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A young Slovene girl called Fani spent a year in the Emerald Isle working as an au-pair. After falling in love with good-humoured Irish bartender Dave, Fani lures him back to Maribor. But how can he possibly survive without knowing any Slovene? Trying to master »survival Slovene« turns out to be an incredible challenge for the highly motivated Dave, and occasionally a real nightmare for his beloved Fani.
A Daily dose of Slovene language for foreigners wanting to improve their everyday Slovene, and have a laugh while doing it.
Premieres every weekday at 7:30 am, rebroadcasts at 3:45 pm … only on Radio Si.
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Mlada slovenka Fani je leto dni preživela na zelenem Irskem kot varuška otrok. Tam se zaljubi v hudomušnega barmana Davea in ga zvabi, da se z njo vrne/preseli v Maribor. A le kako v Sloveniji preživeti brez znanja slovenščine?
Spoznavanje »preživetvene slovenščine« je za izjemno motiviranega Irca neverjeten izziv, za njegovo Fani pa občasno prava nočna mora.
Dnevna doza slovenskega jezika za vse tujce, ki bi se želeli vsak dan naučiti nekaj novih slovenskih besed za vsakdanjik in se ob tem še nasmejati.
Vsak delavnik premiera ob 7:30, ponovitev ob 15:45 … samo na Radiu Si.
Avtor: Darko Pukl, Korab Jorgacieski, Polonca Gjorek, Dave Ryan
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Yes … Dave has become a real promoter of the Slovenian language among foreigners. It is not a COINCIDENCE – NAKLJUČJE that in this last episode he already teaches Slovenian words: BUČKINA JUHA is PUMPKIN SOUP, BRUSNIČNA OMAKA is CRANBERRY SAUCE, TELEČJA PEČENKA means ROAST VEAL… And if you still want to learn even more words find all the episodes of “Dave’s Challenge: Let’s Learn Slovene” on the Radio Si podcast!
Yes … Dave has become a real promoter of the Slovenian language among foreigners. It is not a COINCIDENCE – NAKLJUČJE that in this last episode he already teaches Slovenian words: BUČKINA JUHA is PUMPKIN SOUP, BRUSNIČNA OMAKA is CRANBERRY SAUCE, TELEČJA PEČENKA means ROAST VEAL… And if you still want to learn even more words find all the episodes of “Dave’s Challenge: Let’s Learn Slovene” on the Radio Si podcast!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Let's hope that the kids BEHAVE THEMSELVES – OBNAŠATI SE, while Fani goes off to the HEN PARTY or DEKLIŠČINA. Dave remembers only too well his STAG PARTY or FANTOVŠČINA all those years ago. He got his darling wife some NAKIT - JEWELLERY for their OBLETNICA - ANNIVERSARY. She's off to the party with a new NECKLACE - OGRLICA and BRACELET - ZAPESTNICA. HOW THOUGHFUL! - KAKO POZORNO!
Let's hope that the kids BEHAVE THEMSELVES – OBNAŠATI SE, while Fani goes off to the HEN PARTY or DEKLIŠČINA. Dave remembers only too well his STAG PARTY or FANTOVŠČINA all those years ago. He got his darling wife some NAKIT - JEWELLERY for their OBLETNICA - ANNIVERSARY. She's off to the party with a new NECKLACE - OGRLICA and BRACELET - ZAPESTNICA. HOW THOUGHFUL! - KAKO POZORNO!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
A new chapter in our Irish-Slovene couple´s life as parents has begun - the growing of the BABY TEETH – MLEČNI ZOBKI. Babies tend TO DROOL – SLINITI SE and also keep PUTTING THINGS IN THEIR MOUTH – DAJEJO STVARI V USTA. When you massage a baby’s GUM – DLESEN, you also see the tooth coming out. Some babies grow their teeth with no problems, others tend to get a light FEVER – VROČINA or even DIARRHEA – DRISKA. Yes, parenting is not easy…
A new chapter in our Irish-Slovene couple´s life as parents has begun - the growing of the BABY TEETH – MLEČNI ZOBKI. Babies tend TO DROOL – SLINITI SE and also keep PUTTING THINGS IN THEIR MOUTH – DAJEJO STVARI V USTA. When you massage a baby’s GUM – DLESEN, you also see the tooth coming out. Some babies grow their teeth with no problems, others tend to get a light FEVER – VROČINA or even DIARRHEA – DRISKA. Yes, parenting is not easy…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave seems TO BE SETTLED – SE JE VKLOPIL into his new job quite well. At their THEME PARTY – TEMATSKA ZABAVA they had to wear CHRISTMAS SWEATERS – BOŽIČNE PULOVERJE. And part of their tradition is also KARAOKE – KARAOKE. Dave sang Alfi Nipič’s SILVESTRSKI POLJUB – NEW YEAR’S EVE KISS pretty well, what do say? Well, as his BOSS - ŠEF says, Dave is very CAPABLE – SPOSOBEN and he’s welcome in their LAW FAMILY – PRAVNA DRUŽINA. Cheers to the New Year!
Dave seems TO BE SETTLED – SE JE VKLOPIL into his new job quite well. At their THEME PARTY – TEMATSKA ZABAVA they had to wear CHRISTMAS SWEATERS – BOŽIČNE PULOVERJE. And part of their tradition is also KARAOKE – KARAOKE. Dave sang Alfi Nipič’s SILVESTRSKI POLJUB – NEW YEAR’S EVE KISS pretty well, what do say? Well, as his BOSS - ŠEF says, Dave is very CAPABLE – SPOSOBEN and he’s welcome in their LAW FAMILY – PRAVNA DRUŽINA. Cheers to the New Year!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Oh, what an episode. Only GOOD NEWS – DOBRE NOVICE. And it is not a VIŠJA PLAČA – HIGHER SALARY. Dave just PASSED THE LAST EXAM – OPRAVIL ZADNJI IZPIT and he is a LAWYER – ODVETNIK now… Sure, Milena is really PONOSNA or PROUD of him. He also had NEVERJETNA SREČA – UNBELIEVABLE LUCK at the PRVI RAZPIS – FIRST TENDER and got a great job. All the other good news is just STRAWBERRY ON THE CAKE – JAGODA NA TORTICI.
Oh, what an episode. Only GOOD NEWS – DOBRE NOVICE. And it is not a VIŠJA PLAČA – HIGHER SALARY. Dave just PASSED THE LAST EXAM – OPRAVIL ZADNJI IZPIT and he is a LAWYER – ODVETNIK now… Sure, Milena is really PONOSNA or PROUD of him. He also had NEVERJETNA SREČA – UNBELIEVABLE LUCK at the PRVI RAZPIS – FIRST TENDER and got a great job. All the other good news is just STRAWBERRY ON THE CAKE – JAGODA NA TORTICI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
MIŠI V HIŠI – MICE IN THE HOUSE. IN THE BEDROOM – V SPALNICI. Dave bought a MOUSE TRAP – PAST ZA MIŠI or MIŠOLOVKA. He thought about putting TESTENINE – PASTA in the traps, but then decided to use SIR – CHEESE. He started banging on POTS – LONCI to scare them away and armed his wife Fani with a METLA – a BROOM.
MIŠI V HIŠI – MICE IN THE HOUSE. IN THE BEDROOM – V SPALNICI. Dave bought a MOUSE TRAP – PAST ZA MIŠI or MIŠOLOVKA. He thought about putting TESTENINE – PASTA in the traps, but then decided to use SIR – CHEESE. He started banging on POTS – LONCI to scare them away and armed his wife Fani with a METLA – a BROOM.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So while Dave waits for his LOVORIKA or PRIZE, and watches his KRIMINALKA or CRIME DRAMA, let's see what new words he's learned this time. LOVOR is a BAY LEAF. It's good for REDUCING STRESS - ZMANJŠEVANJE STRESA. BRSKATI PO INTERNETU is TO BROWSE THE INTERNET, WRIGGLY is MIGASTI and ZELIŠČA are HERBS. They can also help your IMMUNE SYSTEM - IMUNSKI SISTEM. But the best thing for you is a GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP - DOBER SPANEC!
So while Dave waits for his LOVORIKA or PRIZE, and watches his KRIMINALKA or CRIME DRAMA, let's see what new words he's learned this time. LOVOR is a BAY LEAF. It's good for REDUCING STRESS - ZMANJŠEVANJE STRESA. BRSKATI PO INTERNETU is TO BROWSE THE INTERNET, WRIGGLY is MIGASTI and ZELIŠČA are HERBS. They can also help your IMMUNE SYSTEM - IMUNSKI SISTEM. But the best thing for you is a GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP - DOBER SPANEC!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
»Konec dober, vse dobro” or a happy end for our couple in the hospital. While stuck in the ELEVATOR – DVIGALO, Dave managed to learn some Slovene words… like STAY CALM – OSTANITE MIRNI, CALL FOR HELP – POKLIČITE POMOČ, BLOCKED SENSOR – ZABLOKIRAN SENZOR. Above all you need a lot of PATIENCE – POTRPLJENJE. The same also goes while waiting for a DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT – PREGLED PRI ZDRAVNIKU.
»Konec dober, vse dobro” or a happy end for our couple in the hospital. While stuck in the ELEVATOR – DVIGALO, Dave managed to learn some Slovene words… like STAY CALM – OSTANITE MIRNI, CALL FOR HELP – POKLIČITE POMOČ, BLOCKED SENSOR – ZABLOKIRAN SENZOR. Above all you need a lot of PATIENCE – POTRPLJENJE. The same also goes while waiting for a DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT – PREGLED PRI ZDRAVNIKU.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, it’s time for Dave to start dressing himself more seriously like a real BUISINESS MAN – POSLOVNEŽ. Today he went to the TAILOR – KROJAČ and he ordered TWO PAIRS OF PANTS – DVOJE HLAČ, FOUR SHIRTS – ŠTIRI SRAJCE and TWO JACKETS or BLAZERS – DVA SUKNJIČA. The tailor took his MEASURES – MERE and he needs to come back for a TRY ON – PROBA in a week. Now all he needs is TWO TIES – DVE KRAVATI and some SHOES – ČEVLJE.
So, it’s time for Dave to start dressing himself more seriously like a real BUISINESS MAN – POSLOVNEŽ. Today he went to the TAILOR – KROJAČ and he ordered TWO PAIRS OF PANTS – DVOJE HLAČ, FOUR SHIRTS – ŠTIRI SRAJCE and TWO JACKETS or BLAZERS – DVA SUKNJIČA. The tailor took his MEASURES – MERE and he needs to come back for a TRY ON – PROBA in a week. Now all he needs is TWO TIES – DVE KRAVATI and some SHOES – ČEVLJE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave’s attempt to read his son a FAIRYTALE – PRAVLJICA for GOOD NIGHT – LAHKO NOČ did not go so well. He didn’t choose to read HANSEL AND GRETEL – JANKO IN METKA, GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS – ZLATOLASKA IN TRIJE MEDVEDI, nor THE THREE LITTLE PIGS – TRIJE PRAŠIČKI. He chose to read his son LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD – RDEČA KAPICA. Dave thought Max would like it, because of the WOLF WITH BIG TEETH – VOLK Z VELIKIMI ZOBMI, and the HUNTER – LOVEC, who later kills the wolf and cuts open his STOMACH – TREBUH. Unfortunately for Dave, this was not the case…
Dave’s attempt to read his son a FAIRYTALE – PRAVLJICA for GOOD NIGHT – LAHKO NOČ did not go so well. He didn’t choose to read HANSEL AND GRETEL – JANKO IN METKA, GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS – ZLATOLASKA IN TRIJE MEDVEDI, nor THE THREE LITTLE PIGS – TRIJE PRAŠIČKI. He chose to read his son LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD – RDEČA KAPICA. Dave thought Max would like it, because of the WOLF WITH BIG TEETH – VOLK Z VELIKIMI ZOBMI, and the HUNTER – LOVEC, who later kills the wolf and cuts open his STOMACH – TREBUH. Unfortunately for Dave, this was not the case…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
MOTHERHOOD - MATERINSTVO can be exhausting. So, being the good BROTHER IN LAW – SVAK, Dave decided to ask Špela to babysit again. This time he wanted to take Fani for some fun activities, like bowling and GOING TO THE MOVIES – ITI VI KINO to see a ROMANTIC MOVIE – LJUBEZENSKI FILM. But sometimes people, like Fani, are so EXHAUSTED – UTRUJENI, that they just fall asleep…
MOTHERHOOD - MATERINSTVO can be exhausting. So, being the good BROTHER IN LAW – SVAK, Dave decided to ask Špela to babysit again. This time he wanted to take Fani for some fun activities, like bowling and GOING TO THE MOVIES – ITI VI KINO to see a ROMANTIC MOVIE – LJUBEZENSKI FILM. But sometimes people, like Fani, are so EXHAUSTED – UTRUJENI, that they just fall asleep…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave has really great friends. And there is never a shortage of new words: POGAJANJE means NEGOTIATION, PREVITI means TO SWADLLE, OTROŠKI VOZIČEK is STROLLER, ODGOVOREN – RESPONSIBLE, ZIBATI DOJENČKA means TO ROCK THE BABY, and POMIRITI – TO SOOTHE. Yes, Dave is becoming the best daddy ever.
Dave has really great friends. And there is never a shortage of new words: POGAJANJE means NEGOTIATION, PREVITI means TO SWADLLE, OTROŠKI VOZIČEK is STROLLER, ODGOVOREN – RESPONSIBLE, ZIBATI DOJENČKA means TO ROCK THE BABY, and POMIRITI – TO SOOTHE. Yes, Dave is becoming the best daddy ever.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Well, NA ZDRAVJE – CHEERS lovers. Today Dave got some really GOOD NEWS – DOBRA NOVICA. He got a JOB – SLUŽBA at a LAW OFFICE – PRAVNA PISARNA. Fani is PROUD OF HIM – PONOSNA NA NJEGA. HE WILL GRADUATE – BO DIPLOMIRAL next week and HE WILL START – BO ZAČEL with a new job. That really is a REASON TO CELEBRATE – RAZLOG ZA PRAZNOVANJE.
Well, NA ZDRAVJE – CHEERS lovers. Today Dave got some really GOOD NEWS – DOBRA NOVICA. He got a JOB – SLUŽBA at a LAW OFFICE – PRAVNA PISARNA. Fani is PROUD OF HIM – PONOSNA NA NJEGA. HE WILL GRADUATE – BO DIPLOMIRAL next week and HE WILL START – BO ZAČEL with a new job. That really is a REASON TO CELEBRATE – RAZLOG ZA PRAZNOVANJE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, while Fani takes their BUNDLE OF JOY - ŽAKELJ SREČE, Max Conor, FOR A WALK - NA SPREHOD, Dave and the HISTORIAN - ZGODOVINAR, are exchanging ideas about local history. Dave learned how to give directions in Slovenian from his new wife, Fani. STRAIGHT AHEAD is NARAVNOST, ACROSS THE BRIDGE is ČEZ MOST, a ROAD SIGN is a PROMETNI ZNAK or “TABLA” and a ROUNDABOUT is a KROŽIŠČE. And cars in Slovenia do have INDICATORS – SMERNIKI or ŽMIGAVCI. How CONVENIENT - PRIKUPNO!
So, while Fani takes their BUNDLE OF JOY - ŽAKELJ SREČE, Max Conor, FOR A WALK - NA SPREHOD, Dave and the HISTORIAN - ZGODOVINAR, are exchanging ideas about local history. Dave learned how to give directions in Slovenian from his new wife, Fani. STRAIGHT AHEAD is NARAVNOST, ACROSS THE BRIDGE is ČEZ MOST, a ROAD SIGN is a PROMETNI ZNAK or “TABLA” and a ROUNDABOUT is a KROŽIŠČE. And cars in Slovenia do have INDICATORS – SMERNIKI or ŽMIGAVCI. How CONVENIENT - PRIKUPNO!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Poor Dave. He’s still no match for the sellers at the FLEA MARKET – BOLŠJI SEJEM. Dave tried to bring down the price by NEGOTIATING – POGAJATI SE or HAGGLING – BARANTANJE. His friend even told him to be CALM – UMIRJEN, SELF-CONFIDENT – SAMOZAVSTEN, SMILE – NASMEJATI SE, and BE IN CHARGE – BITI GLAVNI. But Dave failed miserably, and so instead of buying a BICYCLE – KOLO, or some COMIC BOOKS – STRIPI, CAR PARTS – AVTO DELI, a SHOVEL – LOPATA or nice EMBROIDERY – VEZENINE, Dave will have to settle for some ICE CREAM – SLADOLED.
Poor Dave. He’s still no match for the sellers at the FLEA MARKET – BOLŠJI SEJEM. Dave tried to bring down the price by NEGOTIATING – POGAJATI SE or HAGGLING – BARANTANJE. His friend even told him to be CALM – UMIRJEN, SELF-CONFIDENT – SAMOZAVSTEN, SMILE – NASMEJATI SE, and BE IN CHARGE – BITI GLAVNI. But Dave failed miserably, and so instead of buying a BICYCLE – KOLO, or some COMIC BOOKS – STRIPI, CAR PARTS – AVTO DELI, a SHOVEL – LOPATA or nice EMBROIDERY – VEZENINE, Dave will have to settle for some ICE CREAM – SLADOLED.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Poor Dave… I don't think he understands the serious business of collecting STICKERS – SLIČICE in Slovenia yet. You get a PACKET – PAKET of stickers at the shop. You can STICK – NALEPITI the stickers in an ALBUM or ALBUM. You only need to go to the CHECKOUT – BLAGAJNA once… and you don't have to go BANKRUPT Dave - BANKROT. One BAG – VREČKA of groceries should be enough. NI VAŽNO – IT DOESN’T MATTER because I'm sure that Mia has plenty of stickers to EXCHANGE or SWAP – IZMENJATI – with her friends. And that's all that matters!
Poor Dave… I don't think he understands the serious business of collecting STICKERS – SLIČICE in Slovenia yet. You get a PACKET – PAKET of stickers at the shop. You can STICK – NALEPITI the stickers in an ALBUM or ALBUM. You only need to go to the CHECKOUT – BLAGAJNA once… and you don't have to go BANKRUPT Dave - BANKROT. One BAG – VREČKA of groceries should be enough. NI VAŽNO – IT DOESN’T MATTER because I'm sure that Mia has plenty of stickers to EXCHANGE or SWAP – IZMENJATI – with her friends. And that's all that matters!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave got his voice back JUST IN TIME – PRAVI ČAS for his INTERVIEW – POGOVOR. He also learned a few things about Slovenian HOME REMEDIES - DOMAČA ZDRAVILA. KARAMELNO MLEKO is CARAMEL MILK, ŽAJBELJ is SAGE, GRGRATI is TO GARGLE, and SLANA VODA is SALTY WATER. Let's hope Dave gets that new job so that he can QUIT – ZAPUSTITI the old one. DRŽIMO PESTI – FINGERS CROSSED and BEST OF LUCK - VSO SREČO Dave.
Dave got his voice back JUST IN TIME – PRAVI ČAS for his INTERVIEW – POGOVOR. He also learned a few things about Slovenian HOME REMEDIES - DOMAČA ZDRAVILA. KARAMELNO MLEKO is CARAMEL MILK, ŽAJBELJ is SAGE, GRGRATI is TO GARGLE, and SLANA VODA is SALTY WATER. Let's hope Dave gets that new job so that he can QUIT – ZAPUSTITI the old one. DRŽIMO PESTI – FINGERS CROSSED and BEST OF LUCK - VSO SREČO Dave.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, if you’re TIRED – UTRUJEN, if something HURTS – BOLI, or if you COMPLAIN ALL THE TIME – PRITOŽEVATI SE VES ČAS, you can always blame it on the EMŠO – which is a word used as a reference to your age, but is also your Slovenian personal identification number - an abbreviation for Enotna Matična Številka Občana.
So, if you’re TIRED – UTRUJEN, if something HURTS – BOLI, or if you COMPLAIN ALL THE TIME – PRITOŽEVATI SE VES ČAS, you can always blame it on the EMŠO – which is a word used as a reference to your age, but is also your Slovenian personal identification number - an abbreviation for Enotna Matična Številka Občana.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, everything ended well. Connor Max is with Fani and he doesn’t need a BABYSITTER - VARUŠKA. Dave can go to the pub now and help with the WRONG DELIVERY - NAPAČNA DOSTAVA. And he’ll take Max for A WALK – SPREHOD some other day to see AUTUMN LEAVES – JESENSKO LISTJE. Or neighbour Jože will take him, while AUTUMN – JESEN is his favourite SEASON – LETNI ČAS.
So, everything ended well. Connor Max is with Fani and he doesn’t need a BABYSITTER - VARUŠKA. Dave can go to the pub now and help with the WRONG DELIVERY - NAPAČNA DOSTAVA. And he’ll take Max for A WALK – SPREHOD some other day to see AUTUMN LEAVES – JESENSKO LISTJE. Or neighbour Jože will take him, while AUTUMN – JESEN is his favourite SEASON – LETNI ČAS.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Let's hope that Dave's tooth isn't too bad. At least he learned some interesting new words today. STAVKA is A STRIKE, NOČ ČAROVNIC is HALLOWEEN, NETOPIRJI are BATS, and SVEČKE are CANDLES. TO CARVE something is REZLJATI, a PUMPKIN is BUČA and a TURNIP is REPA. Dave will have to save the GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-BALLOONS – BALONI KI SE SVETIJO V TEMI - for next year. For now, he just has A RAG – KRPA, A RING - PRSTAN and a trip to the dentist with a shiny new COIN - KOVANEC.
Let's hope that Dave's tooth isn't too bad. At least he learned some interesting new words today. STAVKA is A STRIKE, NOČ ČAROVNIC is HALLOWEEN, NETOPIRJI are BATS, and SVEČKE are CANDLES. TO CARVE something is REZLJATI, a PUMPKIN is BUČA and a TURNIP is REPA. Dave will have to save the GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-BALLOONS – BALONI KI SE SVETIJO V TEMI - for next year. For now, he just has A RAG – KRPA, A RING - PRSTAN and a trip to the dentist with a shiny new COIN - KOVANEC.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Our merry couple went for a stroll and some ice cream, but instead saw a crowd gathering at a PRE-ELECTION RALLY – PREDVOLILNI SHOD. The POLITICIANS - POLITIKI were campaigning for the MAYORAL ELECTIONS – ŽUPANSKE VOLITVE. Dave also learned that the PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS are called PARLAMENTARNE VOLITVE, and he learned that as a foreigner he has no VOTING RIGHT or VOLILNA PRAVICA. So, Dave and Fani decided to have ice cream instead and to leave politics to the professionals. Like Winston Churchill once said: POLITICS is no game, but serious business…
Our merry couple went for a stroll and some ice cream, but instead saw a crowd gathering at a PRE-ELECTION RALLY – PREDVOLILNI SHOD. The POLITICIANS - POLITIKI were campaigning for the MAYORAL ELECTIONS – ŽUPANSKE VOLITVE. Dave also learned that the PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS are called PARLAMENTARNE VOLITVE, and he learned that as a foreigner he has no VOTING RIGHT or VOLILNA PRAVICA. So, Dave and Fani decided to have ice cream instead and to leave politics to the professionals. Like Winston Churchill once said: POLITICS is no game, but serious business…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Aaaaah, a happy moment for our couple. Dave finally finished his LAST EXAM – ZADNJI IZPIT at the LAW FACULTY – PRAVNA FAKULTETA. At first, he was so NERVOUS - ŽIVČEN, that he couldn’t eat and thus made even Fani a bit WORRIED - ZASKRBLJENA. But it all went well, and after finishing his DIPLOMA Dave has the chance to become a LAWYER - ODVETNIK. CONGRATULATIONS - ČESTITKE Dave!!!
