahko poveste, kje je kruh?
Povejte mi več o tem izdelku.
Povedali so mi, da je razprodaja.

With friends

Povej kakšen vic.
Povej, kaj je novega.
Povej mi po pravici.
Ne povej nikomur.

At the doctor

Povejte mi, kje vas boli.
Povedal sem mu za simptome.
Povejte mi, kaj naj naredim.
Povedali so mi diagnozo.

对话开场白

"Ali mi lahko poveš kaj o svoji družini?"

"Povej mi, kateri je tvoj najljubši film."

"Kaj si mi hotel povedati včeraj?"

"Povej mi, kako si se naučil slovensko."

"Ali mi lahko poveš pot do najbližje restavracije?"

日记主题

Zapiši, kaj ti je danes povedal najboljši prijatelj.

Kaj bi povedal svojemu mlajšemu jazu, če bi lahko?

Opiši situacijo, ko si moral povedati težko resnico.

Povej zgodbo o svojem najljubšem potovanju.

Kaj bi povedal svetu, če bi te vsi poslušali eno minuto?

常见问题

10 个问题

It is perfective. Its imperfective counterpart is 'praviti' or 'pripovedovati' depending on the context.

No, you must use 'govoriti slovensko'. 'Povedati' is for telling something, not speaking a language.

The dative case. For example: mi, ti, mu, ji, nam, vam, jim.

You say 'Povej mi!' for one person you know well, or 'Povejte mi!' for a group or someone you address formally.

It depends on the gender: povedal (m), povedala (f), povedalo (n).

Yes, if the recipient is implied by the context, but usually, a dative object is present.

'Povedati' is 'to tell' (information/story), while 'reči' is 'to say' (a word/quote).

It is neutral among friends, but use 'povejte' to be polite or formal.

Povem, poveš, pove, povemo, poveste, povejo. Note: this often has a future meaning.

It is a very common idiom meaning 'to tell the truth' or 'to be honest'.

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