Aaaaah, a happy moment for our couple. Dave finally finished his LAST EXAM – ZADNJI IZPIT at the LAW FACULTY – PRAVNA FAKULTETA. At first, he was so NERVOUS - ŽIVČEN, that he couldn’t eat and thus made even Fani a bit WORRIED - ZASKRBLJENA. But it all went well, and after finishing his DIPLOMA Dave has the chance to become a LAWYER - ODVETNIK. CONGRATULATIONS - ČESTITKE Dave!!!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave and Fani are thinking about getting a LIFE INSURANCE policy or ŽIVLJENJSKO ZAVAROVANJE that would cover LIFE COSTS - ŽIVLJENJSKI STROŠKI in the event of an ILLNESS – BOLEZEN, a DISABILITY – INVALIDNOST, or IN THE EVENT OF DEATH – V PRIMERU SMRTI. But as it seems, it is not so easy. The INSURANCE COMPANIES - ZAVAROVALNICE want to know a lot about the HEALTH CONDITION - ZDRAVSTVENO STANJE of a person. So, after getting to fill out the QUESTIONNAIRE – VPRAŠALNIK, Dave and Fani have decided to think it through and get together with the ZAVAROVALNIŠKI AGENT - INSURANCE AGENT some other time…
Dave and Fani are thinking about getting a LIFE INSURANCE policy or ŽIVLJENJSKO ZAVAROVANJE that would cover LIFE COSTS - ŽIVLJENJSKI STROŠKI in the event of an ILLNESS – BOLEZEN, a DISABILITY – INVALIDNOST, or IN THE EVENT OF DEATH – V PRIMERU SMRTI. But as it seems, it is not so easy. The INSURANCE COMPANIES - ZAVAROVALNICE want to know a lot about the HEALTH CONDITION - ZDRAVSTVENO STANJE of a person. So, after getting to fill out the QUESTIONNAIRE – VPRAŠALNIK, Dave and Fani have decided to think it through and get together with the ZAVAROVALNIŠKI AGENT - INSURANCE AGENT some other time…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Young parents! Max Conor is with a BABYSITTER – VARUŠKA for the first time. Dave and Fani went to DINNER – VEČERJA to take a little TIME FOR THEMSELVES – ČAS ZA NJIJU. But Dave can’t RELAX – SPROSTITI SE. He’s worried about the baby… is Max HUNGRY – LAČEN, TIRED – UTRUJEN, IN A FRESH DIPER – V SVEŽI PLENICI or PREVIT? Or maybe he's SICK – BOLAN? But everything turns out fine. Fortunately.
Young parents! Max Conor is with a BABYSITTER – VARUŠKA for the first time. Dave and Fani went to DINNER – VEČERJA to take a little TIME FOR THEMSELVES – ČAS ZA NJIJU. But Dave can’t RELAX – SPROSTITI SE. He’s worried about the baby… is Max HUNGRY – LAČEN, TIRED – UTRUJEN, IN A FRESH DIPER – V SVEŽI PLENICI or PREVIT? Or maybe he's SICK – BOLAN? But everything turns out fine. Fortunately.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
With the new baby Fani and Dave have decided it’s time for a BIGGER CAR - VEČJI AVTO, a MINIVAN or ENOPROSTOREC. It has a VEČJI PRTLJAŽNIK – BIGGER TRUNK, is SAFE - VAREN, has GOOD AIR CONDITIONING – DOBRO KLIMATSKO NAPRAVO, and ZATEMNJENA STEKLA – TINTED WINDOWS. Plus, the CAR SALESMAN – PRODAJALEC at the AVTOHIŠA – CAR DEALERSHIP even says the price is negotiable. But before you buy any car, you should go for a TEST DRIVE or TESTNA VOŽNJA…
With the new baby Fani and Dave have decided it’s time for a BIGGER CAR - VEČJI AVTO, a MINIVAN or ENOPROSTOREC. It has a VEČJI PRTLJAŽNIK – BIGGER TRUNK, is SAFE - VAREN, has GOOD AIR CONDITIONING – DOBRO KLIMATSKO NAPRAVO, and ZATEMNJENA STEKLA – TINTED WINDOWS. Plus, the CAR SALESMAN – PRODAJALEC at the AVTOHIŠA – CAR DEALERSHIP even says the price is negotiable. But before you buy any car, you should go for a TEST DRIVE or TESTNA VOŽNJA…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Looks like Dave is not SUPERSTITIOUS – VRAŽEVEREN at all. But he learned some new words: ITCHY NOSE means SRBEČ NOS, KUKAVICA is a CUCKOO, PRIPOROČLJIVO – RECOMMENDED, PLJUNITI – TO SPIT, DIMNIKAR is a CHIMNEY SWEEPER, SRAKA – MAGPIE, ŽALOST means SORROW… Let fate bring you only good things.
Looks like Dave is not SUPERSTITIOUS – VRAŽEVEREN at all. But he learned some new words: ITCHY NOSE means SRBEČ NOS, KUKAVICA is a CUCKOO, PRIPOROČLJIVO – RECOMMENDED, PLJUNITI – TO SPIT, DIMNIKAR is a CHIMNEY SWEEPER, SRAKA – MAGPIE, ŽALOST means SORROW… Let fate bring you only good things.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today’s chess lesson didn’t go according to Dave’s plan. In the end it was Fani that did the teaching. And this is what Dave learned: CHESS – ŠAH, PAWN – KMET, ROOK – TRDNJAVA, KNIGHT – KONJ, BISHOP – VITEZ, KING – KRALJ, QUEEN – KRALJICA and CHECKMATE is ŠAH MAT!
Today’s chess lesson didn’t go according to Dave’s plan. In the end it was Fani that did the teaching. And this is what Dave learned: CHESS – ŠAH, PAWN – KMET, ROOK – TRDNJAVA, KNIGHT – KONJ, BISHOP – VITEZ, KING – KRALJ, QUEEN – KRALJICA and CHECKMATE is ŠAH MAT!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It seems that Dave really likes the new COFFEE MACHINE - KAVNI APARAT. And he learned some handy new words as well. NAVODILO means INSTRUCTIONS, GARANCIJA is a WARRANTY, SKRIVATI is TO HIDE, KAVNA ZRNA are COFFEE BEANS and KAVNA USEDLINA is COFFEE GROUNDS. VKLOPITI is TO PLUG IN, IZKLOPITI is TO PLUG OUT, PRIŽGATI is TO TURN ON, UGASNITI is TO TURN OUT, and STIKALO is A SWITCH. We know that the coffee is great but maybe Dave should take it easy from now on or he'll start SHAKING – TRESTI SE again. Or maybe he could just try DECAF COFFEE - BREZKOFEINSKA KAVA the next time. Bellissimo!
It seems that Dave really likes the new COFFEE MACHINE - KAVNI APARAT. And he learned some handy new words as well. NAVODILO means INSTRUCTIONS, GARANCIJA is a WARRANTY, SKRIVATI is TO HIDE, KAVNA ZRNA are COFFEE BEANS and KAVNA USEDLINA is COFFEE GROUNDS. VKLOPITI is TO PLUG IN, IZKLOPITI is TO PLUG OUT, PRIŽGATI is TO TURN ON, UGASNITI is TO TURN OUT, and STIKALO is A SWITCH. We know that the coffee is great but maybe Dave should take it easy from now on or he'll start SHAKING – TRESTI SE again. Or maybe he could just try DECAF COFFEE - BREZKOFEINSKA KAVA the next time. Bellissimo!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Slovene is not as easy as it seems and it can be COMPLICATED - KOMPLICIRANO, especially when you consider all the different dialects it has. Neighbour Jože was not speaking CHINESE - KITAJŠČINA, nor HUNGARIAN – MADŽARŠČINA, and it was definitely no PARROT – PAPIGA language. Short – mostly two-syllable words - are often used in many Slovene dialects, including in ŠTAJERŠČINA – STYRIAN. And some of the phrases neighbour Jože used were: KI SI TI? – WHERE ARE YOU?, KA TE VEM – I DON'T KNOW, KI TE TO JE? – WHERE'S THAT?, NI NEKE HICE – IT'S NOT THAT HOT, DAJ NEHI NO – PLEASE, STOP IT, MAMO MI TO – WE'VE GOT THIS, and KA TE ČEŠ – WELL, WHAT CAN YOU DO. TE PA TAK – OK THEN.
Slovene is not as easy as it seems and it can be COMPLICATED - KOMPLICIRANO, especially when you consider all the different dialects it has. Neighbour Jože was not speaking CHINESE - KITAJŠČINA, nor HUNGARIAN – MADŽARŠČINA, and it was definitely no PARROT – PAPIGA language. Short – mostly two-syllable words - are often used in many Slovene dialects, including in ŠTAJERŠČINA – STYRIAN. And some of the phrases neighbour Jože used were: KI SI TI? – WHERE ARE YOU?, KA TE VEM – I DON'T KNOW, KI TE TO JE? – WHERE'S THAT?, NI NEKE HICE – IT'S NOT THAT HOT, DAJ NEHI NO – PLEASE, STOP IT, MAMO MI TO – WE'VE GOT THIS, and KA TE ČEŠ – WELL, WHAT CAN YOU DO. TE PA TAK – OK THEN.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Max Connor is in Prekmurje for the first time. He met his GRANDMOTHER – BABICA and GRANDFATHER – DEDEK, and they were very happy to meet their GRANDSON – VNUK. Dave was a bit panicked at the beginning, but Fani CALMED HIM DOWN – GA JE POMIRILA. He shouldn’t be so SENSITIVE – OBČUTLJIV, even if grandma Marija wants to give Max BREAD – KRUH and an EGG – JAJCE, or BILICA as they say in Prekmurje. It’s not meant for Max to eat those things, it’s just a CUSTOM – OBIČAJ in Prekmurje.
Max Connor is in Prekmurje for the first time. He met his GRANDMOTHER – BABICA and GRANDFATHER – DEDEK, and they were very happy to meet their GRANDSON – VNUK. Dave was a bit panicked at the beginning, but Fani CALMED HIM DOWN – GA JE POMIRILA. He shouldn’t be so SENSITIVE – OBČUTLJIV, even if grandma Marija wants to give Max BREAD – KRUH and an EGG – JAJCE, or BILICA as they say in Prekmurje. It’s not meant for Max to eat those things, it’s just a CUSTOM – OBIČAJ in Prekmurje.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It looks like Dave is handling his “dad job’s” pretty well, huh? He knows how to make the baby SMILE – NASMEJATI, and CHANGE THE DIAPER – ZAMENJATI PLENICO which has POOP – KAKEC, despite the STENCH – SMRAD. Fani can be calm, because her boys are BONDING – SPLETATA VEZI really fast and Dave is very BRAVE – POGUMEN, or as he says, a NATURAL TALENT – NARAVNI TALENT.
It looks like Dave is handling his “dad job’s” pretty well, huh? He knows how to make the baby SMILE – NASMEJATI, and CHANGE THE DIAPER – ZAMENJATI PLENICO which has POOP – KAKEC, despite the STENCH – SMRAD. Fani can be calm, because her boys are BONDING – SPLETATA VEZI really fast and Dave is very BRAVE – POGUMEN, or as he says, a NATURAL TALENT – NARAVNI TALENT.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Slovenes and their traditions… As Dave learned today, there is a tradition at the birth of a NEWBORN or NOVOROJENČEK, namely to MAKE A TOAST or NAZDRAVITI, so that the BABY or DOJENČEK is healthy… Dave’s friends gave him a gift, some money for the DIAPERS or PLENICE. They say, the more glasses you raise, the healthier the baby is going to be. But one should also keep in mind, not to forget to visit your newborn and his mother in the PORODNIŠNICA or MATERNITY HOSPITAL… and to sober up with a coffee before that!
Slovenes and their traditions… As Dave learned today, there is a tradition at the birth of a NEWBORN or NOVOROJENČEK, namely to MAKE A TOAST or NAZDRAVITI, so that the BABY or DOJENČEK is healthy… Dave’s friends gave him a gift, some money for the DIAPERS or PLENICE. They say, the more glasses you raise, the healthier the baby is going to be. But one should also keep in mind, not to forget to visit your newborn and his mother in the PORODNIŠNICA or MATERNITY HOSPITAL… and to sober up with a coffee before that!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The happy parents already have new challenges and their old habits in the first hour after giving birth. Dave learned some new words: SPODBUJATI means TO ENCOURAGE, TRESTI – TO SHAKE, UGANITI – TO GUESS, HEC or ŠALA means JOKE, and it’s good that Dave is prepared to BEDETI - BE AWAKE.
The happy parents already have new challenges and their old habits in the first hour after giving birth. Dave learned some new words: SPODBUJATI means TO ENCOURAGE, TRESTI – TO SHAKE, UGANITI – TO GUESS, HEC or ŠALA means JOKE, and it’s good that Dave is prepared to BEDETI - BE AWAKE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
A baby is on its way to Fani and Dave… After Fani’s WATER BROKE – JI JE ODTEKLA VODA, CONTRACTIONS – POPADKI started. Dave packed Fani’s bag, he took DOCUMENTS – DOKUMENTI, the MATERNITY BOOK – MATERINSKO KNJIŽICO, BIRTH PLAN – PORODNI NAČRT, PADS – VLOŽKE, BRA – MODRČEK and MESH PANTIES – MREŽASTE HLAČKE. Now she is in the DELIVERY ROOM – PORODNA SOBA and everything is about to change, any time now…
A baby is on its way to Fani and Dave… After Fani’s WATER BROKE – JI JE ODTEKLA VODA, CONTRACTIONS – POPADKI started. Dave packed Fani’s bag, he took DOCUMENTS – DOKUMENTI, the MATERNITY BOOK – MATERINSKO KNJIŽICO, BIRTH PLAN – PORODNI NAČRT, PADS – VLOŽKE, BRA – MODRČEK and MESH PANTIES – MREŽASTE HLAČKE. Now she is in the DELIVERY ROOM – PORODNA SOBA and everything is about to change, any time now…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It seems that Dave and Fani are almost ready for PARENTHOOD – STARŠEVSTVO. They need PSYHOLOGICAL PREPARATION – PSIHOLOŠKA PRIPRAVA. Dave should learn PORODNO DIHANJE – BIRTH BREATHING. POROD means CHILDBIRTH, NEGA NOVOROJENČKA is NEWBORN CARE, PLENICE are DIAPERS, DOJENJE is BREASTTFEEDING, NOSEČNOST is PREGNANCY, to BURP is RIGNITI… and Dave is still curious hot to BURP THE BABY – PODRETI KUPČEK.
It seems that Dave and Fani are almost ready for PARENTHOOD – STARŠEVSTVO. They need PSYHOLOGICAL PREPARATION – PSIHOLOŠKA PRIPRAVA. Dave should learn PORODNO DIHANJE – BIRTH BREATHING. POROD means CHILDBIRTH, NEGA NOVOROJENČKA is NEWBORN CARE, PLENICE are DIAPERS, DOJENJE is BREASTTFEEDING, NOSEČNOST is PREGNANCY, to BURP is RIGNITI… and Dave is still curious hot to BURP THE BABY – PODRETI KUPČEK.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave had a bit of an exciting day... but HE IS EXHAUSTED – JE IZČRPAN. It wasn’t easy or “ni bila mala malica”. He learned that it's good to do a FAVOUR – USLUGA for someone. He now knows that VRTEC is KINDERGARTEN, TO SAVE is VARČEVATI or ŠPARATI, ZAUPATI is TO TRUST and POJUTRIŠNJEM is THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. HE GOT HIS NAILS PAINTED – NALAKIRAL SI JE NOHTE – and his HAIR FIXED - UREDIL LASE by the little KOZMETIČARKA – BEAUTICIAN. And now HE HAS EARNED - SI JE PRISLUŽIL a REST - POČITEK!
Dave had a bit of an exciting day... but HE IS EXHAUSTED – JE IZČRPAN. It wasn’t easy or “ni bila mala malica”. He learned that it's good to do a FAVOUR – USLUGA for someone. He now knows that VRTEC is KINDERGARTEN, TO SAVE is VARČEVATI or ŠPARATI, ZAUPATI is TO TRUST and POJUTRIŠNJEM is THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. HE GOT HIS NAILS PAINTED – NALAKIRAL SI JE NOHTE – and his HAIR FIXED - UREDIL LASE by the little KOZMETIČARKA – BEAUTICIAN. And now HE HAS EARNED - SI JE PRISLUŽIL a REST - POČITEK!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave and Fani were on the hunt for a PRAM or OTROŠKI VOZIČEK today. Fani found a perfect one in a BABY STORE or OTROŠKA TRGOVINA. It had 3 parts... first the LUPINICA or BABY CARRIER, then a KOŠARA ZA DOJENČKA or a BABY BASKET, and also a ŠPORTNI DEL or SPORTS PART. Of course, it also had a SENČNIK – PARASOL and a POKRIVALO ZA DEŽ - RAIN COVER. But seeing the price Dave thought it would be best to think it through and maybe buy a used pram for a smaller price, which led to Fani calling him a ŠKRTUN or SKOPUH – a STINGY person…
Dave and Fani were on the hunt for a PRAM or OTROŠKI VOZIČEK today. Fani found a perfect one in a BABY STORE or OTROŠKA TRGOVINA. It had 3 parts... first the LUPINICA or BABY CARRIER, then a KOŠARA ZA DOJENČKA or a BABY BASKET, and also a ŠPORTNI DEL or SPORTS PART. Of course, it also had a SENČNIK – PARASOL and a POKRIVALO ZA DEŽ - RAIN COVER. But seeing the price Dave thought it would be best to think it through and maybe buy a used pram for a smaller price, which led to Fani calling him a ŠKRTUN or SKOPUH – a STINGY person…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Many couples can't agree that quickly. Dave also learned some new words: MOŠKO IME is MALE NAME, ŽENSKO IME is FEMALE NAME. IZVOR means ORIGIN, ŽREB is A DRAW, ZAUPATI - TO CONFIDE IN, NIZEK TREBUH is LOW BELLY. And yet, in the end, the ULTRAZVOK – ULTRASOUND will determine what the child's name will be.
Many couples can't agree that quickly. Dave also learned some new words: MOŠKO IME is MALE NAME, ŽENSKO IME is FEMALE NAME. IZVOR means ORIGIN, ŽREB is A DRAW, ZAUPATI - TO CONFIDE IN, NIZEK TREBUH is LOW BELLY. And yet, in the end, the ULTRAZVOK – ULTRASOUND will determine what the child's name will be.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Our merry couple had their FIRST APPOINTMENT AT THE GYNECOLOGIST or PRVI OBISK PRI GINEKOLOGU after the PREGNANCY TEST or TEST NOSEČNOSTI. First they had a POSVET or TALK about the following topics: ZGODOVINA KRONIČNIH BOLEZNI – HISTORY OF CHRONICAL ILLNESSES in the family, POTRDITEV VIŠINE NOSEČNOSTI – CONFIRMING THE STAGE OF PREGNANCY, and also ZAPLETI V NOSEČNOSTI or the POSSIBLE RISKS/COMPLICATIONS IN PREGNANCY. Dave and Fani also had to fill out a QUESTIONNAIRE or VPRAŠALNIK, and Fani also had to GIVE BLOOD AND URINE - DATI KRI IN URIN. She also got a MATERNITY BOOKLET - MATERINSKA KNJIŽICA, which Fani has to carry with her DURING PREGNANCY – MED NOSEČNOSTJO and AT GIVING BIRTH - PRI PORODU.
Our merry couple had their FIRST APPOINTMENT AT THE GYNECOLOGIST or PRVI OBISK PRI GINEKOLOGU after the PREGNANCY TEST or TEST NOSEČNOSTI. First they had a POSVET or TALK about the following topics: ZGODOVINA KRONIČNIH BOLEZNI – HISTORY OF CHRONICAL ILLNESSES in the family, POTRDITEV VIŠINE NOSEČNOSTI – CONFIRMING THE STAGE OF PREGNANCY, and also ZAPLETI V NOSEČNOSTI or the POSSIBLE RISKS/COMPLICATIONS IN PREGNANCY. Dave and Fani also had to fill out a QUESTIONNAIRE or VPRAŠALNIK, and Fani also had to GIVE BLOOD AND URINE - DATI KRI IN URIN. She also got a MATERNITY BOOKLET - MATERINSKA KNJIŽICA, which Fani has to carry with her DURING PREGNANCY – MED NOSEČNOSTJO and AT GIVING BIRTH - PRI PORODU.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
As Fani counts the money… I mean pieces of PASTA – TESTENINE, let's see what new words they've uncovered today. CAREFULLY is PREVIDNO, ČESEN is GARLIC, DARILO is a PRESENT or GIFT, OKVIR is a FRAME, and VRČ is a JAR. Aunt Tončka was really GENEROUS – RADODARNA with her thoughtful gift, which Fani is now about TO BOIL – SKUHATI/ZAVRETI for supper. Except for the BANKNOTES – BANKOVCI, of course. Dober tek Dave & Fani!
As Fani counts the money… I mean pieces of PASTA – TESTENINE, let's see what new words they've uncovered today. CAREFULLY is PREVIDNO, ČESEN is GARLIC, DARILO is a PRESENT or GIFT, OKVIR is a FRAME, and VRČ is a JAR. Aunt Tončka was really GENEROUS – RADODARNA with her thoughtful gift, which Fani is now about TO BOIL – SKUHATI/ZAVRETI for supper. Except for the BANKNOTES – BANKOVCI, of course. Dober tek Dave & Fani!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, our couple is starting a new chapter in life! Now they know why Fani was acting STRANGE – ČUDNO this day. The SCALE – TEHTNICA is not BROKEN – POKVARJENA and there are actually HORMONES – HORMONI causing trouble. Fani is PREGNANT – NOSEČA. The PREGNANCY TEST – TEST NOSEČNOSTI confirmed it. She is also very happy about it, but in the next second also very worried about it… well, those are hormones...
So, our couple is starting a new chapter in life! Now they know why Fani was acting STRANGE – ČUDNO this day. The SCALE – TEHTNICA is not BROKEN – POKVARJENA and there are actually HORMONES – HORMONI causing trouble. Fani is PREGNANT – NOSEČA. The PREGNANCY TEST – TEST NOSEČNOSTI confirmed it. She is also very happy about it, but in the next second also very worried about it… well, those are hormones...
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Poor Dave's attempts TO PRACTICE – VADITI his French TO IMPRESS – NAREDITI VTIS on Fani didn't work out as he planned. C'est la vie! Maybe he should stick to Slovenian. Well, he did learn a few new words this evening. LOK is an ARCH, ZMAGA is VICTORY, POLJE is A FIELD, MOST is A BRIDGE and STOLP is A TOWER. He didn't eat any SNAILS – POLŽEV, or FROGS LEGS – ŽABJIH KRAKOV in France, but he did see the Mona Lisa - despite the QUEUE - VRSTA. All in all, it was a VERY ROMANTIC HONEYMOON - ZELO ROMANTIČEN MEDENI TEDEN, in THE CITY OF LOVE - V MESTU LJUBEZNI.
Poor Dave's attempts TO PRACTICE – VADITI his French TO IMPRESS – NAREDITI VTIS on Fani didn't work out as he planned. C'est la vie! Maybe he should stick to Slovenian. Well, he did learn a few new words this evening. LOK is an ARCH, ZMAGA is VICTORY, POLJE is A FIELD, MOST is A BRIDGE and STOLP is A TOWER. He didn't eat any SNAILS – POLŽEV, or FROGS LEGS – ŽABJIH KRAKOV in France, but he did see the Mona Lisa - despite the QUEUE - VRSTA. All in all, it was a VERY ROMANTIC HONEYMOON - ZELO ROMANTIČEN MEDENI TEDEN, in THE CITY OF LOVE - V MESTU LJUBEZNI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave learned some new Slovene words. TO FALL DOWN THE STAIRS means PASTI DOL PO STOPNICAH, CLUMSY is NERODEN, a SAFE HOUSE is VARNA HIŠA, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is DRUŽINSKO NASILJE, and MODRICE are BRUISES.
Dave learned some new Slovene words. TO FALL DOWN THE STAIRS means PASTI DOL PO STOPNICAH, CLUMSY is NERODEN, a SAFE HOUSE is VARNA HIŠA, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is DRUŽINSKO NASILJE, and MODRICE are BRUISES.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, as Dave & Fani get started clearing out their old stuff, or JUNK - KRAMA, let's look at what new things Dave has learned about life in Slovenia today. OBČINA is the MUNICIPALITY, ODLAGALIŠČE is the MUNICIPAL DUMP, KAVNA MIZICA is a COFFEE TABLE, OBVESTILO is an ANNOUNCEMENT, OKVIR is a FRAME, and ZMENEK is a DATE. Now, Dave & Fani have a date PUTTING THINGS ON A PILE - ZLOŽITI STVARI NA KUP, outside their apartment block.
So, as Dave & Fani get started clearing out their old stuff, or JUNK - KRAMA, let's look at what new things Dave has learned about life in Slovenia today. OBČINA is the MUNICIPALITY, ODLAGALIŠČE is the MUNICIPAL DUMP, KAVNA MIZICA is a COFFEE TABLE, OBVESTILO is an ANNOUNCEMENT, OKVIR is a FRAME, and ZMENEK is a DATE. Now, Dave & Fani have a date PUTTING THINGS ON A PILE - ZLOŽITI STVARI NA KUP, outside their apartment block.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
TO CROSS THE ROAD – PREČKATI CESTO can be DANGEROUS – NEVARNO. You have to look to the LEFT – LEVO and RIGHT – DESNO, before using the PEDESTRIAN CROSSING – PREHOD ZA PEŠCE. Dave is a VOLUNTEER – PROSTOVOLJEC today, helping children cross the road. He also learned that a PAVEMENT is a PLOČNIK, VEHICLES are VOZILA, TO WAVE is MAHATI, TO WAIT is ČAKATI and STOP is, well, STOP.
TO CROSS THE ROAD – PREČKATI CESTO can be DANGEROUS – NEVARNO. You have to look to the LEFT – LEVO and RIGHT – DESNO, before using the PEDESTRIAN CROSSING – PREHOD ZA PEŠCE. Dave is a VOLUNTEER – PROSTOVOLJEC today, helping children cross the road. He also learned that a PAVEMENT is a PLOČNIK, VEHICLES are VOZILA, TO WAVE is MAHATI, TO WAIT is ČAKATI and STOP is, well, STOP.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
TO NE MOREŠ VERJETI – YOU CAN’T BELIEVE IT, but Dave and Fani are indeed spending their HONEYMOON – MEDENI TEDEN in Paris, and they’ll probably need more than one day to see all the sights, including all the MUSEUMS – MUZEJI, CATHEDRALS – KATEDRALE, PALACES – PALAČE and SHOPS – TRGOVINE. But they started the day off with a stop at a local BAKERY – PEKARNA, and Dave wants to finish it by going SKINNY DIPPING – KOPATI SE NAG in the RIVER – REKA.
TO NE MOREŠ VERJETI – YOU CAN’T BELIEVE IT, but Dave and Fani are indeed spending their HONEYMOON – MEDENI TEDEN in Paris, and they’ll probably need more than one day to see all the sights, including all the MUSEUMS – MUZEJI, CATHEDRALS – KATEDRALE, PALACES – PALAČE and SHOPS – TRGOVINE. But they started the day off with a stop at a local BAKERY – PEKARNA, and Dave wants to finish it by going SKINNY DIPPING – KOPATI SE NAG in the RIVER – REKA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave and Fani are PACKED – SPAKIRANA and READY – PRIPRAVLJENA. They have one SUITCASE – KOVČEK, two CARRY-ON BAGS – ROČNI PRTLJAGI, two PASSPORTS – POTNA LISTA and two RETURN PLANE TICKES – POVRATNI LETALSKI KARTI to Paris, France. Dave and Fani can’t wait for the adventure to begin.
Dave and Fani are PACKED – SPAKIRANA and READY – PRIPRAVLJENA. They have one SUITCASE – KOVČEK, two CARRY-ON BAGS – ROČNI PRTLJAGI, two PASSPORTS – POTNA LISTA and two RETURN PLANE TICKES – POVRATNI LETALSKI KARTI to Paris, France. Dave and Fani can’t wait for the adventure to begin.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The DROUGHT – SUŠA has come to an end and it’s RAINING – DEŽUJE. Dave and Fani are not SWEATY – PREPOTENA anymore. CLOUDS - OBLAKI have brought RAIN - DEŽ and luckily no STORMS – NEVIHTE nor HAIL – TOČA. Dave said he heard on the NEWS – POROČILA that what’s happening is the result of CLIMATE CHANGE – PODNEBNE SPREMEMBE.
The DROUGHT – SUŠA has come to an end and it’s RAINING – DEŽUJE. Dave and Fani are not SWEATY – PREPOTENA anymore. CLOUDS - OBLAKI have brought RAIN - DEŽ and luckily no STORMS – NEVIHTE nor HAIL – TOČA. Dave said he heard on the NEWS – POROČILA that what’s happening is the result of CLIMATE CHANGE – PODNEBNE SPREMEMBE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
TELL ME A JOKE – POVEJ MI EN VIC. People like to hear JOKES – VICI. When they hear a joke, THEY LAUGH – SE SMEJIJO. And if it’s a VERY GOOD JOKE – ZELO DOBER VIC, they ROAR WITH LAUGHTER – SE KROHOTAJO. When Fani laughed at her colleague’s jokes, Dave thought she was going to have a HEART-ATTACK – SRČNI NAPAD. Now Dave wants to tell Fani a joke and make her laugh... DO YOU KNOW A JOKE - POZNAŠ KAKŠEN VIC?
TELL ME A JOKE – POVEJ MI EN VIC. People like to hear JOKES – VICI. When they hear a joke, THEY LAUGH – SE SMEJIJO. And if it’s a VERY GOOD JOKE – ZELO DOBER VIC, they ROAR WITH LAUGHTER – SE KROHOTAJO. When Fani laughed at her colleague’s jokes, Dave thought she was going to have a HEART-ATTACK – SRČNI NAPAD. Now Dave wants to tell Fani a joke and make her laugh... DO YOU KNOW A JOKE - POZNAŠ KAKŠEN VIC?
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
And so they left…. for their HONEYMOON – MEDENE POČITNICE. The WEDDING – POROKA is over and now it’s time to relax as a WEDDING COUPLE – POROČNI PAR or HUSBAND AND WIFE – MOŽ IN ŽENA. I believe they all have TEARS IN THE EYES – SOLZE V OČEH. But they are TEARS – SOLZE of HAPPINESS – SREČA. BON VOYAGE – SREČNO POT dear NEWLYWEDS – MLADOPOROČENCA….
And so they left…. for their HONEYMOON – MEDENE POČITNICE. The WEDDING – POROKA is over and now it’s time to relax as a WEDDING COUPLE – POROČNI PAR or HUSBAND AND WIFE – MOŽ IN ŽENA. I believe they all have TEARS IN THE EYES – SOLZE V OČEH. But they are TEARS – SOLZE of HAPPINESS – SREČA. BON VOYAGE – SREČNO POT dear NEWLYWEDS – MLADOPOROČENCA….
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
POROKA – WEDDING is a new turning point in life. And today we learned new words as well: POROČNI ŠOPEK – WEDDING BOUQUET, NEVESTA – BRIDE, ŽENIN – GROOM, OBIČAJ – CUSTOM, POGRUNTAVŠČINA - TRICK/INGENUITY, GLAVOBOL – HEADACHE, and a PODVEZICA is a GARTER.
POROKA – WEDDING is a new turning point in life. And today we learned new words as well: POROČNI ŠOPEK – WEDDING BOUQUET, NEVESTA – BRIDE, ŽENIN – GROOM, OBIČAJ – CUSTOM, POGRUNTAVŠČINA - TRICK/INGENUITY, GLAVOBOL – HEADACHE, and a PODVEZICA is a GARTER.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
How beautiful. To shed a tear. And so many new words: POROČNI OBRED – WEDDING CEREMONY, METULJČEK – BOW TIE, NEVESTA - BRIDE, ŽENIN – GROOM, ZVEST – FAITHFULL, ZVESTOBA - LOYALTY, SPOŠTOVATI – TO RESPECT, SVETI DUH – HOLY SPIRIT, and POLJUBITI – TO KISS. Good luck to the NEWLYWEDS – MLADOPOROČENCA!
How beautiful. To shed a tear. And so many new words: POROČNI OBRED – WEDDING CEREMONY, METULJČEK – BOW TIE, NEVESTA - BRIDE, ŽENIN – GROOM, ZVEST – FAITHFULL, ZVESTOBA - LOYALTY, SPOŠTOVATI – TO RESPECT, SVETI DUH – HOLY SPIRIT, and POLJUBITI – TO KISS. Good luck to the NEWLYWEDS – MLADOPOROČENCA!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The wedding is pretty close now and Dave is still surprised over Slovenia’s CUSTOMS – NAVADE/OBIČAJI. Anyway, tonight he learned that SALTY SNACKS are SLANI PRIGRIZKI, a PLAN is a NAČRT, and STRANGE is ČUDNO. TO GET REST is SPOČITI SE and he also learned that Slovenes are champions when it comes to talking about customs…
The wedding is pretty close now and Dave is still surprised over Slovenia’s CUSTOMS – NAVADE/OBIČAJI. Anyway, tonight he learned that SALTY SNACKS are SLANI PRIGRIZKI, a PLAN is a NAČRT, and STRANGE is ČUDNO. TO GET REST is SPOČITI SE and he also learned that Slovenes are champions when it comes to talking about customs…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
While Dave and sosed Jože head off to watch the TEKMOVANJE or COMPETITION, let's have a look at what Dave learned today. GASILCI - FIREFIGHTERS, GASILSKI AVTO - FIRE ENGINE, GAŠENJE POŽARA is TO PUT OUT/EXTINGUISH A FIRE, and GASILNI APARTI are FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Sosed Jože was a PROSTOVOLJNI GASILEC – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER in his younger days. DIRKA is a RACE, SUŠA is a DROUGHT, ŽLED is SLEET, and CEVI are PIPES. Luckily there are no fires today, but I'm sure that the competition is getting hot already.
While Dave and sosed Jože head off to watch the TEKMOVANJE or COMPETITION, let's have a look at what Dave learned today. GASILCI - FIREFIGHTERS, GASILSKI AVTO - FIRE ENGINE, GAŠENJE POŽARA is TO PUT OUT/EXTINGUISH A FIRE, and GASILNI APARTI are FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. Sosed Jože was a PROSTOVOLJNI GASILEC – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER in his younger days. DIRKA is a RACE, SUŠA is a DROUGHT, ŽLED is SLEET, and CEVI are PIPES. Luckily there are no fires today, but I'm sure that the competition is getting hot already.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave didn't manage to get his hands on some of Fani and Špela's drinks… but he did learn some new words at the picnic. DEKA - BLANKET, ODLOŽITI - TO PUT DOWN, SENCA - SHADE, MRAVLJA - ANT, OSA - WASP, ČEBELA – BEE, and SRŠEN - HORNET. And POJDI STRAN means GO AWAY! We just hope that Dave enjoys his OTROŠKI ŠAMPANJEC – KIDS’ CHAMPAGNE… because he won't get any of the real stuff.
Dave didn't manage to get his hands on some of Fani and Špela's drinks… but he did learn some new words at the picnic. DEKA - BLANKET, ODLOŽITI - TO PUT DOWN, SENCA - SHADE, MRAVLJA - ANT, OSA - WASP, ČEBELA – BEE, and SRŠEN - HORNET. And POJDI STRAN means GO AWAY! We just hope that Dave enjoys his OTROŠKI ŠAMPANJEC – KIDS’ CHAMPAGNE… because he won't get any of the real stuff.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
You know what they say, what happens at a FANTOVŠČINA – BACHELOR PARTY, stays at a fantovščina… Well, they say that for Vegas too with a reason… Dave’s friends made our Irish friend walk THE WAY OF THE CROSS – KRIŽEV POT. He had to walk it SOBER - TREZEN, as all the others drank WINE - VINO. After they reached the top of the Kalvarija hill it was party time, in the company of a HARMONIKA – ACCORDION player… Luckily Dave had one rule, »NO STRIPPERS or STRIPTIZETE«… And he hopes the guys obeyed, as he doesn’t remember… Well, the rest is history as I think Dave doesn’t even want to remember…
You know what they say, what happens at a FANTOVŠČINA – BACHELOR PARTY, stays at a fantovščina… Well, they say that for Vegas too with a reason… Dave’s friends made our Irish friend walk THE WAY OF THE CROSS – KRIŽEV POT. He had to walk it SOBER - TREZEN, as all the others drank WINE - VINO. After they reached the top of the Kalvarija hill it was party time, in the company of a HARMONIKA – ACCORDION player… Luckily Dave had one rule, »NO STRIPPERS or STRIPTIZETE«… And he hopes the guys obeyed, as he doesn’t remember… Well, the rest is history as I think Dave doesn’t even want to remember…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Maybe it was all the talk of Fani's friend's BABY SHOWER – ZABAVA ZA NOVO MAMICO that caused Dave's strange dreams last night, but he did, somehow, learn a lot of new words. DOJENČEK is a BABY, PLENICA is a NAPPY/DIAPER, PRALNA is WASHABLE, ZAMENJATI is TO CHANGE, SEGRETI is TO HEAT something up, MLAČNO is LUKEWARM and VOZIČEK is a PRAM. KRČ V ŽELODCU is a STOMACH CRAMP, BODI is a BODYSUIT/ONESIE, and “PODRETI KUPČEK” is TO BURP THE BABY. Well, at least now Dave knows how much work is involved in looking after a baby, but he also knows that he can do it!
Maybe it was all the talk of Fani's friend's BABY SHOWER – ZABAVA ZA NOVO MAMICO that caused Dave's strange dreams last night, but he did, somehow, learn a lot of new words. DOJENČEK is a BABY, PLENICA is a NAPPY/DIAPER, PRALNA is WASHABLE, ZAMENJATI is TO CHANGE, SEGRETI is TO HEAT something up, MLAČNO is LUKEWARM and VOZIČEK is a PRAM. KRČ V ŽELODCU is a STOMACH CRAMP, BODI is a BODYSUIT/ONESIE, and “PODRETI KUPČEK” is TO BURP THE BABY. Well, at least now Dave knows how much work is involved in looking after a baby, but he also knows that he can do it!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It seems Dave and Fani found the catering service or catering for their wedding and the provider is offering a full service that includes SETTING UP THE FEAST – PRIPRAVLJANJE POGOSTITVE, and the CLEANING UP – POSPRAVLJANJE afterwards. The caterer also provides the CUTLERY – PRIBOR, PRTE – TABLECLOTHS, the WAITERS – NATAKARJE, and of course the FOOD - HRANA. The hardest part for our merry couple is to choose the right MENU - MENI.
It seems Dave and Fani found the catering service or catering for their wedding and the provider is offering a full service that includes SETTING UP THE FEAST – PRIPRAVLJANJE POGOSTITVE, and the CLEANING UP – POSPRAVLJANJE afterwards. The caterer also provides the CUTLERY – PRIBOR, PRTE – TABLECLOTHS, the WAITERS – NATAKARJE, and of course the FOOD - HRANA. The hardest part for our merry couple is to choose the right MENU - MENI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Well, sometimes Dave can surprise Fani and he sure did that this time. He already bought his WEDDING SUIT – POROČNA OBLEKA. And that is not going to bring any BAD LUCK – NESREČA, although Fani is quite SUPERSTITIOUS - VRAŽEVERNA. Dave also learned that a RENTAL SHOP is IZPOSOJEVALNICA and that buying a wedding dress for the bride is not a MAN’S THING – MOŠKA STVAR.
Well, sometimes Dave can surprise Fani and he sure did that this time. He already bought his WEDDING SUIT – POROČNA OBLEKA. And that is not going to bring any BAD LUCK – NESREČA, although Fani is quite SUPERSTITIOUS - VRAŽEVERNA. Dave also learned that a RENTAL SHOP is IZPOSOJEVALNICA and that buying a wedding dress for the bride is not a MAN’S THING – MOŠKA STVAR.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It’s almost MIDNIGHT – POLNOČ and Dave started contemplating ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE – O SMISLU ŽIVLJENJA, and about WHAT HE WANTS – KAJ HOČE. He asked Fani if he was going through a MID-LIFE CRISIS – KRIZA SREDNJIH LET. Fani assured him that he was still an INTERESTING PERSON – ZANIMIVA OSEBA to be with, even though he fell asleep. So now Fani’s the one who’s AWAKE – BUDEN/BUDNA.
It’s almost MIDNIGHT – POLNOČ and Dave started contemplating ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE – O SMISLU ŽIVLJENJA, and about WHAT HE WANTS – KAJ HOČE. He asked Fani if he was going through a MID-LIFE CRISIS – KRIZA SREDNJIH LET. Fani assured him that he was still an INTERESTING PERSON – ZANIMIVA OSEBA to be with, even though he fell asleep. So now Fani’s the one who’s AWAKE – BUDEN/BUDNA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Ah, yes, love is in the air and our romantic couple can’t wait to get to the MOON BAY – MESEČEV ZALIV. The BEACH – PLAŽA has no SAND – PESEK, but STONES – KAMNI. The SEA – MORJE might have some SEA URCHINS – MORSKI JEŽKI, but we’re not sure about the JELLY FISH – MEDUZE. Fani says there may not be any SHADE – SENCA, and Dave says it’s going to be an ADVENTURE – DOGODIVŠČINA or PUSTOLOVŠČINA.
Ah, yes, love is in the air and our romantic couple can’t wait to get to the MOON BAY – MESEČEV ZALIV. The BEACH – PLAŽA has no SAND – PESEK, but STONES – KAMNI. The SEA – MORJE might have some SEA URCHINS – MORSKI JEŽKI, but we’re not sure about the JELLY FISH – MEDUZE. Fani says there may not be any SHADE – SENCA, and Dave says it’s going to be an ADVENTURE – DOGODIVŠČINA or PUSTOLOVŠČINA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The INVITATIONS – VABILA are written in SLOVENE – SLOVENŠČINA and in ENGLISH – ANGLEŠČINA. Fani found the perfect TEMPLATE – PREDLOGA and they wrote the TEXT – BESEDILO together. Now Dave just needs to pick them up at the PRINTING HOUSE – TISKARNA and BUY – KUPITI some ENVELOPES – KUVERTE.
The INVITATIONS – VABILA are written in SLOVENE – SLOVENŠČINA and in ENGLISH – ANGLEŠČINA. Fani found the perfect TEMPLATE – PREDLOGA and they wrote the TEXT – BESEDILO together. Now Dave just needs to pick them up at the PRINTING HOUSE – TISKARNA and BUY – KUPITI some ENVELOPES – KUVERTE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
As Dave & Fani head home to do some gardening on their balcony, let's have a look at what Dave learned this time. VRTNI CENTER is a GARDEN CENTRE, VRTNARJENJE is GARDENING, ZALIVATI RASTLINE is to WATER THE PLANTS and KARTONSKA ŠKATLA is a CARDBOARD BOX. SAJENJE is PLANTING, SEMENA are SEEDS, SADIKE are SEEDLINGS, and NAMAKALNI SISTEM is an IRRIGATION SYSTEM. And even though Dave doesn't have “GREEN FINGERS” - NI DOBER V VRTNARSTVU, at least he won't COMPLAIN - PRITOŽEVATI SE. That's because he knows that their VEGETABLES - ZELENJAVA will be grown with love and attention... and a little bit of FERTILISER – GNOJILO and COMPOST - KOMPOST.
As Dave & Fani head home to do some gardening on their balcony, let's have a look at what Dave learned this time. VRTNI CENTER is a GARDEN CENTRE, VRTNARJENJE is GARDENING, ZALIVATI RASTLINE is to WATER THE PLANTS and KARTONSKA ŠKATLA is a CARDBOARD BOX. SAJENJE is PLANTING, SEMENA are SEEDS, SADIKE are SEEDLINGS, and NAMAKALNI SISTEM is an IRRIGATION SYSTEM. And even though Dave doesn't have “GREEN FINGERS” - NI DOBER V VRTNARSTVU, at least he won't COMPLAIN - PRITOŽEVATI SE. That's because he knows that their VEGETABLES - ZELENJAVA will be grown with love and attention... and a little bit of FERTILISER – GNOJILO and COMPOST - KOMPOST.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, the list of GUESTS/INVITES – POVABLJENCI is ready. There is the BROTHER – BRAT, SISTERS – SESTRI, PARENTS – STARŠI, GRANDPARENTS - STARI STARŠI, BEST MAN – PRIČA, BRIDESMADIES - DRUŽICE. They are also inviting FRIENDS – PRIJATELJE and COUSINS – BRATRANCE (for male) in SESTRIČNE (for female). Oh, and don’t forget the CO-WORKERS – SODELAVCI.
So, the list of GUESTS/INVITES – POVABLJENCI is ready. There is the BROTHER – BRAT, SISTERS – SESTRI, PARENTS – STARŠI, GRANDPARENTS - STARI STARŠI, BEST MAN – PRIČA, BRIDESMADIES - DRUŽICE. They are also inviting FRIENDS – PRIJATELJE and COUSINS – BRATRANCE (for male) in SESTRIČNE (for female). Oh, and don’t forget the CO-WORKERS – SODELAVCI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The FUEL PRICES – CENE GORIVA are getting higher and higher these days. So if you don’t want to drive on a RESERVE tank or REZERVA all the time you will need to spend a nice sum on a FULL TANK – POLNI REZERVOAR. The price also varies, depending on the kind of fuel: REGULAR 95-OCTANE – 95-OKTANSKI BENCIN or DIESEL FUEL - DIZEL. But people, like our Dave, don’t just buy fuel at the PETROL STATION – BENCINSKA ČRPALKA, but all sorts of things, like ice cream, beer, and even sandwiches. And that can make prices even more expensive…
The FUEL PRICES – CENE GORIVA are getting higher and higher these days. So if you don’t want to drive on a RESERVE tank or REZERVA all the time you will need to spend a nice sum on a FULL TANK – POLNI REZERVOAR. The price also varies, depending on the kind of fuel: REGULAR 95-OCTANE – 95-OKTANSKI BENCIN or DIESEL FUEL - DIZEL. But people, like our Dave, don’t just buy fuel at the PETROL STATION – BENCINSKA ČRPALKA, but all sorts of things, like ice cream, beer, and even sandwiches. And that can make prices even more expensive…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave and Fani are one step closer to their big day – the WEDDING DAY – POROČNI DAN. They took a LOAN – POSOJILO at the BANK – BANKA. After the banker checked all their documents: the personal ID CARD – OSEBNA IZKAZNICA and PAYSLIPS – PLAČILNE LISTE, the planning can now begin…
Dave and Fani are one step closer to their big day – the WEDDING DAY – POROČNI DAN. They took a LOAN – POSOJILO at the BANK – BANKA. After the banker checked all their documents: the personal ID CARD – OSEBNA IZKAZNICA and PAYSLIPS – PLAČILNE LISTE, the planning can now begin…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is still ALIVE – JE ŽIV and HE DONATED BLOOD – JE DAROVAL KRI. He felt a bit DIZZY – VRTELO SE MU JE, but now he’s fine and he’s HAPPY – VESEL while he is HELPING TO SAVE LIVES – POMAGA REŠEVATI ŽIVLJENJA. NEXT TIME - NASLEDNJIČ everything will be better. He’s not afraid of the NEEDLE – IGLA anymore, so it will be easier to ROLL UP THE SLEEVE – ZAVIHATI ROKAV.
Dave is still ALIVE – JE ŽIV and HE DONATED BLOOD – JE DAROVAL KRI. He felt a bit DIZZY – VRTELO SE MU JE, but now he’s fine and he’s HAPPY – VESEL while he is HELPING TO SAVE LIVES – POMAGA REŠEVATI ŽIVLJENJA. NEXT TIME - NASLEDNJIČ everything will be better. He’s not afraid of the NEEDLE – IGLA anymore, so it will be easier to ROLL UP THE SLEEVE – ZAVIHATI ROKAV.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave decided that he wants to learn some Slovene SLANG or SLENG. Fani told him that the saying »Si že auf?« means “Are you awake?”, and that »šautati« means “to shout”. One of the funniest sayings in Dave’s opinion was »Kva si pa ti dons tko ušmekan?« or “Why are you all dressed up today?”. And there were many other quotes… But “that’s enough for now” or “To je to, za toti dnar!”
Dave decided that he wants to learn some Slovene SLANG or SLENG. Fani told him that the saying »Si že auf?« means “Are you awake?”, and that »šautati« means “to shout”. One of the funniest sayings in Dave’s opinion was »Kva si pa ti dons tko ušmekan?« or “Why are you all dressed up today?”. And there were many other quotes… But “that’s enough for now” or “To je to, za toti dnar!”
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It looks like the wedding plans will have to wait, but Dave is not wasting time. He learned that IMPORTANT is POMEMBNO, LATER is KASNEJE, PLAN is NAČRT, WEDDING GUEST is SVAT and DUTIES are OBVEZNOSTI or NALOGE. He also learned that MUSIC is GLASBA, FOOD is HRANA, CAKE is TORTA and that they will need a LOAN - POSOJILO for the wedding that Fani wants...
It looks like the wedding plans will have to wait, but Dave is not wasting time. He learned that IMPORTANT is POMEMBNO, LATER is KASNEJE, PLAN is NAČRT, WEDDING GUEST is SVAT and DUTIES are OBVEZNOSTI or NALOGE. He also learned that MUSIC is GLASBA, FOOD is HRANA, CAKE is TORTA and that they will need a LOAN - POSOJILO for the wedding that Fani wants...
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave got a THORN - TRN in his finger when he was lifting a BRANCH - VEJA. He thought it might have been another KLOP – TICK, or even a SPLINTER - TRSKA or SKODLA. Fani SORTED THINGS OUT though – “ONA JE ZRIHTALA”. She does know that Dave is a bit of a HYPOCHONDRIAC – HIPOHONDER. And no, Dave won't need a CAST - GIPS, or BERGLE - CRUTCHES... just a few drops of schnapps… and some COURAGE - POGUM!
Dave got a THORN - TRN in his finger when he was lifting a BRANCH - VEJA. He thought it might have been another KLOP – TICK, or even a SPLINTER - TRSKA or SKODLA. Fani SORTED THINGS OUT though – “ONA JE ZRIHTALA”. She does know that Dave is a bit of a HYPOCHONDRIAC – HIPOHONDER. And no, Dave won't need a CAST - GIPS, or BERGLE - CRUTCHES... just a few drops of schnapps… and some COURAGE - POGUM!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
As Dave slowly recovers from his 'relaxing' massage, let's see what he learned today. MASAŽA is a MASSAGE, WELLNESS is a SPA, TERMIN is AN APPOINTMENT, a VOZEL is a KNOT and a PLAŠČ is A ROBE or DRESSING GOWN. The massage was SPROŠČUJOČA – RELAXING, at least for Fani it was. Unfortunately, Dave has a few BRUISES - MODRICE on his BACK - HRBET. But it's only going to be ZAČASNO - TEMPORARY. I'm sure that he'll feel much less TENSE - NAPET. He might even go back for another massage with Fani someday… or... maybe not.
As Dave slowly recovers from his 'relaxing' massage, let's see what he learned today. MASAŽA is a MASSAGE, WELLNESS is a SPA, TERMIN is AN APPOINTMENT, a VOZEL is a KNOT and a PLAŠČ is A ROBE or DRESSING GOWN. The massage was SPROŠČUJOČA – RELAXING, at least for Fani it was. Unfortunately, Dave has a few BRUISES - MODRICE on his BACK - HRBET. But it's only going to be ZAČASNO - TEMPORARY. I'm sure that he'll feel much less TENSE - NAPET. He might even go back for another massage with Fani someday… or... maybe not.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The wonderful Irish adventure is nearing its end with Dave’s invitation to lunch. An opportunity to learn new words: TJULENJ is SEAL, PRIPOROČATI – TO RECOMMEND, GOVEDINA is BEEF, ENOLONČNICA – STEW, KRVAVICE are BLACK PUDDING, DIMLJEN is SMOKED, LOSOS is SALMON, PASTIR is SHEPHARD… and we have TO ADMIT - PRIZNATI, Dave’s SPEECH - GOVOR was great.
The wonderful Irish adventure is nearing its end with Dave’s invitation to lunch. An opportunity to learn new words: TJULENJ is SEAL, PRIPOROČATI – TO RECOMMEND, GOVEDINA is BEEF, ENOLONČNICA – STEW, KRVAVICE are BLACK PUDDING, DIMLJEN is SMOKED, LOSOS is SALMON, PASTIR is SHEPHARD… and we have TO ADMIT - PRIZNATI, Dave’s SPEECH - GOVOR was great.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
A really gorgeous trip and Dave shows Ireland's beauties. In the JEZERO or LAKE there are lot of fish… KRAP - CARP, ŠČUKA – PIKE and POSTRV- TROUT. Travelers also learned that OTOK is ISLAND, GRAD is CASTLE, SREDNJEVEŠKI means MEDIEVAL, STOLP is TOWER, STOLETJE is CENTURY, HRAST is OAK and PRITISK – PRESSURE.
A really gorgeous trip and Dave shows Ireland's beauties. In the JEZERO or LAKE there are lot of fish… KRAP - CARP, ŠČUKA – PIKE and POSTRV- TROUT. Travelers also learned that OTOK is ISLAND, GRAD is CASTLE, SREDNJEVEŠKI means MEDIEVAL, STOLP is TOWER, STOLETJE is CENTURY, HRAST is OAK and PRITISK – PRESSURE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
ČUSTVEN – EMOTIONAL. Dave wants to show his friends as much as possible. Using also new Slovenian words: RODNO MESTO means BIRTHPLACE, HOMETOWN is DOMAČI KRAJ, SOLZE are TEARS, POGREB is FUNERAL, OSUPLJIVO is STUNNING, POKRAJINA – SCENERY, ZGODOVINA – HISTORY, NARAVNE ZNAMENITOSTI are NATURAL ATTRACTIONS, KROŽNA VOŽNJA is ROUND TRIP, PRELAZ is MOUNTAIN PASS, GROFIJA is COUNTY, KRALJESTVO – KINGDOM, USTANOVLJENO – ESTABLISHED and Pero is not a SVETNIK – a SAINT yet :)
ČUSTVEN – EMOTIONAL. Dave wants to show his friends as much as possible. Using also new Slovenian words: RODNO MESTO means BIRTHPLACE, HOMETOWN is DOMAČI KRAJ, SOLZE are TEARS, POGREB is FUNERAL, OSUPLJIVO is STUNNING, POKRAJINA – SCENERY, ZGODOVINA – HISTORY, NARAVNE ZNAMENITOSTI are NATURAL ATTRACTIONS, KROŽNA VOŽNJA is ROUND TRIP, PRELAZ is MOUNTAIN PASS, GROFIJA is COUNTY, KRALJESTVO – KINGDOM, USTANOVLJENO – ESTABLISHED and Pero is not a SVETNIK – a SAINT yet :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
A new country and completely different customs for Slovenes. Dave, however, is forced to learn new words. SMRČATI is TO SNORE, UTRUJEN means TIRED, ZAJTRK is BREAKFAST, BLIZU is CLOSE, MLEČNO means MILKY, KLIN is WEDGE, DVIGNITI ROKE – RAISE YOUR HANDS, OBŽALOVATI means TO REGRET. ŠUNKA is HAM and FIŽOL – BEANS, and they’re on the plate at an Irish breakfast.
A new country and completely different customs for Slovenes. Dave, however, is forced to learn new words. SMRČATI is TO SNORE, UTRUJEN means TIRED, ZAJTRK is BREAKFAST, BLIZU is CLOSE, MLEČNO means MILKY, KLIN is WEDGE, DVIGNITI ROKE – RAISE YOUR HANDS, OBŽALOVATI means TO REGRET. ŠUNKA is HAM and FIŽOL – BEANS, and they’re on the plate at an Irish breakfast.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It is really useful to use the flight time to learn new languages. This time some POMEMBNE – IMPORTANT words: PRISRČNO means WARM or KIND, LJUBEZEN is LOVE, SAMOZAVEST – SELF-CONFIDENCE, TRD is HARD, SEDEŽ is SEAT, OČARATI means TO ENCHANT, and it was SLINASTO – SLIMY and a BAD TRY – SLAB POSKUS from Pero.
It is really useful to use the flight time to learn new languages. This time some POMEMBNE – IMPORTANT words: PRISRČNO means WARM or KIND, LJUBEZEN is LOVE, SAMOZAVEST – SELF-CONFIDENCE, TRD is HARD, SEDEŽ is SEAT, OČARATI means TO ENCHANT, and it was SLINASTO – SLIMY and a BAD TRY – SLAB POSKUS from Pero.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Everyone is happy and already on the plane. Let’s repeat some new words: DOKUMENTI are DOCUMENTS, OSEBNA IZKAZNICA means ID CARD, VELJAVNA is VALID, SEDETI SKUPAJ – TO SIT TOGETHER, POSTATI SLABO means TO GET SICK, POTNIK or SOPOTNIK is PASSENGER, VZGLAVNIK is PILLOW, VARNOST is SAFETY, NAPOTKI or NAVODILA are INSTRUCTIONS, VARNOSTNI PAS is SAFETY BELT and we hope nobody will use the VREČKA ZA BRUHANJE – VOMITING BAG.
Everyone is happy and already on the plane. Let’s repeat some new words: DOKUMENTI are DOCUMENTS, OSEBNA IZKAZNICA means ID CARD, VELJAVNA is VALID, SEDETI SKUPAJ – TO SIT TOGETHER, POSTATI SLABO means TO GET SICK, POTNIK or SOPOTNIK is PASSENGER, VZGLAVNIK is PILLOW, VARNOST is SAFETY, NAPOTKI or NAVODILA are INSTRUCTIONS, VARNOSTNI PAS is SAFETY BELT and we hope nobody will use the VREČKA ZA BRUHANJE – VOMITING BAG.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that visiting a PEDIKURA or PEDICURE isn’t so bad, plus he also learned a few new words… ETERIČNA OLJA are ESSENTIAL OILS, NOHTI are NAILS, NOHTI NA NOGAH are TOENAILS and MANIKURA is MANICURE. So now, no more HOLES or LUNKJE on the POSTELJNA PREVLEKA or BED COVER, as Dave’s toenails and feet are “GLADKI KOT RITKA”… well, isn’t that something :)
Today Dave learned that visiting a PEDIKURA or PEDICURE isn’t so bad, plus he also learned a few new words… ETERIČNA OLJA are ESSENTIAL OILS, NOHTI are NAILS, NOHTI NA NOGAH are TOENAILS and MANIKURA is MANICURE. So now, no more HOLES or LUNKJE on the POSTELJNA PREVLEKA or BED COVER, as Dave’s toenails and feet are “GLADKI KOT RITKA”… well, isn’t that something :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There is no end in sight with the candidates for the trip. Dave learned today that LATE means POZEN, ZGODEN is EARLY, PRIDRUŽITI SE – TO JOIN, NEČAKINJA – NIECE, BRATRANEC – COUSIN, TURISTIČNA AGENCIJA is TOURIST AGENCY, RODNO MESTO – BIRTHPLACE, DOMAČI KRAJ - HOMETOWN, IZLET is TRIP, SEVERNA OBALA means NORTH COAST, ZAŽELJEN – DESIRABLE, JUGO-ZAHODNO is SOUTH-WEST…
There is no end in sight with the candidates for the trip. Dave learned today that LATE means POZEN, ZGODEN is EARLY, PRIDRUŽITI SE – TO JOIN, NEČAKINJA – NIECE, BRATRANEC – COUSIN, TURISTIČNA AGENCIJA is TOURIST AGENCY, RODNO MESTO – BIRTHPLACE, DOMAČI KRAJ - HOMETOWN, IZLET is TRIP, SEVERNA OBALA means NORTH COAST, ZAŽELJEN – DESIRABLE, JUGO-ZAHODNO is SOUTH-WEST…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
This is definitely not going to be an easy task for Dave. He knows that WORK – DELO, STRENGTHENS A PERSON – KREPI ČLOVEKA. But his friends have a BRILLIANT IDEA – IZVRSTNO IDEJO. They want an organized TRIP – IZLET to Ireland. They are ZAMIŠLJENI – THOUGHTFUL and Dave must TURN ON HIS BRAIN – VKLOPITI MOŽGANE. They already want to FIX A DATE – DOLOČITI DATUM, but first they need to ask for A FEW DAYS OFF – NEKAJ PROSTIH DNI. And so many ideas of what to see…
This is definitely not going to be an easy task for Dave. He knows that WORK – DELO, STRENGTHENS A PERSON – KREPI ČLOVEKA. But his friends have a BRILLIANT IDEA – IZVRSTNO IDEJO. They want an organized TRIP – IZLET to Ireland. They are ZAMIŠLJENI – THOUGHTFUL and Dave must TURN ON HIS BRAIN – VKLOPITI MOŽGANE. They already want to FIX A DATE – DOLOČITI DATUM, but first they need to ask for A FEW DAYS OFF – NEKAJ PROSTIH DNI. And so many ideas of what to see…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
TENDER, LOVE AND CARE – NEŽNOST, LJUBEZEN IN SKRB is what Dave has to offer. And what more can Fani ask for? He did not bring her any HEMP – KONOPLJE, or any CBD and THC DROPS – KAPLJICE. But he did learn the following: ZELIŠČAR – HERBALIST, ZELIŠČA – HERBS, RAVNOTEŽJE – BALANCE, STOPNICE – STAIRS, BOLI – HURTS, and PROHIBITED – PREPOVEDANO.
TENDER, LOVE AND CARE – NEŽNOST, LJUBEZEN IN SKRB is what Dave has to offer. And what more can Fani ask for? He did not bring her any HEMP – KONOPLJE, or any CBD and THC DROPS – KAPLJICE. But he did learn the following: ZELIŠČAR – HERBALIST, ZELIŠČA – HERBS, RAVNOTEŽJE – BALANCE, STOPNICE – STAIRS, BOLI – HURTS, and PROHIBITED – PREPOVEDANO.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
While Dave says goodbye to his CHIPS or FRENCH FRIES - POMFRIT, and his hotdog, let's see what he learned on his little shopping trip. POHIŠTVO is FURNITURE, which he'll have to put into the PRTLJAŽNIK or “KUFERAM” – THE BOOT OF THE CAR. He'll also have to squeeze in a few other items, like A PICTURE FRAME - OKVIR ZA SLIKE, A STORAGE BOX - ŠKATLA ZA SHRANJEVANJE, A SOAP DISPENSER - RAZPRŠILNIK ZA MILO, and HANGERS - OBEŠALNIKI. We bet that Dave wishes he had a university LECTURE – PREDAVANJE now, instead of a long drive back home.
While Dave says goodbye to his CHIPS or FRENCH FRIES - POMFRIT, and his hotdog, let's see what he learned on his little shopping trip. POHIŠTVO is FURNITURE, which he'll have to put into the PRTLJAŽNIK or “KUFERAM” – THE BOOT OF THE CAR. He'll also have to squeeze in a few other items, like A PICTURE FRAME - OKVIR ZA SLIKE, A STORAGE BOX - ŠKATLA ZA SHRANJEVANJE, A SOAP DISPENSER - RAZPRŠILNIK ZA MILO, and HANGERS - OBEŠALNIKI. We bet that Dave wishes he had a university LECTURE – PREDAVANJE now, instead of a long drive back home.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave finally has a Slovenian ONLINE BANK – SPLETNA BANKA. The REGISTRACIJA – REGISTRATION was no problem, but there are so many new words: STANJE NA RAČUNU means ACCOUNT BALANCE, PLAČILA are PAYMENTS, DATUM ZAPADLOSTI is DATE OF MATURITY, ZNESEK – AMOUNT, NAMEN PLAČILA – THE PURPOSE OF PAYMENT… and one important lesson to remember: DENAR NI VSE – MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING.
Dave finally has a Slovenian ONLINE BANK – SPLETNA BANKA. The REGISTRACIJA – REGISTRATION was no problem, but there are so many new words: STANJE NA RAČUNU means ACCOUNT BALANCE, PLAČILA are PAYMENTS, DATUM ZAPADLOSTI is DATE OF MATURITY, ZNESEK – AMOUNT, NAMEN PLAČILA – THE PURPOSE OF PAYMENT… and one important lesson to remember: DENAR NI VSE – MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
If you’ve ever read the Guinness Book of World Records you've noticed that Slovenes are famous for their crazy records, but what they don’t like is a PREPIH or DRAUGHT. Slovenes are very superstitious about that, as they fear they will catch a COLD or PREHLAD. Dave even made a joke about it, that the fear of a draught is the reason that Slovenes only have two WIND TURBINES or VETRNE ELEKTRARNE. But Fani told him, that if the air inside is STUFFY or ZATOHLO, Slovenes would rather go outside, no matter how strong the wind is…
If you’ve ever read the Guinness Book of World Records you've noticed that Slovenes are famous for their crazy records, but what they don’t like is a PREPIH or DRAUGHT. Slovenes are very superstitious about that, as they fear they will catch a COLD or PREHLAD. Dave even made a joke about it, that the fear of a draught is the reason that Slovenes only have two WIND TURBINES or VETRNE ELEKTRARNE. But Fani told him, that if the air inside is STUFFY or ZATOHLO, Slovenes would rather go outside, no matter how strong the wind is…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani isn’t too enthusiastic about Dave’s new idea. She doesn’t want him to grow any facial hair. A BEARD is BRADA, a MOUSTACHE is BRKI, SIDEBURNS are ZALISCI, HAIR is LASJE. She wants him to use a SHAVER – BRIVNIK, so that he doesn’t look like THE GREEN MAN – ZELENI JURIJ.
Fani isn’t too enthusiastic about Dave’s new idea. She doesn’t want him to grow any facial hair. A BEARD is BRADA, a MOUSTACHE is BRKI, SIDEBURNS are ZALISCI, HAIR is LASJE. She wants him to use a SHAVER – BRIVNIK, so that he doesn’t look like THE GREEN MAN – ZELENI JURIJ.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Looks like this is going to be a hard day for the trio. But Dave knows from now on that REZ STARE TRTE means the PRUNING OF THE OLD VINE, CEPIČ is a SCION, POTOMKA means A DESCENDANT, MESTNI VINIČAR means WINE DRESSER… But still… Dave is more interested in the products of SLOVENE WINEMAKERS – SLOVENSKI VINARJI. Na zdravje! Cheers!
Looks like this is going to be a hard day for the trio. But Dave knows from now on that REZ STARE TRTE means the PRUNING OF THE OLD VINE, CEPIČ is a SCION, POTOMKA means A DESCENDANT, MESTNI VINIČAR means WINE DRESSER… But still… Dave is more interested in the products of SLOVENE WINEMAKERS – SLOVENSKI VINARJI. Na zdravje! Cheers!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, while Dave's past and current better halves compare notes, let's look at some of the words that he (and Heidi) have just learned. SURFING is DESKANJE, SNOWBOARDING is DESKANJE NA SNEGU, SKATING is DRSANJE and SKYDIVING is SKOK S PADALOM or PADALSTVO. For languages: FRENCH is FRANCOŠČINA, ITALIAN is ITALIJANŠČINA, ENGLISH is ANGLEŠČINA, GERMAN is NEMŠČINA and CHINESE is KITAJŠČINA. And we've also found out that Dave IS AFRAID OF HEIGHTS – GA JE STRAH VIŠINE, SPIDERS - PAJKOV and LITTLE DOGS - MAJHNIH KUŽKOV. And he's probably afraid of Heidi and Fani's CONVERSATION - POGOVOR, right now, too. Bogi Dave!
So, while Dave's past and current better halves compare notes, let's look at some of the words that he (and Heidi) have just learned. SURFING is DESKANJE, SNOWBOARDING is DESKANJE NA SNEGU, SKATING is DRSANJE and SKYDIVING is SKOK S PADALOM or PADALSTVO. For languages: FRENCH is FRANCOŠČINA, ITALIAN is ITALIJANŠČINA, ENGLISH is ANGLEŠČINA, GERMAN is NEMŠČINA and CHINESE is KITAJŠČINA. And we've also found out that Dave IS AFRAID OF HEIGHTS – GA JE STRAH VIŠINE, SPIDERS - PAJKOV and LITTLE DOGS - MAJHNIH KUŽKOV. And he's probably afraid of Heidi and Fani's CONVERSATION - POGOVOR, right now, too. Bogi Dave!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani got to meet Dave's BIVŠA or EX-GIRLFRIEND Heidi today. She was a little bit LJUBOSUMNA – JEALOUS, but she didn't need to be. Dave is also a little bit LJUBOSUMEN, it seems. But there is no need for either one of them to be jealous… it's all WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE and in the past – or LANSKI SNEG in Slovene. Dave also learned that FRIZURA is a HAIRSTYLE and PAR DNI means A COUPLE OF DAYS. Let's see how they all get along… TOMORROW – JUTRI.
Fani got to meet Dave's BIVŠA or EX-GIRLFRIEND Heidi today. She was a little bit LJUBOSUMNA – JEALOUS, but she didn't need to be. Dave is also a little bit LJUBOSUMEN, it seems. But there is no need for either one of them to be jealous… it's all WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE and in the past – or LANSKI SNEG in Slovene. Dave also learned that FRIZURA is a HAIRSTYLE and PAR DNI means A COUPLE OF DAYS. Let's see how they all get along… TOMORROW – JUTRI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned more about BERRIES – JAGODIČEVJE. We have STRAWBERRIES – JAGODE, RASPBERRIES – MALINE, BLUEBERRIES – BOROVNICE, BLACKBERRIES – ROBIDE, CRANBERRIES – BRUSNICE, GOOSEBERRIES – KOSMULJE, DOGBERRIES – DRNULJE, ELDERBERRIES – BEZGOVE JAGODE, and CURRANTS – RIBEZ.
Today Dave learned more about BERRIES – JAGODIČEVJE. We have STRAWBERRIES – JAGODE, RASPBERRIES – MALINE, BLUEBERRIES – BOROVNICE, BLACKBERRIES – ROBIDE, CRANBERRIES – BRUSNICE, GOOSEBERRIES – KOSMULJE, DOGBERRIES – DRNULJE, ELDERBERRIES – BEZGOVE JAGODE, and CURRANTS – RIBEZ.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave and Fani tried RAFTING – ČOLNARJENJE today. Their host, who was a LOCAL - DOMAČIN, told them they had to wear a HELMET – ČELADA, NEOPRENE BOOTS – NEOPRENSKE ŠKORNJE, a LIFE VEST – REŠILNI JOPIČ, and use a PADDLE - VESLO. Going down the river proved to be exciting, as it had a couple of RAPIDS – BRZICE and WATERFALLS - SLAPOVI. And Dave found out that the river was not that DEEP - GLOBOKA, and that it was mostly SHALLOW – PLITVA.
Dave and Fani tried RAFTING – ČOLNARJENJE today. Their host, who was a LOCAL - DOMAČIN, told them they had to wear a HELMET – ČELADA, NEOPRENE BOOTS – NEOPRENSKE ŠKORNJE, a LIFE VEST – REŠILNI JOPIČ, and use a PADDLE - VESLO. Going down the river proved to be exciting, as it had a couple of RAPIDS – BRZICE and WATERFALLS - SLAPOVI. And Dave found out that the river was not that DEEP - GLOBOKA, and that it was mostly SHALLOW – PLITVA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
A COUPLE’S LIFE or ŽIVLJENJE PARA… Sometimes it’s not LIVING IN PARADISE or ŽIVETI V RAJU and it’s always good when we have friends to talk to, even if it’s a silly conversation. Our two friends today found out they have a lot in common. They both feel like SOLDIERS or VOJAKA, and their better halves are the GENERALS or GENERALA that are always asking them to do some CHORES or OPRAVILA and they call them NEZREL or IMMATURE. So thank God, there is a SAFE HAVEN or ZATOČIŠČE to talk about it…the bar;)
A COUPLE’S LIFE or ŽIVLJENJE PARA… Sometimes it’s not LIVING IN PARADISE or ŽIVETI V RAJU and it’s always good when we have friends to talk to, even if it’s a silly conversation. Our two friends today found out they have a lot in common. They both feel like SOLDIERS or VOJAKA, and their better halves are the GENERALS or GENERALA that are always asking them to do some CHORES or OPRAVILA and they call them NEZREL or IMMATURE. So thank God, there is a SAFE HAVEN or ZATOČIŠČE to talk about it…the bar;)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
3 against 1 for good luck…:) Today Dave learned that animals can bring LUCK – SREČA and also BAD LUCK – NESREČA. An example for bad lack: a BLACK CAT – ČRNA MAČKA that crosses the road. And examples for good luck are: PIGEON POOP – GOLOBJI KAKEC and a LADYBUG – PIKAPOLONICA. Also, a COIN – KOVANEC found on the ground brings luck. And what Dave already knew, a FOUR-LEAF CLOVER – ŠTIRIPERESNA DETELJICA also brings good luck. So, happy day for Dave!
3 against 1 for good luck…:) Today Dave learned that animals can bring LUCK – SREČA and also BAD LUCK – NESREČA. An example for bad lack: a BLACK CAT – ČRNA MAČKA that crosses the road. And examples for good luck are: PIGEON POOP – GOLOBJI KAKEC and a LADYBUG – PIKAPOLONICA. Also, a COIN – KOVANEC found on the ground brings luck. And what Dave already knew, a FOUR-LEAF CLOVER – ŠTIRIPERESNA DETELJICA also brings good luck. So, happy day for Dave!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
While poor Dave spends the next part of his afternoon in the shop looking for things, let us take a look at what he's learned today. POLŽKI are SNAILS, METULJČKI are BUTTERFLIES and ŠKOLJKE are SHELLS. They're all types of PASTA or TESTENINE of course. AKCIJA is a SPECIAL OFFER and POPUST is a DISCOUNT. Let's hope that Dave at least catches the second half of the game today.
While poor Dave spends the next part of his afternoon in the shop looking for things, let us take a look at what he's learned today. POLŽKI are SNAILS, METULJČKI are BUTTERFLIES and ŠKOLJKE are SHELLS. They're all types of PASTA or TESTENINE of course. AKCIJA is a SPECIAL OFFER and POPUST is a DISCOUNT. Let's hope that Dave at least catches the second half of the game today.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Finally, the day has come when Fani gave up before Dave did… Dave really enjoyed CYCLING - KOLESARJENJE around the Goričko region. With his HELMET - ČELADA and BICYCLE – KOLO he made some kilometers. And Fani, SHE QUIT – JE ODNEHALA. She called her GRANDPA - DEDEK and left Dave to enjoy Goričko.
Finally, the day has come when Fani gave up before Dave did… Dave really enjoyed CYCLING - KOLESARJENJE around the Goričko region. With his HELMET - ČELADA and BICYCLE – KOLO he made some kilometers. And Fani, SHE QUIT – JE ODNEHALA. She called her GRANDPA - DEDEK and left Dave to enjoy Goričko.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Our happy couple enjoyed some work as they followed the CALL OF NATURE or KLIC NARAVE by planting TREE SEEDLINGS - SADIKE. They brought some GLOVES or ROKAVICE and they got a MOTIKA or a HOW, and a SHOVEL or LOPATA. They felt tired after a whole day of work for MOTHER NATURE or MATI NARAVA and enjoyed some food and wine. But Dave decided to just stick with “wine and dine” and to leave the HOJA PO ŽERJAVICI or WALK ON EMBERS to professionals…
Our happy couple enjoyed some work as they followed the CALL OF NATURE or KLIC NARAVE by planting TREE SEEDLINGS - SADIKE. They brought some GLOVES or ROKAVICE and they got a MOTIKA or a HOW, and a SHOVEL or LOPATA. They felt tired after a whole day of work for MOTHER NATURE or MATI NARAVA and enjoyed some food and wine. But Dave decided to just stick with “wine and dine” and to leave the HOJA PO ŽERJAVICI or WALK ON EMBERS to professionals…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Apparently, the day at the farm will end happily. Dave learned that MESO IZ TUNKE means MEAT IN MINCED LARD, NAČRT means PLAN, GNOJ is MANURE, GNOJITI – FERTILIZE, VILE – MANURE FORKS, SAMOKOLNICA - WHEELBARROW, JABLANE - APPLE TREES, MALINE - RASPBERRIES, ROBIDE – BLACKBERRIES, MARELICE – APRICOTS, BRESKEV – PEACH … and they are still confused if TOPINAMBUR is really a JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE.
Apparently, the day at the farm will end happily. Dave learned that MESO IZ TUNKE means MEAT IN MINCED LARD, NAČRT means PLAN, GNOJ is MANURE, GNOJITI – FERTILIZE, VILE – MANURE FORKS, SAMOKOLNICA - WHEELBARROW, JABLANE - APPLE TREES, MALINE - RASPBERRIES, ROBIDE – BLACKBERRIES, MARELICE – APRICOTS, BRESKEV – PEACH … and they are still confused if TOPINAMBUR is really a JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave prepares for the day at the ORGANIC FARM – EKOLOŠKA KMETIJA. He needs OLD CLOTHES – STARA OBLAČILA and RUBBER BOOTS – GUMIJASTI ŠKORNJI. He can’t go BAREFOOT - BOS. He’s practicing some new words like ŽIVINOREJA - LIVESTOCK FARMING, SAMOOSKRBA is SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ZELENJAVNI VRT – VEGETABLE GARDEN, KOZA - GOAT, KOKOŠ - CHICKEN and he already knows that a VINSKA KLET is a WINE CELLAR.
Dave prepares for the day at the ORGANIC FARM – EKOLOŠKA KMETIJA. He needs OLD CLOTHES – STARA OBLAČILA and RUBBER BOOTS – GUMIJASTI ŠKORNJI. He can’t go BAREFOOT - BOS. He’s practicing some new words like ŽIVINOREJA - LIVESTOCK FARMING, SAMOOSKRBA is SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ZELENJAVNI VRT – VEGETABLE GARDEN, KOZA - GOAT, KOKOŠ - CHICKEN and he already knows that a VINSKA KLET is a WINE CELLAR.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There are a lot of TREES - DREVESA in Slovenia. In fact, 64% of Slovenia is covered by forests. And today Dave learned that the WOODS or FOREST is called a GOZD. Also, HRAST is OAK, BUKEV is BEECH, LIPA is LINDEN, BREZA – BIRCH, BOR – PINE, SMREKA is SPRUCE, LUBJE is BARK and a NEVESTA is a BRIDE.
There are a lot of TREES - DREVESA in Slovenia. In fact, 64% of Slovenia is covered by forests. And today Dave learned that the WOODS or FOREST is called a GOZD. Also, HRAST is OAK, BUKEV is BEECH, LIPA is LINDEN, BREZA – BIRCH, BOR – PINE, SMREKA is SPRUCE, LUBJE is BARK and a NEVESTA is a BRIDE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave arrived at the GAS or PETROL STATION – BENCINSKA ČRPALKA with a “bomba”. But he didn’t have a real bomb with him. A PLINSKA BOMBA is another word for what Slovene’s call PLINSKA JEKLENKA or GAS CYLINDER. Fani likes using GAS – PLIN for making her COFFEE – KAVA, and not ELECTRICITY – ELEKTRIKA, which she says is EXPENSIVE – DRAGA.
Dave arrived at the GAS or PETROL STATION – BENCINSKA ČRPALKA with a “bomba”. But he didn’t have a real bomb with him. A PLINSKA BOMBA is another word for what Slovene’s call PLINSKA JEKLENKA or GAS CYLINDER. Fani likes using GAS – PLIN for making her COFFEE – KAVA, and not ELECTRICITY – ELEKTRIKA, which she says is EXPENSIVE – DRAGA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave has had an enjoyable time at the FONTANA PIVA ŽALEC – ŽALEC BEER FOUNTAIN! He has learned the words for... TO GO ON A TRIP – ITI NA IZLET, A GLASS – KOZAREC, GLASSES/SPECTACLES – OČALA, ARE YOU OK? – SI V REDU?, THE BEST – NAJBOLJŠI, OPTIKA – OPTICIAN, DRUNK – PIJAN, and YOU ARE IN TROUBLE! – TI SI V TEŽAVAH!
Dave has had an enjoyable time at the FONTANA PIVA ŽALEC – ŽALEC BEER FOUNTAIN! He has learned the words for... TO GO ON A TRIP – ITI NA IZLET, A GLASS – KOZAREC, GLASSES/SPECTACLES – OČALA, ARE YOU OK? – SI V REDU?, THE BEST – NAJBOLJŠI, OPTIKA – OPTICIAN, DRUNK – PIJAN, and YOU ARE IN TROUBLE! – TI SI V TEŽAVAH!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The week didn't start off so well for Dave. He was “in the doghouse” or IN TROUBLE - V TEŽAVAH with Fani because he forgot to go to the CINEMA – KINO with her. He was a bit SERIOUS - RESEN today. Thankfully, Jakob's ADVICE – NASVET over a DRAUGHT BEER – TOČENO PIVO helped him out. Dave learned that KAJ TE MUČI? means WHAT’S BOTHERING YOU? and NE ZASPI is DON’T FALL ASLEEP. He also learned that MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL is DELA SLONA IZ MUHE, and that ON THE HOUSE/FOR FREE is BREZPLAČNO. Thankfully, Fani FORGAVE HIM – OPROSTILA MU JE…this time.
The week didn't start off so well for Dave. He was “in the doghouse” or IN TROUBLE - V TEŽAVAH with Fani because he forgot to go to the CINEMA – KINO with her. He was a bit SERIOUS - RESEN today. Thankfully, Jakob's ADVICE – NASVET over a DRAUGHT BEER – TOČENO PIVO helped him out. Dave learned that KAJ TE MUČI? means WHAT’S BOTHERING YOU? and NE ZASPI is DON’T FALL ASLEEP. He also learned that MAKING A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL is DELA SLONA IZ MUHE, and that ON THE HOUSE/FOR FREE is BREZPLAČNO. Thankfully, Fani FORGAVE HIM – OPROSTILA MU JE…this time.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave really can be PERSISTANT - VZTRAJEN. But not for the right DESICION – ODLOČITEV. Anyway, today he learned some new words, which means he is persistent when it comes to learning Slovene. DEJA VU is PRIVID, to BE SURE is BITI PREPRIČAN, a LIGHT DINNER is LAHKA VEČERJA, a KILO or KILOGRAM is KILOGRAM and to LOOSE WEIGHT means SHUJŠATI.
Dave really can be PERSISTANT - VZTRAJEN. But not for the right DESICION – ODLOČITEV. Anyway, today he learned some new words, which means he is persistent when it comes to learning Slovene. DEJA VU is PRIVID, to BE SURE is BITI PREPRIČAN, a LIGHT DINNER is LAHKA VEČERJA, a KILO or KILOGRAM is KILOGRAM and to LOOSE WEIGHT means SHUJŠATI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave had a pretty interesting day. HIS CAR GOT STOLEN – AVTO SO MU UKRADLI. Well actually, NOT FOR REAL – NE ZARES. HE MEMORIZED – ZAPOMNIL SI JE the wrong parking number. The SECURITY GUARD – VARNOSTNIK helped him solve the situation and the POLICE - POLICIJA was also involved. Eventually, he did get the car back as well as a pair of BRAND NEW TROUSERS – ČISTO NOVE HLAČE.
Dave had a pretty interesting day. HIS CAR GOT STOLEN – AVTO SO MU UKRADLI. Well actually, NOT FOR REAL – NE ZARES. HE MEMORIZED – ZAPOMNIL SI JE the wrong parking number. The SECURITY GUARD – VARNOSTNIK helped him solve the situation and the POLICE - POLICIJA was also involved. Eventually, he did get the car back as well as a pair of BRAND NEW TROUSERS – ČISTO NOVE HLAČE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It started off with a conversation about our PLANET EARTH – PLANET ZEMLJA, the SUN – SONCE, the MOON – LUNA, STARS – ZVEZDE and our SOLAR SYTEM – OSONČJE. Then they stumbled on to the topic of ALIENS – VESOLJCI, UFOs – NLP-ji… And what followed next was an out-of-this-world experience… :) ?
It started off with a conversation about our PLANET EARTH – PLANET ZEMLJA, the SUN – SONCE, the MOON – LUNA, STARS – ZVEZDE and our SOLAR SYTEM – OSONČJE. Then they stumbled on to the topic of ALIENS – VESOLJCI, UFOs – NLP-ji… And what followed next was an out-of-this-world experience… :) ?
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It's really amazing how Dave gains knowledge at every turn. Today he learned new words at the FARM - KMETIJA: LIPA is LINDEN TREE, ČAJ is TEA, SESTRIČNA means FEMALE COUSIN, ZAROČENEC is FIANCE, HLEV is BARN, KRAVE MOLZNICE are DAIRY COWS, KOKOŠ is CHICKEN, JAJCA are EGGS, ZAJEC is RABBIT, SENCA is SHADOW … and he now knows that there is a LOT OF WORK – VELIKO DELA at every farm, every day.
It's really amazing how Dave gains knowledge at every turn. Today he learned new words at the FARM - KMETIJA: LIPA is LINDEN TREE, ČAJ is TEA, SESTRIČNA means FEMALE COUSIN, ZAROČENEC is FIANCE, HLEV is BARN, KRAVE MOLZNICE are DAIRY COWS, KOKOŠ is CHICKEN, JAJCA are EGGS, ZAJEC is RABBIT, SENCA is SHADOW … and he now knows that there is a LOT OF WORK – VELIKO DELA at every farm, every day.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave doesn't have to go to the KIDS PARTY – OTROŠKA ZABAVA, or the THEATRE – GLEDALIŠČE. I'm not sure he was that keen on going anyway but, unfortunately, he does have to work on Saturday morning. There's INVENTURA or a STOCK TAKE at the bar. He'll have TO COUNT - PREŠTETI a lot of things. They also have to do some VZDRŽEVANJE or MAINTENANCE. He might have to use a PAINTBRUSH - ČOPIČ, or a HAMMER AND NAILS – KLADIVO IN ŽEBLJE. Let's just hope that the boss doesn't ask him to climb any LADDERS – LESTEV or LOJTRA, and that they get everything done quickly so that Dave can relax for the rest of the weekend!
Dave doesn't have to go to the KIDS PARTY – OTROŠKA ZABAVA, or the THEATRE – GLEDALIŠČE. I'm not sure he was that keen on going anyway but, unfortunately, he does have to work on Saturday morning. There's INVENTURA or a STOCK TAKE at the bar. He'll have TO COUNT - PREŠTETI a lot of things. They also have to do some VZDRŽEVANJE or MAINTENANCE. He might have to use a PAINTBRUSH - ČOPIČ, or a HAMMER AND NAILS – KLADIVO IN ŽEBLJE. Let's just hope that the boss doesn't ask him to climb any LADDERS – LESTEV or LOJTRA, and that they get everything done quickly so that Dave can relax for the rest of the weekend!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
SPRING JE TUKAJ – POMLAD IS HERE and it’s time for SPRING CLEANING – SPOMLADANSKO ČIŠČENJE. Fani has made plans for them … They will WASH THE BEDDING – OPRALA POSTELJNINO, AIR THE PILLOWS - PREZRAČILA VZGLAVNIKE and the BLANKETS – ODEJE. They also need to do some DUSTING – BRISANJE PRAHU, VACUUMING – SESANJE and MOP THE FLOOR – BRISATI TAL. And while Dave still can’t wake up, he’s probably having SPRING TIREDNESS – SPOMLADANSKA UTRUJENOST.
SPRING JE TUKAJ – POMLAD IS HERE and it’s time for SPRING CLEANING – SPOMLADANSKO ČIŠČENJE. Fani has made plans for them … They will WASH THE BEDDING – OPRALA POSTELJNINO, AIR THE PILLOWS - PREZRAČILA VZGLAVNIKE and the BLANKETS – ODEJE. They also need to do some DUSTING – BRISANJE PRAHU, VACUUMING – SESANJE and MOP THE FLOOR – BRISATI TAL. And while Dave still can’t wake up, he’s probably having SPRING TIREDNESS – SPOMLADANSKA UTRUJENOST.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned a very important lesson for life – not to play a VIDEO GAME – VIDEO IGRICA on your COMPUTER – RAČUNALNIK in the presence of your girlfriend, unless you want to be single… Fani didn’t find it amusing at all. She thought Dave is ADDICTED - ZASVOJEN with playing video games. She also didn’t like the fact that the game was about an ASSASSIN – PLAČAN MORILEC. So in the end Dave had to DELETE or IZBRISATI the game…
Today Dave learned a very important lesson for life – not to play a VIDEO GAME – VIDEO IGRICA on your COMPUTER – RAČUNALNIK in the presence of your girlfriend, unless you want to be single… Fani didn’t find it amusing at all. She thought Dave is ADDICTED - ZASVOJEN with playing video games. She also didn’t like the fact that the game was about an ASSASSIN – PLAČAN MORILEC. So in the end Dave had to DELETE or IZBRISATI the game…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Well, seems it’s time for Dave to get some CONTACT LENSES – LEČE, or GLASSES – OČALA. The EYE DOCTOR – OKULIST said his EYESIGHT - VID is not what it used to be, as Dave can no longer read the NEWSPAPER HEADLINES – ČASOPISNIH NASLOVOV from more than 2 meters away. And we also learned today that Dave prefers BEANS – FIŽOL over LENTILS – LEČA.
Well, seems it’s time for Dave to get some CONTACT LENSES – LEČE, or GLASSES – OČALA. The EYE DOCTOR – OKULIST said his EYESIGHT - VID is not what it used to be, as Dave can no longer read the NEWSPAPER HEADLINES – ČASOPISNIH NASLOVOV from more than 2 meters away. And we also learned today that Dave prefers BEANS – FIŽOL over LENTILS – LEČA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
WINTER - ZIMA is over... Dave and Fani are ready for SPRING – POMLAD. They decided to go for a SONIC BATH – ZVOČNO KOPEL with gongs at the EQUINOX – ob ENAKONOČJU. This time Dave also learned that BODY is TELO, SOUL is DUŠA and MIND is UM (our THOUGHTS – MISLI). Well, the DECISION – ODLOČITEV was right, they had a wonderful relaxing time together.
WINTER - ZIMA is over... Dave and Fani are ready for SPRING – POMLAD. They decided to go for a SONIC BATH – ZVOČNO KOPEL with gongs at the EQUINOX – ob ENAKONOČJU. This time Dave also learned that BODY is TELO, SOUL is DUŠA and MIND is UM (our THOUGHTS – MISLI). Well, the DECISION – ODLOČITEV was right, they had a wonderful relaxing time together.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
As Fani suspected Dave had “NEKAJ ZA BREGOM” or A HIDDEN AGENDA today, but in a good way, as he wanted to attend a CONCERT - KONCERT of a band that plays Irish and Scottish FOLK SONGS – NARODNE PESMI, but in a much harder version:) So the couple and their friends went to a local CONCERT HALL – KONCERTNA DVORANA. And as it was Dave’s idea, he decided the entrance fee was his treat or “da on časti vstopnino” as Pero put it… Rock ON!!!
As Fani suspected Dave had “NEKAJ ZA BREGOM” or A HIDDEN AGENDA today, but in a good way, as he wanted to attend a CONCERT - KONCERT of a band that plays Irish and Scottish FOLK SONGS – NARODNE PESMI, but in a much harder version:) So the couple and their friends went to a local CONCERT HALL – KONCERTNA DVORANA. And as it was Dave’s idea, he decided the entrance fee was his treat or “da on časti vstopnino” as Pero put it… Rock ON!!!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is very proud of his Irish descent. Celebrating St. Patrick´s Day means a lot to him as St. Patrick is one of Ireland’s most celebrated PATRON SAINTS or ZAŠČITNIKI. The main colour on this day is GREEN or ZELENA as it is associated with the shamrock - a THREE-LEAF CLOVER or TRIPERESNA DETELJICA. But there are no PARADES - PARADE here in Slovenia, so Dave decided to throw a party with some CORNED BEEF and CABBAGE – GOVEDINA in ZELJE, plus lots of BEER!!! Sláinte!
Dave is very proud of his Irish descent. Celebrating St. Patrick´s Day means a lot to him as St. Patrick is one of Ireland’s most celebrated PATRON SAINTS or ZAŠČITNIKI. The main colour on this day is GREEN or ZELENA as it is associated with the shamrock - a THREE-LEAF CLOVER or TRIPERESNA DETELJICA. But there are no PARADES - PARADE here in Slovenia, so Dave decided to throw a party with some CORNED BEEF and CABBAGE – GOVEDINA in ZELJE, plus lots of BEER!!! Sláinte!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave started to read the NOVEL – ROMAN “A FAREWELL TO ARMS – ZBOGOM OROŽJE”, a work about the 1st WORLD WAR - 1. SVETOVNA VOJNA. Dave wanted to visit the places of the ISONZO FRONT – SOŠKA FRONT, especially the Museum of Kobarid with its marvelous EXHIBITION - RAZSTAVA. The merry couple also plans to visit the nearby CHARNEL HOUSE - KOSTNICA. And of course, our Irish friend also loves food. And when he heard about KOBARID CHEESE – KOBARIŠKI SIR and the ISONZO TROUT – SOŠKA POSTRV, he already knew the visit to the Soča region or Posočje would be good.
Dave started to read the NOVEL – ROMAN “A FAREWELL TO ARMS – ZBOGOM OROŽJE”, a work about the 1st WORLD WAR - 1. SVETOVNA VOJNA. Dave wanted to visit the places of the ISONZO FRONT – SOŠKA FRONT, especially the Museum of Kobarid with its marvelous EXHIBITION - RAZSTAVA. The merry couple also plans to visit the nearby CHARNEL HOUSE - KOSTNICA. And of course, our Irish friend also loves food. And when he heard about KOBARID CHEESE – KOBARIŠKI SIR and the ISONZO TROUT – SOŠKA POSTRV, he already knew the visit to the Soča region or Posočje would be good.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There was a BANK ROBBERY – BANČNI ROP in town. One of the ROBBERS – ROPARJI was a FOREIGNER – TUJEC. They stole CASH – GOTOVINA, WALLETS - DENARNICE and other VALUABLES – DRAGOCENOSTI. The same night Dave had an EXCITING DREAM – VZNEMIRLJIVE SANJE and Fani found a mysterious BLACK BAG - ČRNA TORBA in their kitchen.
There was a BANK ROBBERY – BANČNI ROP in town. One of the ROBBERS – ROPARJI was a FOREIGNER – TUJEC. They stole CASH – GOTOVINA, WALLETS - DENARNICE and other VALUABLES – DRAGOCENOSTI. The same night Dave had an EXCITING DREAM – VZNEMIRLJIVE SANJE and Fani found a mysterious BLACK BAG - ČRNA TORBA in their kitchen.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave SURPRISED – JE PRESENETIL Fani WITH FLOWERS – Z ROŽAMI, COFFEE – KAVA, PANCAKES - PALAČINKE and TICKETS – VSTOPNICE for the THEATRE - GLEDALIŠČE. Every year we mark INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – MEDNARODNI DAN ŽENA and Dave wanted Fani to feel special today. Well, he almost did…
Dave SURPRISED – JE PRESENETIL Fani WITH FLOWERS – Z ROŽAMI, COFFEE – KAVA, PANCAKES - PALAČINKE and TICKETS – VSTOPNICE for the THEATRE - GLEDALIŠČE. Every year we mark INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – MEDNARODNI DAN ŽENA and Dave wanted Fani to feel special today. Well, he almost did…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave's Pub Quiz looks like it's going to be a success… And he did learn some valuable new words along the way. HISTORY is ZGODOVINA and GEOGRAPHY is GEOGRAFIJA. THE LONGEST - NAJDALJŠI, THE SHORTEST - NAJKRAJŠI, THE OLDEST - NAJSTAREJŠI, THE YOUNGEST - NAJMLAJŠI, THE TALLEST - NAJVIŠJI, THE BIGGEST – NAJVEČJI, and THE SMALLEST - NAJMANJŠI. THE RICHEST is NAJBOGATEJŠI and THE POOREST is NAJREVNEJŠI. And, of course, Fani is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL - NAJLEPŠA, THE SMARTEST - NAJPAMETNEJŠA, and THE BEST - NAJBOLJŠA woman for Dave! And he is THE LUCKIEST – NAJSREČNEJŠI man in the world!
Dave's Pub Quiz looks like it's going to be a success… And he did learn some valuable new words along the way. HISTORY is ZGODOVINA and GEOGRAPHY is GEOGRAFIJA. THE LONGEST - NAJDALJŠI, THE SHORTEST - NAJKRAJŠI, THE OLDEST - NAJSTAREJŠI, THE YOUNGEST - NAJMLAJŠI, THE TALLEST - NAJVIŠJI, THE BIGGEST – NAJVEČJI, and THE SMALLEST - NAJMANJŠI. THE RICHEST is NAJBOGATEJŠI and THE POOREST is NAJREVNEJŠI. And, of course, Fani is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL - NAJLEPŠA, THE SMARTEST - NAJPAMETNEJŠA, and THE BEST - NAJBOLJŠA woman for Dave! And he is THE LUCKIEST – NAJSREČNEJŠI man in the world!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave obviously has a good heart… He did some CHARITY WORK in the past – DOBRODELNO DELO – and he's even going to wake up early on Saturday morning to do some VOLUNTEER WORK - PROSTOVOLJNO DELO at the ANIMAL SHELTER - ZAVETIŠČE. There, he will have to FEED THE ANIMALS - NAHRANITI ŽIVALI, CLEAN the place - POČISTITI, and maybe even help people to CHOOSE A NEW PET - IZBRATI NOVEGA HIŠNEGA LJUBLJENČKA. He'd better set a few alarms, JUST IN CASE he falls asleep again – ZA VSAK SLUČAJ... But as Fani said, RANA URA, ZLATA URA – EARLY HOUR, GOLDEN HOUR. Nice work, Dave!
Dave obviously has a good heart… He did some CHARITY WORK in the past – DOBRODELNO DELO – and he's even going to wake up early on Saturday morning to do some VOLUNTEER WORK - PROSTOVOLJNO DELO at the ANIMAL SHELTER - ZAVETIŠČE. There, he will have to FEED THE ANIMALS - NAHRANITI ŽIVALI, CLEAN the place - POČISTITI, and maybe even help people to CHOOSE A NEW PET - IZBRATI NOVEGA HIŠNEGA LJUBLJENČKA. He'd better set a few alarms, JUST IN CASE he falls asleep again – ZA VSAK SLUČAJ... But as Fani said, RANA URA, ZLATA URA – EARLY HOUR, GOLDEN HOUR. Nice work, Dave!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It’s also probably happened to you already that the COMPUTER – RAČUNALNIK, STOPPED WORKING – JE NEHAL DELATI when you had to urgently do something. Luckily for Dave and Fani their friend Pero could fix the problem. As he PLUGGED IT IN/CONNECTED IT - PRIKLJUČIL, he found out that the POWER SUPPLY - NAPAJANJE was OK, but that the RAM or computer memory wasn’t… So, thanks to Pero, the computer is working again and Fani can finish the paper and print it out… That’s of course if the PRINTER - TISKALNIK is working…
It’s also probably happened to you already that the COMPUTER – RAČUNALNIK, STOPPED WORKING – JE NEHAL DELATI when you had to urgently do something. Luckily for Dave and Fani their friend Pero could fix the problem. As he PLUGGED IT IN/CONNECTED IT - PRIKLJUČIL, he found out that the POWER SUPPLY - NAPAJANJE was OK, but that the RAM or computer memory wasn’t… So, thanks to Pero, the computer is working again and Fani can finish the paper and print it out… That’s of course if the PRINTER - TISKALNIK is working…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave was too STUBBORN – TRMAST to dress properly before his winter run and now he's in bed with A COLD – PREHLAD. At least he doesn't have the FLU - GRIPA. Fani's going to go to the LEKARNA - PHARMACY for some MEDICINE - ZDRAVILO. His SYMPTOMS - SIMPTOMI include SNEEZING - KIHANJE and a SORE THROAT – BOLEČE GRLO. He's also a little bit DIZZY – OMOTIČEN and HE HAS A RUNNY NOSE – TEČE MU IZ NOSU. It looks like that's the only thing that's running today... Dave won't be going for a RUN - TEK anytime soon.
Dave was too STUBBORN – TRMAST to dress properly before his winter run and now he's in bed with A COLD – PREHLAD. At least he doesn't have the FLU - GRIPA. Fani's going to go to the LEKARNA - PHARMACY for some MEDICINE - ZDRAVILO. His SYMPTOMS - SIMPTOMI include SNEEZING - KIHANJE and a SORE THROAT – BOLEČE GRLO. He's also a little bit DIZZY – OMOTIČEN and HE HAS A RUNNY NOSE – TEČE MU IZ NOSU. It looks like that's the only thing that's running today... Dave won't be going for a RUN - TEK anytime soon.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
This was Dave’s first time in PRISON – v ZAPORU. He met a lot of PRISONERS – ZAPORNIKI, who were behind BARS – REŠETKE in their CELLS – CELICE. The students had to FOLLOW THE RULES – UPOŠTEVATI PRAVILA and were told NOT TO TALK TO THE PRISONERS – NE POGOVARJATI SE Z ZAPORNIKI, not to react to their COMMENTS – PRIPOMBE, and avoid EYE CONTACT – OČESNI STIK. But they did lose the KEYS – KLJUČE to one of the prison doors, which remained LOCKED – ZAKLENJENA. Dave said they should call 113 - the police – to rescue them from inside the prison ;)
This was Dave’s first time in PRISON – v ZAPORU. He met a lot of PRISONERS – ZAPORNIKI, who were behind BARS – REŠETKE in their CELLS – CELICE. The students had to FOLLOW THE RULES – UPOŠTEVATI PRAVILA and were told NOT TO TALK TO THE PRISONERS – NE POGOVARJATI SE Z ZAPORNIKI, not to react to their COMMENTS – PRIPOMBE, and avoid EYE CONTACT – OČESNI STIK. But they did lose the KEYS – KLJUČE to one of the prison doors, which remained LOCKED – ZAKLENJENA. Dave said they should call 113 - the police – to rescue them from inside the prison ;)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani can be very PROUD - PONOSNA of her Dave. He proved to be a HERO - JUNAK again… HE SAVED A LIFE – REŠIL JE ŽIVLJENJE of a woman. SHE WAS DROWNING – SE JE UTAPLJALA. Meanwhile, Fani was RELAXING – SE JE SPROŠČALA in the SAUNA - SAVNA. And NEXT TIME - NASLEDNJIČ, they’ll go to Prekmurje and visit a SPA - TOPLICE there.
Fani can be very PROUD - PONOSNA of her Dave. He proved to be a HERO - JUNAK again… HE SAVED A LIFE – REŠIL JE ŽIVLJENJE of a woman. SHE WAS DROWNING – SE JE UTAPLJALA. Meanwhile, Fani was RELAXING – SE JE SPROŠČALA in the SAUNA - SAVNA. And NEXT TIME - NASLEDNJIČ, they’ll go to Prekmurje and visit a SPA - TOPLICE there.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
You have to admit the conversation was a bit strange. But, nevertheless, TO GOSSIP has many names in Slovene, like OPRAVLJATI, VLEČI NEKOGA PO ZOBEH or ČENČATI… And when you pull a joke on someone or trick someone, they say POVLEČI ZA NOS. And to complete the rule of three, usually, if you don’t believe someone, you would say STOP IT… but of course it’s not like that in Slovenia. In some parts of the country, you will hear the saying, IDI V RIT!
You have to admit the conversation was a bit strange. But, nevertheless, TO GOSSIP has many names in Slovene, like OPRAVLJATI, VLEČI NEKOGA PO ZOBEH or ČENČATI… And when you pull a joke on someone or trick someone, they say POVLEČI ZA NOS. And to complete the rule of three, usually, if you don’t believe someone, you would say STOP IT… but of course it’s not like that in Slovenia. In some parts of the country, you will hear the saying, IDI V RIT!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave GOT SICK - JE ZBOLEL and Fani thinks it’s NOTHING SERIOUS – NIČ RESNEGA. Well Dave called the DOCTOR – ZDRAVNIK anyway. He suggested HOT TEA – VROČI ČAJ, CHICKEN SOUP – KOKOŠJO JUHO, ZDRAVILO ZA ZNIŽANJE TEMPERATURE – MEDICINE TO REDUCE FEVER, and VITAMINS – VITAMINI. But nothing helps Dave… So, he’s looking for a SECOND OPINION – DRUGO MNENJE.
Dave GOT SICK - JE ZBOLEL and Fani thinks it’s NOTHING SERIOUS – NIČ RESNEGA. Well Dave called the DOCTOR – ZDRAVNIK anyway. He suggested HOT TEA – VROČI ČAJ, CHICKEN SOUP – KOKOŠJO JUHO, ZDRAVILO ZA ZNIŽANJE TEMPERATURE – MEDICINE TO REDUCE FEVER, and VITAMINS – VITAMINI. But nothing helps Dave… So, he’s looking for a SECOND OPINION – DRUGO MNENJE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
DOGOVORJENO – IT’S A DEAL! Dave just bought a new ARMCHAIR - FOTELJ. It’s packed with MODERN TECHNOLOGY – SODOBNA TEHNOLOGIJA. It has a CUP HOLDER – DRŽALO ZA KOZARCE. The seating is made of LEATHER - USNJE, you can put your FEET UP – NOGE GOR, it has a USB PORT – USB VTIČNICA, and allows HANDS-FREE CALLING – PROSTOROČNO TELEFONIRANJE. But the best thing of all is that it can give you a MASSAGE – MASAŽA. Lucky Dave.. and lucky Fani….
DOGOVORJENO – IT’S A DEAL! Dave just bought a new ARMCHAIR - FOTELJ. It’s packed with MODERN TECHNOLOGY – SODOBNA TEHNOLOGIJA. It has a CUP HOLDER – DRŽALO ZA KOZARCE. The seating is made of LEATHER - USNJE, you can put your FEET UP – NOGE GOR, it has a USB PORT – USB VTIČNICA, and allows HANDS-FREE CALLING – PROSTOROČNO TELEFONIRANJE. But the best thing of all is that it can give you a MASSAGE – MASAŽA. Lucky Dave.. and lucky Fani….
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
“Kidanje snega” or SNOW SHOVELING, a common sport for Slovenes. A lot of work, but it goes a lot faster with a SNEŽNA FREZA or SNOW BLOWER. With the help of this ingenious machine, you can clear the “ajnfart” or DOVOZ - DRIVEWAY of snow in no time… But even if you put in a lot of effort to clear the driveway, you still have to wait for the SNOW PLOW or SNEŽNI PLUG to clear the road, so that you can drive safely…
“Kidanje snega” or SNOW SHOVELING, a common sport for Slovenes. A lot of work, but it goes a lot faster with a SNEŽNA FREZA or SNOW BLOWER. With the help of this ingenious machine, you can clear the “ajnfart” or DOVOZ - DRIVEWAY of snow in no time… But even if you put in a lot of effort to clear the driveway, you still have to wait for the SNOW PLOW or SNEŽNI PLUG to clear the road, so that you can drive safely…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Our couple has decided to go on a HOLIDAY - DOPUST. But not just any holiday, but on a CRUISE or KRIŽARJENJE. They will board a CRUISE SHIP - KRIŽARKA in Genoa and travel to Barcelona, Gibraltar and also Casablanca… Fani was a bit skeptical the couple could AFFORD – PRIVOŠČITI SI the cruise, but Dave said “if you cruise you can’t lose” … so… guess what, our couple is going on a cruise :)
Our couple has decided to go on a HOLIDAY - DOPUST. But not just any holiday, but on a CRUISE or KRIŽARJENJE. They will board a CRUISE SHIP - KRIŽARKA in Genoa and travel to Barcelona, Gibraltar and also Casablanca… Fani was a bit skeptical the couple could AFFORD – PRIVOŠČITI SI the cruise, but Dave said “if you cruise you can’t lose” … so… guess what, our couple is going on a cruise :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave really dug deep into some tricky Slovenian sounds. Now he knows words which don't have any VOWELS - SAMOGLASNIKI, but lots of CONSONANTS - SOGLASNIKI. Fani is PROUD – PONOSNA of him because he has been so PRIDEN – GOOD/HARD-WORKING. We also learned that Dave comes from a PENINSULA - POLOTOK. The end of it, the CAPE is calles RT. ČRKA is a LETTER, ČRV is a WORM, KRT is a MOLE, 'BRŽ' means 'GO FASTER' and PRT is a TABLECLOTH. I'm not quite sure when Dave is going to need all those words... Maybe in the GARDEN - VRT.
Today Dave really dug deep into some tricky Slovenian sounds. Now he knows words which don't have any VOWELS - SAMOGLASNIKI, but lots of CONSONANTS - SOGLASNIKI. Fani is PROUD – PONOSNA of him because he has been so PRIDEN – GOOD/HARD-WORKING. We also learned that Dave comes from a PENINSULA - POLOTOK. The end of it, the CAPE is calles RT. ČRKA is a LETTER, ČRV is a WORM, KRT is a MOLE, 'BRŽ' means 'GO FASTER' and PRT is a TABLECLOTH. I'm not quite sure when Dave is going to need all those words... Maybe in the GARDEN - VRT.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave wanted to surprise Fani but in the end HE WAS SURPRISED – JE BIL PRESENEČEN. HE MET – SREČAL JE his friend Kristina, the little girl that he met at the shopping centre WHEN SHE GOT LOST - KO SE JE IZGUBILA. They found out how they both know Fani, Kristina's KINDERGARTEN TEACHER – VZGOJITELJICA. It was really nice to have a CHAP – KLEPET with her.
Dave wanted to surprise Fani but in the end HE WAS SURPRISED – JE BIL PRESENEČEN. HE MET – SREČAL JE his friend Kristina, the little girl that he met at the shopping centre WHEN SHE GOT LOST - KO SE JE IZGUBILA. They found out how they both know Fani, Kristina's KINDERGARTEN TEACHER – VZGOJITELJICA. It was really nice to have a CHAP – KLEPET with her.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Do you remember your NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – NOVOLETNA ZAOBLJUBA? Have you been shocked by the VAGA/TEHTNICA - SCALE as well and decided to go on DIET – DIETA too? Have you also decided to eat less steak and more VEGETABLES - ZELENJAVA, like KORENČEK – CARROTS, POR – LEEK, BROKOLI – BROCCOLI, ŠPINAČA – SPINACH and CVETAČA - CAULIFLOWER. Well, our two friends are on a diet…at least Fani is and wants Dave to be a part of it as well…Of course, Dave is against it and decides to cheat. But as you know, you eventually get caught…
Do you remember your NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – NOVOLETNA ZAOBLJUBA? Have you been shocked by the VAGA/TEHTNICA - SCALE as well and decided to go on DIET – DIETA too? Have you also decided to eat less steak and more VEGETABLES - ZELENJAVA, like KORENČEK – CARROTS, POR – LEEK, BROKOLI – BROCCOLI, ŠPINAČA – SPINACH and CVETAČA - CAULIFLOWER. Well, our two friends are on a diet…at least Fani is and wants Dave to be a part of it as well…Of course, Dave is against it and decides to cheat. But as you know, you eventually get caught…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave’s life in Slovenia caught the attention of a RADIO STATION – RADIJSKA POSTAJA. They wanted to do an INTERVIEW - INTERVJU with him about his life in Slovenia. As Dave never had a radio appearance before, he did experience TREMA – STAGE FRIGHT. The technician quickly managed to calm him down, saying the recording IS NOT LIVE – NI V ŽIVO… So, after Dave calmed down, he got his HEADPHONES - SLUŠALKE and MICROPHONE - MIKROFON set, and it was time for the interview to start!!!
Dave’s life in Slovenia caught the attention of a RADIO STATION – RADIJSKA POSTAJA. They wanted to do an INTERVIEW - INTERVJU with him about his life in Slovenia. As Dave never had a radio appearance before, he did experience TREMA – STAGE FRIGHT. The technician quickly managed to calm him down, saying the recording IS NOT LIVE – NI V ŽIVO… So, after Dave calmed down, he got his HEADPHONES - SLUŠALKE and MICROPHONE - MIKROFON set, and it was time for the interview to start!!!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The dance teacher Pola and Fani are putting Dave through his paces. He'll get the hang of it. He's also learning some important dance lingo in Slovene. VODITI is TO LEAD, DRSATI is TO SLIDE, BOKI are HIPS and KORAK is A STEP. NAPREJ is FORWARDS, NAZAJ is BACKWARDS, OBRNI SE is TURN AROUND, TELO is BODY and DUŠA is SOUL. It's the early days but I'm sure that Dave will find his PASSION - STRAST for DANCE - PLES soon.
The dance teacher Pola and Fani are putting Dave through his paces. He'll get the hang of it. He's also learning some important dance lingo in Slovene. VODITI is TO LEAD, DRSATI is TO SLIDE, BOKI are HIPS and KORAK is A STEP. NAPREJ is FORWARDS, NAZAJ is BACKWARDS, OBRNI SE is TURN AROUND, TELO is BODY and DUŠA is SOUL. It's the early days but I'm sure that Dave will find his PASSION - STRAST for DANCE - PLES soon.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today the ice cream man, Sladoledar Sandi, made Dave & Mia's wishes come true. Dave got VANILIJA - VANILLA (and not broccoli) FLAVOUR – OKUS. Mia had ČOKOLADA - CHOCOLATE and LUBENICA – WATERMELON. Dave learned that PULT is COUNTER. He wanted a ŠALČKA - a TUB/CUP which was NA PULTU – ON THE COUNTER… But Mia wanted him to have a KORNET - CONE. Dave also learned that KAVA Z MLEKOM is COFFEE WITH MILK, KAVA S SMETANO is COFFEE WITH CREAM... And the MAGIC WORD – ČAROBNA BESEDA is PLEASE - PROSIM!
Today the ice cream man, Sladoledar Sandi, made Dave & Mia's wishes come true. Dave got VANILIJA - VANILLA (and not broccoli) FLAVOUR – OKUS. Mia had ČOKOLADA - CHOCOLATE and LUBENICA – WATERMELON. Dave learned that PULT is COUNTER. He wanted a ŠALČKA - a TUB/CUP which was NA PULTU – ON THE COUNTER… But Mia wanted him to have a KORNET - CONE. Dave also learned that KAVA Z MLEKOM is COFFEE WITH MILK, KAVA S SMETANO is COFFEE WITH CREAM... And the MAGIC WORD – ČAROBNA BESEDA is PLEASE - PROSIM!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave found out that SPRING is POMLAD, SUMMER is POLETJE, AUTUMN or FALL is JESEN, and WINTER is ZIMA. These are the LETNI ČASI - the SEASONS. He also learned an unusual saying »Boš dobil volka v rito« - you'll get a wolf in your bottom… which means if you don't dress properly in spring, you'll get sick… It's better to be ZAŠVICAN/PREPOTEN – SWEATY and not sit on cold steps... but it's OK to eat SLADOLED – ICE CREAM, apparently!
Today Dave found out that SPRING is POMLAD, SUMMER is POLETJE, AUTUMN or FALL is JESEN, and WINTER is ZIMA. These are the LETNI ČASI - the SEASONS. He also learned an unusual saying »Boš dobil volka v rito« - you'll get a wolf in your bottom… which means if you don't dress properly in spring, you'll get sick… It's better to be ZAŠVICAN/PREPOTEN – SWEATY and not sit on cold steps... but it's OK to eat SLADOLED – ICE CREAM, apparently!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It’s not a FLYING CARPET – LETEČA PREPROGA, but it is an EXPENSIVE CARPET – DRAGA PREPROGA… Fani says it looks MAGICAL - ČAROBNO. She loves the PATTERNS - VZORCI, it’s HAND-MADE – ROČNO NAREJENO, and it does have 20,000 KNOTS - VOZLOV. It was MADE IN IRAN – NAREJENO V IRANU. But Dave and Fani have plenty of carpets to choose from, they can also buy a SVILENA PREPROGA – SILK CARPET, or a VOLNENA PREPROGA – WOOLEN CARPET.
It’s not a FLYING CARPET – LETEČA PREPROGA, but it is an EXPENSIVE CARPET – DRAGA PREPROGA… Fani says it looks MAGICAL - ČAROBNO. She loves the PATTERNS - VZORCI, it’s HAND-MADE – ROČNO NAREJENO, and it does have 20,000 KNOTS - VOZLOV. It was MADE IN IRAN – NAREJENO V IRANU. But Dave and Fani have plenty of carpets to choose from, they can also buy a SVILENA PREPROGA – SILK CARPET, or a VOLNENA PREPROGA – WOOLEN CARPET.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that NEVERJETNO means UNBELIEVABLE, PRVA OBLETNICA is FIRST ANNIVERSARY, DRUGA is SECOND and TRETJA is THIRD. He also practised his colours, although not too successfully… RDEČA - RED, BELA - WHITE, RUMENA - YELLOW and ZELENA - GREEN. He learned that a 'PLOŠČA' usually has a lot of meat on it, Slovenes love their SALAD - SOLATA... and whatever you do, don't flirt... or should I say… be too friendly with the waitress... PRIPOROČAM – I RECOMMEND IT!
Today Dave learned that NEVERJETNO means UNBELIEVABLE, PRVA OBLETNICA is FIRST ANNIVERSARY, DRUGA is SECOND and TRETJA is THIRD. He also practised his colours, although not too successfully… RDEČA - RED, BELA - WHITE, RUMENA - YELLOW and ZELENA - GREEN. He learned that a 'PLOŠČA' usually has a lot of meat on it, Slovenes love their SALAD - SOLATA... and whatever you do, don't flirt... or should I say… be too friendly with the waitress... PRIPOROČAM – I RECOMMEND IT!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave really had BAD LUCK – “IMEL JE SMOLO” … The PIPE BURST - je POČILA PIPA in the THEATRE - v GLEDALIŠČU. He also learned ROW is VRSTA and SEAT is SEDEŽ. They were sitting IN THE 7TH ROW – V SEDMI VRSTI on SEATS 14 and 15 - na ŠTIRINAJSTEM in PETNAJSTEM SEDEŽU.
Today Dave really had BAD LUCK – “IMEL JE SMOLO” … The PIPE BURST - je POČILA PIPA in the THEATRE - v GLEDALIŠČU. He also learned ROW is VRSTA and SEAT is SEDEŽ. They were sitting IN THE 7TH ROW – V SEDMI VRSTI on SEATS 14 and 15 - na ŠTIRINAJSTEM in PETNAJSTEM SEDEŽU.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, while poor Dave picks himself up off the floor, let's take a look at some of the new words he learned today. BETON is CONCRETE, JEKLO is STEEL, LES is WOOD, OPEKA is BRICK, and MALTA is MORTAR. He also learned an unusual one... a CEMENT MIXER is called a 'HRUŠKA', which also means PEAR. And Dave's not thinking about DOJENČKI - BABIES, MALČKI -TODDLERS or OTROCI - CHILDREN just yet… He has a HOUSE - HIŠA and a HONEYMOON - MEDENI TEDEN to pay for first!
So, while poor Dave picks himself up off the floor, let's take a look at some of the new words he learned today. BETON is CONCRETE, JEKLO is STEEL, LES is WOOD, OPEKA is BRICK, and MALTA is MORTAR. He also learned an unusual one... a CEMENT MIXER is called a 'HRUŠKA', which also means PEAR. And Dave's not thinking about DOJENČKI - BABIES, MALČKI -TODDLERS or OTROCI - CHILDREN just yet… He has a HOUSE - HIŠA and a HONEYMOON - MEDENI TEDEN to pay for first!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned a few new important words for everyday life in Slovenia. POLICA is a SHELF, ISKATI – TO LOOK/SEARCH FOR, IZGUBITI is TO LOSE and NAJTI is TO FIND. A MISSED CALL is a ZGREŠEN/NEODGOVORJEN KLIC, a WRONG NUMBER is a NAPAČNA ŠTEVILKA and if Dave TIDIED UP – POSPRAVLJATI once in a while, he wouldn't have to LOSE HIS NERVES - IZGUBITI ŽIVCE.
Today Dave learned a few new important words for everyday life in Slovenia. POLICA is a SHELF, ISKATI – TO LOOK/SEARCH FOR, IZGUBITI is TO LOSE and NAJTI is TO FIND. A MISSED CALL is a ZGREŠEN/NEODGOVORJEN KLIC, a WRONG NUMBER is a NAPAČNA ŠTEVILKA and if Dave TIDIED UP – POSPRAVLJATI once in a while, he wouldn't have to LOSE HIS NERVES - IZGUBITI ŽIVCE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Next time, it’ll be better if Dave takes out different kinds of WASTE – SMETI, one at a time, and not ALL AT ONCE – VSE NAENKRAT. And Dave learned that Slovenians also have WASTE SORTING – LOČEVANJE ODPADKOV. They separately dispose of their PAPER – PAPIR, PLASTIC – PLASTIKA, GLASS –STEKLO and ORGANIC WASTE – BIOLOŠKI ODPADKI.
Next time, it’ll be better if Dave takes out different kinds of WASTE – SMETI, one at a time, and not ALL AT ONCE – VSE NAENKRAT. And Dave learned that Slovenians also have WASTE SORTING – LOČEVANJE ODPADKOV. They separately dispose of their PAPER – PAPIR, PLASTIC – PLASTIKA, GLASS –STEKLO and ORGANIC WASTE – BIOLOŠKI ODPADKI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The Story continues... Milena is a treasure trove of new words for Dave … UTRUJEN/A means TIRED, RAZOČARAN/A – DISAPPOINTED, PRVI is FIRST, DRUGI is SECOND, PRAVLJICA – FAIRYTALE, PREMALO means TOO LITTLE, ZAVRETI – TO BOIL, PODEŽELJE is COUNTRYSIDE, ODRAŠČATI – TO GROW UP, SLUŽABNICA is MAID, OBNEMETI – TO BE SPEACHLESS, ZAKLAD is TREASURE, KRIČATI – TO SHOUT … And obviously Milena is not SATISFIED - ZADOVOLJNA, which is something completely different from "zadovoljena";)
The Story continues... Milena is a treasure trove of new words for Dave … UTRUJEN/A means TIRED, RAZOČARAN/A – DISAPPOINTED, PRVI is FIRST, DRUGI is SECOND, PRAVLJICA – FAIRYTALE, PREMALO means TOO LITTLE, ZAVRETI – TO BOIL, PODEŽELJE is COUNTRYSIDE, ODRAŠČATI – TO GROW UP, SLUŽABNICA is MAID, OBNEMETI – TO BE SPEACHLESS, ZAKLAD is TREASURE, KRIČATI – TO SHOUT … And obviously Milena is not SATISFIED - ZADOVOLJNA, which is something completely different from "zadovoljena";)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It’s good that Dave has such good friends that they take him to a MEET ME PARTY or SPOZNAVNA ZABAVA. But Dave is also USEFUL – UPORABEN … he knows how to GET INSIDE or PRITI NOTER. He learned new words tonight: FRIZER is HAIRDRESSER, MLADINA is YOUTH, NAJBOLJ DIVJA means THE WILDEST, PLESIŠČE is DANCE FLOOR, GIBČNA is MOVABLE or FLEXIBLE, MAHATI is TO WAVE, OČALA are GLASSES and POZNATI SE means TO KNOW EACH OTHER. PRIDRUŽIMO SE – LET’S JOIN the party!
It’s good that Dave has such good friends that they take him to a MEET ME PARTY or SPOZNAVNA ZABAVA. But Dave is also USEFUL – UPORABEN … he knows how to GET INSIDE or PRITI NOTER. He learned new words tonight: FRIZER is HAIRDRESSER, MLADINA is YOUTH, NAJBOLJ DIVJA means THE WILDEST, PLESIŠČE is DANCE FLOOR, GIBČNA is MOVABLE or FLEXIBLE, MAHATI is TO WAVE, OČALA are GLASSES and POZNATI SE means TO KNOW EACH OTHER. PRIDRUŽIMO SE – LET’S JOIN the party!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave and Mia learned that animals make different sounds in different languages. Well, Dave also learned a few other useful things… SVEŽ ZRAK is FRESH AIR, ZVOKI are SOUNDS, OVCA is a SHEEP and ŽABA is a FROG. He already knew RACA-DUCK and PETELIN-ROOSTER from before... But enough learning for today. It's time for a BREAK - PAUZA. Enjoy the CARTOONS - RISANKE Dave and Mia!
Today Dave and Mia learned that animals make different sounds in different languages. Well, Dave also learned a few other useful things… SVEŽ ZRAK is FRESH AIR, ZVOKI are SOUNDS, OVCA is a SHEEP and ŽABA is a FROG. He already knew RACA-DUCK and PETELIN-ROOSTER from before... But enough learning for today. It's time for a BREAK - PAUZA. Enjoy the CARTOONS - RISANKE Dave and Mia!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There were sparks at the pub tonight. But Dave keeps learning new words over and over again: V REDU SEM means I’M FINE, PREPRIČLJIVO means CONVINCING, POGREŠATI – TO MISS SOMEONE or SOMETHING, LIKATI is IRONING, LJUBOSUMEN – JEALOUS … and Korošica Urša is never ENVIOUS - NEVOŠČLJIVA. It seems that this story will not be concluded quickly…
There were sparks at the pub tonight. But Dave keeps learning new words over and over again: V REDU SEM means I’M FINE, PREPRIČLJIVO means CONVINCING, POGREŠATI – TO MISS SOMEONE or SOMETHING, LIKATI is IRONING, LJUBOSUMEN – JEALOUS … and Korošica Urša is never ENVIOUS - NEVOŠČLJIVA. It seems that this story will not be concluded quickly…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
That really was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT – LJUBEZEN NA PRVI POGLED… Fani and Leonard… Dave brought Milena’s CAT – MAČEK (or MUCEK when he’s young) while Milena is away for the WEEKEND – KONEC TEDNA. Now that there’s a GUEST – GOST in the house, Dave has to eat DINNER - VEČERJA alone.
That really was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT – LJUBEZEN NA PRVI POGLED… Fani and Leonard… Dave brought Milena’s CAT – MAČEK (or MUCEK when he’s young) while Milena is away for the WEEKEND – KONEC TEDNA. Now that there’s a GUEST – GOST in the house, Dave has to eat DINNER - VEČERJA alone.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Our couple experienced quite a shock today when they heard Fani´s dad FELL - PADEL and had to be taken to the HOSPITAL – BOLNICA/BOLNIŠNICA with an AMBULANCE - REŠILEC. As Dave and Fani rushed to see him, they found out that nothing vital – not the SPINE - HRBTENICA nor the HEAD – GLAVA - had been damaged. Instead, the X-RAY - RENTGEN showed that Fani´s dad BROKE HIS LEG – JE ZLOMIL NOGO and as Špela said he got a GIPS or MAVEC – PLASTER/CAST. He might need THERAPY sessions or TERAPIJA. You could say “SREČA V NESREČI” – “BLESSING IN DISGUISE”!
Our couple experienced quite a shock today when they heard Fani´s dad FELL - PADEL and had to be taken to the HOSPITAL – BOLNICA/BOLNIŠNICA with an AMBULANCE - REŠILEC. As Dave and Fani rushed to see him, they found out that nothing vital – not the SPINE - HRBTENICA nor the HEAD – GLAVA - had been damaged. Instead, the X-RAY - RENTGEN showed that Fani´s dad BROKE HIS LEG – JE ZLOMIL NOGO and as Špela said he got a GIPS or MAVEC – PLASTER/CAST. He might need THERAPY sessions or TERAPIJA. You could say “SREČA V NESREČI” – “BLESSING IN DISGUISE”!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave found out today that he can also wear a 42 – DVA IN ŠTIRIDESET - shoe size, and not only a 43 – TRI IN ŠTIRIDESET size. He also learned that SLAČITI SE means TO TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES, while SEZUTI SE means TO TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES. Also, TO TRY ON – PROBATI/POSKUSITI, WET – MOKRO, COLD – MRZLO, RAIN - DEŽ, SNOW – SNEG, SOCKS – NOGAVICE, SHOES - ČEVLJI, TIGHT – OZKO, NAILS – NOHTI, and CASH is GOTOVINA.
Dave found out today that he can also wear a 42 – DVA IN ŠTIRIDESET - shoe size, and not only a 43 – TRI IN ŠTIRIDESET size. He also learned that SLAČITI SE means TO TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES, while SEZUTI SE means TO TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES. Also, TO TRY ON – PROBATI/POSKUSITI, WET – MOKRO, COLD – MRZLO, RAIN - DEŽ, SNOW – SNEG, SOCKS – NOGAVICE, SHOES - ČEVLJI, TIGHT – OZKO, NAILS – NOHTI, and CASH is GOTOVINA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Poor Dave doesn't sound too happy about his APPOINTMENT - TERMIN with the DENTIST – ZOBOZDRAVNIK/ZOBOZDRAVNICA. Well, he did learn some useful new words though. LIZIKA is a LOLLIPOP, SLADKARIJA means SWEETS or CANDY. ZOB is a TOOTH and ZOBNA MIŠKA is the 'Tooth Mouse', or the TOOTH FAIRY as they say in English. NEKAJ MANJKA means SOMETHING IS MISSING, and most importantly of all, ENO JABOLKO NA DAN, ODŽENE ZDRAVNIKA STRAN - AN APPLE A DAY, KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY!
Poor Dave doesn't sound too happy about his APPOINTMENT - TERMIN with the DENTIST – ZOBOZDRAVNIK/ZOBOZDRAVNICA. Well, he did learn some useful new words though. LIZIKA is a LOLLIPOP, SLADKARIJA means SWEETS or CANDY. ZOB is a TOOTH and ZOBNA MIŠKA is the 'Tooth Mouse', or the TOOTH FAIRY as they say in English. NEKAJ MANJKA means SOMETHING IS MISSING, and most importantly of all, ENO JABOLKO NA DAN, ODŽENE ZDRAVNIKA STRAN - AN APPLE A DAY, KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It’s not easy for a foreigner to start a new life in another country. He has to NAVADITI SE – GET USED TO a lot of new things. The HARDEST thing or NAJTEŽJE is the LANGUAGE – JEZIK, the CUSTOMS – NAVADE and traditions in Slovenia. In Dave’s case an obstacle was also that the Irish drive on the left and as Dave put it, he thought everyone was a GHOST DRIVER – VOZNIK KI VOZI V NAPAČNO SMER. But according to our Irish friend the upside are the PEOPLE - LJUDJE and FOOD - HRANA and that he can DISCUSS THINGS/HAVE A CHAT - POKRAMLJATI with friends over a good beer!
It’s not easy for a foreigner to start a new life in another country. He has to NAVADITI SE – GET USED TO a lot of new things. The HARDEST thing or NAJTEŽJE is the LANGUAGE – JEZIK, the CUSTOMS – NAVADE and traditions in Slovenia. In Dave’s case an obstacle was also that the Irish drive on the left and as Dave put it, he thought everyone was a GHOST DRIVER – VOZNIK KI VOZI V NAPAČNO SMER. But according to our Irish friend the upside are the PEOPLE - LJUDJE and FOOD - HRANA and that he can DISCUSS THINGS/HAVE A CHAT - POKRAMLJATI with friends over a good beer!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Easy money, that’s what Dave thinks! KARKOLI is ANYTHING, POKLIČITE is CALL, TAKOJ is IMMEDIATELY, ZDAJ is NOW. He wants TO SELL – PRODATI their TV – TELEVIZIJA. He says it’s BLACK – ČRNA, but only when it’s NOT TURNED ON – ko NI PRIŽGANA. He’s going to sell the TV together with the CABLES – KABLI and REMOTE CONTROL – DALJINEC, and you can watch while STANDING – STOJE, SITTING - SEDE, or LYING – LEŽE. DOBRA CENA – GOOD PRICE, CALL NOW – POKLIČITE ZDAJ!
Easy money, that’s what Dave thinks! KARKOLI is ANYTHING, POKLIČITE is CALL, TAKOJ is IMMEDIATELY, ZDAJ is NOW. He wants TO SELL – PRODATI their TV – TELEVIZIJA. He says it’s BLACK – ČRNA, but only when it’s NOT TURNED ON – ko NI PRIŽGANA. He’s going to sell the TV together with the CABLES – KABLI and REMOTE CONTROL – DALJINEC, and you can watch while STANDING – STOJE, SITTING - SEDE, or LYING – LEŽE. DOBRA CENA – GOOD PRICE, CALL NOW – POKLIČITE ZDAJ!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani is obviously quite SUPERSTITIOUS – VRAŽEVERNA. Dave won’t eat POULTRY – PERUTNINA on NEW YEAR’S DAY – na NOVOLETNI DAN. But he will wear something NEW – NOVO, OLD – STARO and BORROWED – SPOSOJENO, FOR GOOD LUCK – ZA SREČO in 2022.
Fani is obviously quite SUPERSTITIOUS – VRAŽEVERNA. Dave won’t eat POULTRY – PERUTNINA on NEW YEAR’S DAY – na NOVOLETNI DAN. But he will wear something NEW – NOVO, OLD – STARO and BORROWED – SPOSOJENO, FOR GOOD LUCK – ZA SREČO in 2022.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There are still some traditions unknown to our Irish friend, but he is a quick learner… Today he learned that they celebrate three good men in Slovenia. Next to SAINT NICHOLAS – SVETI MIKLAVŽ and SANTA CLAUS – BOŽIČEK, they also know DEDEK MRAZ – GRANDPA FROST. Dedek Mraz wears a SIVA KUČMA – GREY FUR HAT and has a BELA BRADA – WHITE BEARD. He also wears a TOPEL KOŽUH – WARM COAT. He comes in a KOČIJA - CARRIAGE and has a ZVRHAN KOŠ DARIL – BASKET FULL OF GIFTS… That’s according to a CHILDREN’S SONG - PESMICA... Happy holidays everyone!
There are still some traditions unknown to our Irish friend, but he is a quick learner… Today he learned that they celebrate three good men in Slovenia. Next to SAINT NICHOLAS – SVETI MIKLAVŽ and SANTA CLAUS – BOŽIČEK, they also know DEDEK MRAZ – GRANDPA FROST. Dedek Mraz wears a SIVA KUČMA – GREY FUR HAT and has a BELA BRADA – WHITE BEARD. He also wears a TOPEL KOŽUH – WARM COAT. He comes in a KOČIJA - CARRIAGE and has a ZVRHAN KOŠ DARIL – BASKET FULL OF GIFTS… That’s according to a CHILDREN’S SONG - PESMICA... Happy holidays everyone!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
We are not used to this kind of Dave:) Some new words, also in the Carinthian dialect that Dave learned today: MLADA DAMA means YOUNG LADY, PRIPOROČATI – TO RECOMEND, SPLAVAR is a RAFTER, STAREJŠI BRAT is OLDER BROTHER, PLESATI – TO DANCE, GIBLJIVI means MOVABLE, POSKOČNI – BOUNCY, GLEDALIŠČE is THEATRE, KNJIŽNICA – LIBRARY and REŠI ME – SAVE ME!
We are not used to this kind of Dave:) Some new words, also in the Carinthian dialect that Dave learned today: MLADA DAMA means YOUNG LADY, PRIPOROČATI – TO RECOMEND, SPLAVAR is a RAFTER, STAREJŠI BRAT is OLDER BROTHER, PLESATI – TO DANCE, GIBLJIVI means MOVABLE, POSKOČNI – BOUNCY, GLEDALIŠČE is THEATRE, KNJIŽNICA – LIBRARY and REŠI ME – SAVE ME!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today our Irish friend learned about yet another tradition as two voluntary firemen came to BRING BEST HOLIDAY WISHES – ZAŽELETI LEPE PRAZNIKE and also brought a CALENDAR – KOLEDAR of their FIRE DEPARTMENT – GASILSKO DRUŠTVO. But our Dave is a quick learner and from now on he will know, that if firefighters stand at your door and your house is not burning, then you invite them in and offer a drink, as well as a CONTRIBUTION – PRISPEVEK.
Today our Irish friend learned about yet another tradition as two voluntary firemen came to BRING BEST HOLIDAY WISHES – ZAŽELETI LEPE PRAZNIKE and also brought a CALENDAR – KOLEDAR of their FIRE DEPARTMENT – GASILSKO DRUŠTVO. But our Dave is a quick learner and from now on he will know, that if firefighters stand at your door and your house is not burning, then you invite them in and offer a drink, as well as a CONTRIBUTION – PRISPEVEK.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
I know what you are thinking…Slovenes and their strange traditions. The 28th of December is the Day of the Holy Innocents. In Slovenia they also call it "tepežnica" or "pametva". On this day kids, or also KIDS AT HEART – OTROCI PO DUŠI, can beat the adult with a ŠIBA - ROD and receive DENAR - MONEY. There’s also this kind of a tradition in Ireland, but the roles there are reversed, so children there called it the UNLUCKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR - NAJBOLJ NESREČEN DAN V LETU… Either way, it should only be observed on the 28th and not the day after...
I know what you are thinking…Slovenes and their strange traditions. The 28th of December is the Day of the Holy Innocents. In Slovenia they also call it "tepežnica" or "pametva". On this day kids, or also KIDS AT HEART – OTROCI PO DUŠI, can beat the adult with a ŠIBA - ROD and receive DENAR - MONEY. There’s also this kind of a tradition in Ireland, but the roles there are reversed, so children there called it the UNLUCKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR - NAJBOLJ NESREČEN DAN V LETU… Either way, it should only be observed on the 28th and not the day after...
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
No matter what OBČINA – MUNICIPALITY you live in, you're bound to find people with interesting last names. So, don't be surprised if you ever run into someone with the last name MEDVED – BEAR, VOLK – WOLF, MAČEK – a MALE CAT, PIŠČANEC – CHICKEN, ZVER – BEAST, MRAVLJA – ANT, JUHA – SOUP, LONEC – POT, HREN – HORSERADISH, or KLOBASA – SAUSAGE.
No matter what OBČINA – MUNICIPALITY you live in, you're bound to find people with interesting last names. So, don't be surprised if you ever run into someone with the last name MEDVED – BEAR, VOLK – WOLF, MAČEK – a MALE CAT, PIŠČANEC – CHICKEN, ZVER – BEAST, MRAVLJA – ANT, JUHA – SOUP, LONEC – POT, HREN – HORSERADISH, or KLOBASA – SAUSAGE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
CHRISTMAS or BOŽIČ. For some Slovenes, including Fani, this means drinking KUHANČEK or MULLED WINE and smelling the scent of CINNAMON – CIMET and CLOVES – KLINČKI in the air, while strolling through the CHRISTMAS/ADVENT MARKET or BOŽIČNI SEJEM and admiring the LUČKE – LIGHTS and BOŽIČNA RAZSVETLJAVA – CHRISTMAS LIGHTING. On Christmas Eve traditionally Slovenes also visit the POLNOČNICA – MIDNIGHT MASS.
CHRISTMAS or BOŽIČ. For some Slovenes, including Fani, this means drinking KUHANČEK or MULLED WINE and smelling the scent of CINNAMON – CIMET and CLOVES – KLINČKI in the air, while strolling through the CHRISTMAS/ADVENT MARKET or BOŽIČNI SEJEM and admiring the LUČKE – LIGHTS and BOŽIČNA RAZSVETLJAVA – CHRISTMAS LIGHTING. On Christmas Eve traditionally Slovenes also visit the POLNOČNICA – MIDNIGHT MASS.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave got SAD NEWS– ŽALOSTNE NOVICE from Ireland. His favourite aunt Nessa PASSED AWAY – JE UMRLA and he’s pretty SAD – ŽALOSTEN. Anyway, there is something good even in bad things. Dave and his brother are aunt Nessa’s HEIRS – DEDIČA. Aunt Nessa was pretty RICH – BOGATA.
Dave got SAD NEWS– ŽALOSTNE NOVICE from Ireland. His favourite aunt Nessa PASSED AWAY – JE UMRLA and he’s pretty SAD – ŽALOSTEN. Anyway, there is something good even in bad things. Dave and his brother are aunt Nessa’s HEIRS – DEDIČA. Aunt Nessa was pretty RICH – BOGATA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that three important guys come to Slovenia in December… MIKLAVŽ – ST. NICHOLAS at the start… BOŽIČEK – SANTA CLAUS at CHRISTMAS – BOŽIČ, and Dedek Mraz – GRANDFATHER FROST at the end of the year… Oh, and a JABOLKO - APPLE isn't always for eating!
Today Dave learned that three important guys come to Slovenia in December… MIKLAVŽ – ST. NICHOLAS at the start… BOŽIČEK – SANTA CLAUS at CHRISTMAS – BOŽIČ, and Dedek Mraz – GRANDFATHER FROST at the end of the year… Oh, and a JABOLKO - APPLE isn't always for eating!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
While Dave puts his back into cutting down his and Fani's first CHRISTMAS TREE - BOŽIČNA JELKA, let's look at some of the words he's learned today. GOZD or GOŠA is WOODS. SVEŽI ZRAK is FRESH AIR. MRZLO is COLD, BOR is a PINE TREE, HRAST is an OAK TREE, STORŽ is an ACORN and SMREKA is a SPRUCE TREE. MAH is MOSS. JASLICE is a CRIB or NATIVITY SCENE. SEKIRA is an AXE and SEKATI is TO CUT DOWN a tree. I think that Dave has definitely earned a KUHANO VINO – MULLED WINE or two today.
While Dave puts his back into cutting down his and Fani's first CHRISTMAS TREE - BOŽIČNA JELKA, let's look at some of the words he's learned today. GOZD or GOŠA is WOODS. SVEŽI ZRAK is FRESH AIR. MRZLO is COLD, BOR is a PINE TREE, HRAST is an OAK TREE, STORŽ is an ACORN and SMREKA is a SPRUCE TREE. MAH is MOSS. JASLICE is a CRIB or NATIVITY SCENE. SEKIRA is an AXE and SEKATI is TO CUT DOWN a tree. I think that Dave has definitely earned a KUHANO VINO – MULLED WINE or two today.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Lost in translation. Poor Dave walked into the wrong place again. He wanted to buy Fani some HIGH HEELS – VISOKE PETE or PETKE, but almost bought her some PODKVE – HORSESHOES, PRI KOVAČU – AT THE BLACKSMITH’S. And some other words we learned today: DRAGO – EXPENSIVE, POCENI – CHEAP, NJIVA – FIELD, MESTO – TOWN, ONCE A WEEK – ENKRAT NA TEDEN, DELOVNA – HARDWORKING, MOČEN – STRONG or STOUT, and HRANITI – TO FEED.
Lost in translation. Poor Dave walked into the wrong place again. He wanted to buy Fani some HIGH HEELS – VISOKE PETE or PETKE, but almost bought her some PODKVE – HORSESHOES, PRI KOVAČU – AT THE BLACKSMITH’S. And some other words we learned today: DRAGO – EXPENSIVE, POCENI – CHEAP, NJIVA – FIELD, MESTO – TOWN, ONCE A WEEK – ENKRAT NA TEDEN, DELOVNA – HARDWORKING, MOČEN – STRONG or STOUT, and HRANITI – TO FEED.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave learned today that LEARNING or EDUCATION is IZOBRAŽEVANJE. He also found out that it's important to know when to 'VIKATI' - to use the polite form - or 'TIKATI'. When using the polite form we don't say 'SI' but 'STE'. “FOR YOU” in the polite form is 'ZA VAS'. The verbs also have to change… I think that Dave will get it…SČASOMA - EVENTUALLY!
Dave learned today that LEARNING or EDUCATION is IZOBRAŽEVANJE. He also found out that it's important to know when to 'VIKATI' - to use the polite form - or 'TIKATI'. When using the polite form we don't say 'SI' but 'STE'. “FOR YOU” in the polite form is 'ZA VAS'. The verbs also have to change… I think that Dave will get it…SČASOMA - EVENTUALLY!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Oh, those love birds… And Dave, he’s learning Slovene AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY – OB VSAKI PRILOŽNOSTI. Even when cleaning the BASEMENT - KLET or TEMNA LUKNJA – DARK HOLE. They found old SHOES – ČEVLJI and CLOTHES – OBLAČILA… from 2009. Fani used to work out also, there was some old WORKOUT DEVICE – TELOVADNA NAPRAVA. And back in the days friends wrote in her SPOMINSKA KNJIGA – MEMORY BOOK.
Oh, those love birds… And Dave, he’s learning Slovene AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY – OB VSAKI PRILOŽNOSTI. Even when cleaning the BASEMENT - KLET or TEMNA LUKNJA – DARK HOLE. They found old SHOES – ČEVLJI and CLOTHES – OBLAČILA… from 2009. Fani used to work out also, there was some old WORKOUT DEVICE – TELOVADNA NAPRAVA. And back in the days friends wrote in her SPOMINSKA KNJIGA – MEMORY BOOK.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned from Mia that SESTANEK is a MEETING, SLUŽBA is WORK, LIKATI is TO IRON, LIKALNIK is AN IRON, OBLAČILA are CLOTHES, STOJALO is a CLOTHES HORSE, ODLOČITI is TO DECIDE, DOBRO VPRAŠANJE is A GOOD QUESTION, and Fani is always LOVELY - LEPA… and never ANGRY – JEZNA... unlike her sister Špela, it seems!
Today Dave learned from Mia that SESTANEK is a MEETING, SLUŽBA is WORK, LIKATI is TO IRON, LIKALNIK is AN IRON, OBLAČILA are CLOTHES, STOJALO is a CLOTHES HORSE, ODLOČITI is TO DECIDE, DOBRO VPRAŠANJE is A GOOD QUESTION, and Fani is always LOVELY - LEPA… and never ANGRY – JEZNA... unlike her sister Špela, it seems!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
And that's how Dave started giving private English lessons. In doing so he also learned a few more Slovenian words: AD – OGLAS, URE – LESSONS, NATIVE SPEAKER – NARAVNI GOVOREC, BEGINNERS – ZAČETNIKI, ADVANCED – NAPREDNI, DVA KRAT NA TEDEN – TWO TIMES A WEEK, PRICE – CENA, PREVEČ – TOO MUCH, PREMALO – TOO LITTLE, and A NEGOTIABLE PRICE is CENA PO DOGOVORU.
And that's how Dave started giving private English lessons. In doing so he also learned a few more Slovenian words: AD – OGLAS, URE – LESSONS, NATIVE SPEAKER – NARAVNI GOVOREC, BEGINNERS – ZAČETNIKI, ADVANCED – NAPREDNI, DVA KRAT NA TEDEN – TWO TIMES A WEEK, PRICE – CENA, PREVEČ – TOO MUCH, PREMALO – TOO LITTLE, and A NEGOTIABLE PRICE is CENA PO DOGOVORU.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave’s first ski lesson was fun. He fell x times, but he’s still willing to learn. Today he learned SNEG is SNOW, SMUČI are SKIS, ROKAVICE are GLOVES, ŠAL is SCARF and ŠALA is a JOKE. He now also knows that FUN is ZABAVA and SNEŽAK is a SNOWMAN.
Dave’s first ski lesson was fun. He fell x times, but he’s still willing to learn. Today he learned SNEG is SNOW, SMUČI are SKIS, ROKAVICE are GLOVES, ŠAL is SCARF and ŠALA is a JOKE. He now also knows that FUN is ZABAVA and SNEŽAK is a SNOWMAN.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
NASLEDNJIČ – NEXT TIME Dave will be back. And he will play POOL – BILIJARD again. However, Dave did not accept the STAVA – BET this time. Instead, he decided to keep his PROMISE – OBLJUBA to Fani and be home by 11. But next time he plays pool he will now the vocabulary - a CUE is PALICA, TO BREAK is DA RAZBIJEŠ, and you can play with the PRAZNE - STRIPES or POLNE – SOLID balls.
NASLEDNJIČ – NEXT TIME Dave will be back. And he will play POOL – BILIJARD again. However, Dave did not accept the STAVA – BET this time. Instead, he decided to keep his PROMISE – OBLJUBA to Fani and be home by 11. But next time he plays pool he will now the vocabulary - a CUE is PALICA, TO BREAK is DA RAZBIJEŠ, and you can play with the PRAZNE - STRIPES or POLNE – SOLID balls.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So... FINGERS CROSSED – DRŽIMO PESTI for Dave and Fani and their HOUSING LOAN – STANOVANJSKI KREDIT. Today our couple found their DREAM HOUSE – SANJSKA HIŠA but earlier thought that Izidor was about to sell them a WRECK - PODRTIJA.
So... FINGERS CROSSED – DRŽIMO PESTI for Dave and Fani and their HOUSING LOAN – STANOVANJSKI KREDIT. Today our couple found their DREAM HOUSE – SANJSKA HIŠA but earlier thought that Izidor was about to sell them a WRECK - PODRTIJA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani and Dave are going to see a HOUSE - HIŠA with gospod KLOBASA – SAUSAGE. Dave’s CLASSMATE - SOŠOLEC owns a REAL ESTATE AGENCY – NEPREMIČNINSKO AGENCIJO and is a REAL ESTATE AGENT – NEPREMIČNINSKI AGENT. Well, we’ll see what the young couple will say about the house NEAR MARIBOR – BLIZU MARIBORA.
Fani and Dave are going to see a HOUSE - HIŠA with gospod KLOBASA – SAUSAGE. Dave’s CLASSMATE - SOŠOLEC owns a REAL ESTATE AGENCY – NEPREMIČNINSKO AGENCIJO and is a REAL ESTATE AGENT – NEPREMIČNINSKI AGENT. Well, we’ll see what the young couple will say about the house NEAR MARIBOR – BLIZU MARIBORA.
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Ah, there is nothing that can spice up your life better than a good home improvement project. Our couple bought a new KOMODA or CHEST OF DRAWERS. They decided to SET IT UP / ASSEMBLE IT – MONTIRATI themselves, with the help of a KLADIVO – HAMMER, a SCREWDRIVER – IZVIJAČ, SCREWS – VIJAKI, and a few NAILS – ŽEBLJI, as well as lot of patience and trust, not to get “s hamrom po prstu…”
Ah, there is nothing that can spice up your life better than a good home improvement project. Our couple bought a new KOMODA or CHEST OF DRAWERS. They decided to SET IT UP / ASSEMBLE IT – MONTIRATI themselves, with the help of a KLADIVO – HAMMER, a SCREWDRIVER – IZVIJAČ, SCREWS – VIJAKI, and a few NAILS – ŽEBLJI, as well as lot of patience and trust, not to get “s hamrom po prstu…”
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Will Dave really loose his best friend at work? He is not happy that Milena has decided to DATI ODPOVED – TO RESIGN or QUIT, but he did learn some new words: ZAUPATI means TO TRUST, MEJA is BORDER, USTREZATI means FITS, TRGATEV is GRAPE HARVEST, VINOGRAD is VINEYARD, NAREZEK is MEAT PLATE, OSNOVNA ŠOLA – PRIMARY SCHOOL, POGUMNO means BRAVE, LASTNIK is OWNER, NEUČAKAN is IMPATIENT, DELAVNIK – WORKING DAY and KOSTANJI are CHESTNUTS. VSO SREČO – GOOD LUCK, Milena!
Will Dave really loose his best friend at work? He is not happy that Milena has decided to DATI ODPOVED – TO RESIGN or QUIT, but he did learn some new words: ZAUPATI means TO TRUST, MEJA is BORDER, USTREZATI means FITS, TRGATEV is GRAPE HARVEST, VINOGRAD is VINEYARD, NAREZEK is MEAT PLATE, OSNOVNA ŠOLA – PRIMARY SCHOOL, POGUMNO means BRAVE, LASTNIK is OWNER, NEUČAKAN is IMPATIENT, DELAVNIK – WORKING DAY and KOSTANJI are CHESTNUTS. VSO SREČO – GOOD LUCK, Milena!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
What an experience for Dave. A little fan atmosphere and there are already a bunch of new words here: NAPETA TEKMA - TENSE MATCH, OGREVATI – TO WARM UP, PETI – TO SING, PESEM - SONG, ZAPLETENO - COMPLICATED, ČAST – HONOR. SAMO EN means ONLY ONE, NAPOVEDATI is TO PREDICT, VEDEŽEVALEC is a FORTUNE TELLER, and REVEŽ means a POOR MAN.
What an experience for Dave. A little fan atmosphere and there are already a bunch of new words here: NAPETA TEKMA - TENSE MATCH, OGREVATI – TO WARM UP, PETI – TO SING, PESEM - SONG, ZAPLETENO - COMPLICATED, ČAST – HONOR. SAMO EN means ONLY ONE, NAPOVEDATI is TO PREDICT, VEDEŽEVALEC is a FORTUNE TELLER, and REVEŽ means a POOR MAN.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
A KLOPOTEC or WIND RATTLE is a symbol of Styria. Of course, Slovenes are known for their strange records, some even made it into the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS or GINESOVA KNJIGA REKORDOV as we supposedly have the highest “klopotec” in the world. The size of its BLADES or KRIL is said to be 18 meters. As Dave pointed out, they don’t have wind rattles in Ireland, and there´s also another thing you don’t find in Ireland, it’s a SNAKE or KAČA…
A KLOPOTEC or WIND RATTLE is a symbol of Styria. Of course, Slovenes are known for their strange records, some even made it into the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS or GINESOVA KNJIGA REKORDOV as we supposedly have the highest “klopotec” in the world. The size of its BLADES or KRIL is said to be 18 meters. As Dave pointed out, they don’t have wind rattles in Ireland, and there´s also another thing you don’t find in Ireland, it’s a SNAKE or KAČA…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There is nothing like a good chat with a friend over a drink… This time Dave was the teacher, as he explained a few of the Irish PHRASES - IZRAZI he commonly uses. BLIMEY means to express SURPRISE - PRESENEČENJE. JANEY MACK has the same meaning and is short for JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH - JEZUS, MARIJA in JOŽEF. When you want to GO TO THE TOILET – ITI NA STRANIŠČE/WC, in Ireland you say “YOU GOTTA HIT THE JACKS”. And perhaps the most often used Irish word is SLÁINTE or NA ZDRAVJE!
There is nothing like a good chat with a friend over a drink… This time Dave was the teacher, as he explained a few of the Irish PHRASES - IZRAZI he commonly uses. BLIMEY means to express SURPRISE - PRESENEČENJE. JANEY MACK has the same meaning and is short for JESUS, MARY and JOSEPH - JEZUS, MARIJA in JOŽEF. When you want to GO TO THE TOILET – ITI NA STRANIŠČE/WC, in Ireland you say “YOU GOTTA HIT THE JACKS”. And perhaps the most often used Irish word is SLÁINTE or NA ZDRAVJE!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, after watching their… or maybe Fani's favourite TV show, it appears that Dave has SOMETHING IN THE EYE - NEKAJ V OKO but he insists that it's not SOLZE - TEARS. Fani definitely got GOOSEBUMPS – KURJA POLT after that episode. Dave should stretch a little bit more. He started the evening with pins and needles… and ended it with a CRAMP - KRČ. Maybe he should see the Valley Doctor about that.
So, after watching their… or maybe Fani's favourite TV show, it appears that Dave has SOMETHING IN THE EYE - NEKAJ V OKO but he insists that it's not SOLZE - TEARS. Fani definitely got GOOSEBUMPS – KURJA POLT after that episode. Dave should stretch a little bit more. He started the evening with pins and needles… and ended it with a CRAMP - KRČ. Maybe he should see the Valley Doctor about that.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave really can be a bit silly sometimes, but his Fani loves him just the way he is… Although he makes her mad from time to time… And she also loves his Slovene… Today for example he learned DUCK is RACA, MUST is MOŠT, PASTA TATTERS are MLINCI, and CABAGGE is ZELJE… RDEČE – RED zelje must be on the table on ST. MARTIN'S DAY – MARTINOVO. He also learned the WINE STORE is VINOTEKA and that a BIG BOUQUET OF FLOWERS – VELIK ŠOPEK ROŽ can fix almost anything…
Dave really can be a bit silly sometimes, but his Fani loves him just the way he is… Although he makes her mad from time to time… And she also loves his Slovene… Today for example he learned DUCK is RACA, MUST is MOŠT, PASTA TATTERS are MLINCI, and CABAGGE is ZELJE… RDEČE – RED zelje must be on the table on ST. MARTIN'S DAY – MARTINOVO. He also learned the WINE STORE is VINOTEKA and that a BIG BOUQUET OF FLOWERS – VELIK ŠOPEK ROŽ can fix almost anything…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave had his first experience in playing the CARD GAME or IGRA S KARTAMI “Tarok”. He learned that Tarok isn’t used to tell fortune from cards. Instead, you play a new game each ROUND, or as Pero said RUNDA. He also learned that the Slovene saying: “SREČA V KARTAH, NESREČA V LJUBEZNI" or “LUCKY AT CARDS, UNLUCKY IN LOVE” can also be true…
Today Dave had his first experience in playing the CARD GAME or IGRA S KARTAMI “Tarok”. He learned that Tarok isn’t used to tell fortune from cards. Instead, you play a new game each ROUND, or as Pero said RUNDA. He also learned that the Slovene saying: “SREČA V KARTAH, NESREČA V LJUBEZNI" or “LUCKY AT CARDS, UNLUCKY IN LOVE” can also be true…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Slovenes and their WINE - VINO. Today Dave has learned that the ST. MARTIN'S DAY FESTIVAL is called “MARTINOVANJE”. CHEERS means NA ZDRAVJE, a BIG CROWD is called VELIKA GNEČA, a RUNDA means a ROUND OF DRINKS, and if you’ve had too much to drink, you’ll end up with a HANGOVER or MAČEK…
Slovenes and their WINE - VINO. Today Dave has learned that the ST. MARTIN'S DAY FESTIVAL is called “MARTINOVANJE”. CHEERS means NA ZDRAVJE, a BIG CROWD is called VELIKA GNEČA, a RUNDA means a ROUND OF DRINKS, and if you’ve had too much to drink, you’ll end up with a HANGOVER or MAČEK…
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Dave has found out that going back to study isn’t easy… but he also found out that he likes sour cabbage… Now he knows that ZELJE is CABBAGE, KISLO is SOUR, and ZAJEC is RABBIT. EXHAUSTED is IZMUČEN, DINNER is VEČERJA, LUNCH is KOSILO, and as he loves sour cabbage he’s lucky Fani made a CEL LONEC – WHOLE POT of it.
Dave has found out that going back to study isn’t easy… but he also found out that he likes sour cabbage… Now he knows that ZELJE is CABBAGE, KISLO is SOUR, and ZAJEC is RABBIT. EXHAUSTED is IZMUČEN, DINNER is VEČERJA, LUNCH is KOSILO, and as he loves sour cabbage he’s lucky Fani made a CEL LONEC – WHOLE POT of it.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
“VEČ SREČE PRIHODNJIČ” or “BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME” as our couple failed to win the LOTTERY JACKPOT or GLAVNI LOTERIJSKI DOBITEK. In fact, they only got 1 out of 7 NUMBERS - ŠTEVILKE right in the LOTTERY DRAW – ŽREB LOTERIJE. Guess Dave really used up all the famous luck of the Irish by getting Fani…
“VEČ SREČE PRIHODNJIČ” or “BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME” as our couple failed to win the LOTTERY JACKPOT or GLAVNI LOTERIJSKI DOBITEK. In fact, they only got 1 out of 7 NUMBERS - ŠTEVILKE right in the LOTTERY DRAW – ŽREB LOTERIJE. Guess Dave really used up all the famous luck of the Irish by getting Fani…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that GUME are TIRES, MENJAVA is TO CHANGE and, well, Fani thinks that he's a bit »hin« sometimes.
Today Dave learned that GUME are TIRES, MENJAVA is TO CHANGE and, well, Fani thinks that he's a bit »hin« sometimes.
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Dave has become a wine lover. Milena took him to the WINE CELLAR - VINSKA KLET between beautiful VINEYARDS – VINOGRADI. He learned new words: PREŠA or STISKALNICA means GRAPE PRESS, SOD is BARREL, SUHO is DRY, POLSUHO is HALF DRY, POLSLADKO is HALF SWEET and SLADKO is SWEET. He also knows that SVEŽINA means FRESHNESS and that PLETENKA is the funny WICKER BOTTLE.
Dave has become a wine lover. Milena took him to the WINE CELLAR - VINSKA KLET between beautiful VINEYARDS – VINOGRADI. He learned new words: PREŠA or STISKALNICA means GRAPE PRESS, SOD is BARREL, SUHO is DRY, POLSUHO is HALF DRY, POLSLADKO is HALF SWEET and SLADKO is SWEET. He also knows that SVEŽINA means FRESHNESS and that PLETENKA is the funny WICKER BOTTLE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave enjoyed a bit of Ireland today as he and his love Fani were invited to "KOLINE" or to make sausages from a slaughter. They made KAŠNICE – WHITE PUDDING and KRVAVICE - BLACK PUDDING. Fani wasn’t around as she is more of a VEGETARIAN - VEGETERIJANEC/KA. Maybe she just doesn’t like to eat BLOOD or KRI for breakfast…I mean who would…well, nevermind…
Dave enjoyed a bit of Ireland today as he and his love Fani were invited to "KOLINE" or to make sausages from a slaughter. They made KAŠNICE – WHITE PUDDING and KRVAVICE - BLACK PUDDING. Fani wasn’t around as she is more of a VEGETARIAN - VEGETERIJANEC/KA. Maybe she just doesn’t like to eat BLOOD or KRI for breakfast…I mean who would…well, nevermind…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave was expecting a quieter day off but at least he learnt a lot of new and useful words in TWO languages this time..Slovenian and the Štajerska dialect. BRAKES are ZAVORE in Slovenian, BREMZE in Štajerska. The CLUTCH is MENJALNIK or SKLOPKA/KUPLUNGA. A MIRROR is OGLEDALO or ŠPEGEL. WINDSCREEN WIPERS are BRISALCI or ŠAJBNVIŠERI. And a TECHNICAL CHECK is TEHNIČNI PREGLED in most places. And it wasn't all about cars either... SPREDAJ is AT THE FRONT, and ZADAJ is AT THE BACK... And the good news is that Dave gets to do it all again NEXT YEAR - NASLEDNJE/DRUGO LETO!
Dave was expecting a quieter day off but at least he learnt a lot of new and useful words in TWO languages this time..Slovenian and the Štajerska dialect. BRAKES are ZAVORE in Slovenian, BREMZE in Štajerska. The CLUTCH is MENJALNIK or SKLOPKA/KUPLUNGA. A MIRROR is OGLEDALO or ŠPEGEL. WINDSCREEN WIPERS are BRISALCI or ŠAJBNVIŠERI. And a TECHNICAL CHECK is TEHNIČNI PREGLED in most places. And it wasn't all about cars either... SPREDAJ is AT THE FRONT, and ZADAJ is AT THE BACK... And the good news is that Dave gets to do it all again NEXT YEAR - NASLEDNJE/DRUGO LETO!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave isn't exactly a top class athlete... but at least he meant well and did try to practise his Slovene along the way. He did learn a few new words though. KOLESARSKA STEZA - CYCLING LANE, PAUZA - BREAK, KOLESARSKI IZLET- CYCLING TRIP, GUME - TIRES, and to PUMP/FILL the tires is NAPUMPATI/NAFILATI gume. VERIGA is a CHAIN... but Dave and Fani won't be visiting a chain of towns named after the days of the week any time soon... at least not this weekend anyway. They'll be lucky to make it to the next village... for a rogljiček or some pogača :)
Dave isn't exactly a top class athlete... but at least he meant well and did try to practise his Slovene along the way. He did learn a few new words though. KOLESARSKA STEZA - CYCLING LANE, PAUZA - BREAK, KOLESARSKI IZLET- CYCLING TRIP, GUME - TIRES, and to PUMP/FILL the tires is NAPUMPATI/NAFILATI gume. VERIGA is a CHAIN... but Dave and Fani won't be visiting a chain of towns named after the days of the week any time soon... at least not this weekend anyway. They'll be lucky to make it to the next village... for a rogljiček or some pogača :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
And that's how Dave and Fani's movie night ended… Well at least Dave learned KOKICE is POPCORN, COMPLAINING is JAMRANJE, a SAW is a ŽAGA or MOTORKA, and his SNORING - SMRČANJE is pretty loud.
And that's how Dave and Fani's movie night ended… Well at least Dave learned KOKICE is POPCORN, COMPLAINING is JAMRANJE, a SAW is a ŽAGA or MOTORKA, and his SNORING - SMRČANJE is pretty loud.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Such are the everyday dialogues in Maribor... However, Dave is learning new words: PRIJAZNI means FRIENDLY, POLJUBITI – TO KISS, ZLOMITI – TO BRAKE, STRANIŠČE is TOILET, PREPIRATI SE – TO ARGUE, POSTAVA is FIGURE, ČUDOVITO means ADORABLE, and STRINJATI SE means TO AGREE.
Such are the everyday dialogues in Maribor... However, Dave is learning new words: PRIJAZNI means FRIENDLY, POLJUBITI – TO KISS, ZLOMITI – TO BRAKE, STRANIŠČE is TOILET, PREPIRATI SE – TO ARGUE, POSTAVA is FIGURE, ČUDOVITO means ADORABLE, and STRINJATI SE means TO AGREE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is still alive and has learned a few new Slovenian words... TICK is KLOP and they can be really dangerous. He knows now that NOTHING BIT HIM – NIČ GA NI PIČILO and HE DIDN’T FAINT – NI OMEDLEL. Thank god Fani was so calm and had TWEEZERS - a PINCETA. And it’s true, POISON - STRUP is sometimes hidden in small bottles.
Dave is still alive and has learned a few new Slovenian words... TICK is KLOP and they can be really dangerous. He knows now that NOTHING BIT HIM – NIČ GA NI PIČILO and HE DIDN’T FAINT – NI OMEDLEL. Thank god Fani was so calm and had TWEEZERS - a PINCETA. And it’s true, POISON - STRUP is sometimes hidden in small bottles.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
History is a wonderful thing. It teaches us about important things that happened in the past. Like about the RUINS OF A CASTLE – RAZBITINE GRADU, a PUBLIC BATH – JAVNO KOPALIŠČE, or even about a YOUNG SHOEMAKER - ČEVLJARČEK that saved a city. But on the other hand, there is a saying which says “Happy wife, happy life”. And as our Irish friend learned, no matter how much Google knows, you should at least listen to your better half or let her enjoy just watching a BEAUTIFUL VIEW – ČUDOVIT RAZGLED, if you don’t want trouble in paradise…
History is a wonderful thing. It teaches us about important things that happened in the past. Like about the RUINS OF A CASTLE – RAZBITINE GRADU, a PUBLIC BATH – JAVNO KOPALIŠČE, or even about a YOUNG SHOEMAKER - ČEVLJARČEK that saved a city. But on the other hand, there is a saying which says “Happy wife, happy life”. And as our Irish friend learned, no matter how much Google knows, you should at least listen to your better half or let her enjoy just watching a BEAUTIFUL VIEW – ČUDOVIT RAZGLED, if you don’t want trouble in paradise…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
What a splash! I can tell you that their KOPALKE – SWIMSUITS, did stay on after that jump. And there were not many KOPALCEV – BATHERS at the KOPALIŠČE – SWIMMING POOL that day, so Fani was happy that Dave bought their VSTOPNICE – TICKETS. And some other words Dave learned today: CELODNEVNA VSTOPNICA – ALL-DAY TICKET, ŠTIRI-URNA VSTOPNICA – FOUR-HOUR TICKET, STOPNICE are STAIRS, and a TOWEL is called a BRISAČA.
What a splash! I can tell you that their KOPALKE – SWIMSUITS, did stay on after that jump. And there were not many KOPALCEV – BATHERS at the KOPALIŠČE – SWIMMING POOL that day, so Fani was happy that Dave bought their VSTOPNICE – TICKETS. And some other words Dave learned today: CELODNEVNA VSTOPNICA – ALL-DAY TICKET, ŠTIRI-URNA VSTOPNICA – FOUR-HOUR TICKET, STOPNICE are STAIRS, and a TOWEL is called a BRISAČA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave persuaded Fani that ONE DOUGHNUT – EN KROF would not be enough. Dave convinced Fani that the right thing to do would be to get SIX DOUGHNUTS – ŠEST KROFOV, because the 7th would then be FREE - BREZPLAČEN. Dave also learned that MARELIČNA MARMELADA is APRICOT JAM, BOROVNIČEVA MARMELADA is BLUEBERRY JAM, and that Slovenia’s DESSERTS – SLADICE, are sweet, but difficult to pronounce.
Dave persuaded Fani that ONE DOUGHNUT – EN KROF would not be enough. Dave convinced Fani that the right thing to do would be to get SIX DOUGHNUTS – ŠEST KROFOV, because the 7th would then be FREE - BREZPLAČEN. Dave also learned that MARELIČNA MARMELADA is APRICOT JAM, BOROVNIČEVA MARMELADA is BLUEBERRY JAM, and that Slovenia’s DESSERTS – SLADICE, are sweet, but difficult to pronounce.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is finally back from BOLNIŠKA – SICK LEAVE. His WOUND HAS HEALED – RANA SE JE ZACELILA. And his co-workers are happy he’s back, especially the cleaning lady Milena. It’s an unwritten tradition to SPITI ENEGA KRATKEGA or a HAVE A SHOT OF SPIRIT for such an occasion… Well actually, Slovenes find a REASON TO SAY A TOAST – RAZLOG DA NAZDRAVIJO very often… NA ZDRAVJE DAVE, glad you are back!
Dave is finally back from BOLNIŠKA – SICK LEAVE. His WOUND HAS HEALED – RANA SE JE ZACELILA. And his co-workers are happy he’s back, especially the cleaning lady Milena. It’s an unwritten tradition to SPITI ENEGA KRATKEGA or a HAVE A SHOT OF SPIRIT for such an occasion… Well actually, Slovenes find a REASON TO SAY A TOAST – RAZLOG DA NAZDRAVIJO very often… NA ZDRAVJE DAVE, glad you are back!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Luckily, everything seems to be alright with Dave´s WOUND - RANA… Dave visited the doctor today for a PREVEZ or BANDAGE CHANGE… Although according to Dave it still HURTS - BOLI, the doctor said everything should be fine. He gave Dave some PROTIBOLEČINSKE TABLETE - PAINKILLERS and told him to come back in one week…
Luckily, everything seems to be alright with Dave´s WOUND - RANA… Dave visited the doctor today for a PREVEZ or BANDAGE CHANGE… Although according to Dave it still HURTS - BOLI, the doctor said everything should be fine. He gave Dave some PROTIBOLEČINSKE TABLETE - PAINKILLERS and told him to come back in one week…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today our Irish friend learned the hard way, that you should always focus, and in his case stay away from the HOSTESA - HOSTESS, even if she looks STUNNING or “BOMBA” - as his co-worker said:) Dave wasn’t paying attention and he even cut himself and WAS BLEEDING – JE KRVAVEL. In the end Dave needed some STICHES - ŠIVI… Luckily Milena drove him to the HOSPITAL – BOLNICA/BOLNIŠNICA. I think I speak for all when I say it’s better not to tell Fani the real story of what really happened…
Today our Irish friend learned the hard way, that you should always focus, and in his case stay away from the HOSTESA - HOSTESS, even if she looks STUNNING or “BOMBA” - as his co-worker said:) Dave wasn’t paying attention and he even cut himself and WAS BLEEDING – JE KRVAVEL. In the end Dave needed some STICHES - ŠIVI… Luckily Milena drove him to the HOSPITAL – BOLNICA/BOLNIŠNICA. I think I speak for all when I say it’s better not to tell Fani the real story of what really happened…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Another IMPORTANT LESSON – POMEMBNA LEKCIJA for Dave. SMETI means GARBAGE or TRASH, IZGOVOR is EXCUSE, LOČEVATI means TO SEPARATE, STEKLO is GLASS, PAPIR is PAPER, PLASTIKA is PLASTIC, PLOČEVINKA is CAN, PLASTENKA means PLASTIC BOTTLE and OSTALI ODPADKI means OTHER WASTE.
Another IMPORTANT LESSON – POMEMBNA LEKCIJA for Dave. SMETI means GARBAGE or TRASH, IZGOVOR is EXCUSE, LOČEVATI means TO SEPARATE, STEKLO is GLASS, PAPIR is PAPER, PLASTIKA is PLASTIC, PLOČEVINKA is CAN, PLASTENKA means PLASTIC BOTTLE and OSTALI ODPADKI means OTHER WASTE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave managed to get his HAIL DAMAGE – ŠKODA ZARADI TOČE validated at the INSURANCE COMPANY - ZAVAROVALNICA. The VALUATOR - CENILEC made some PICTURES - FOTOGRAFIJE, filed a REPORT - POROČILO and Dave can now get the damage fixed. Of course, he will still have to drive to the PAINT SHOP - LIČARSKA DELAVNICA, but that is another story…
Today Dave managed to get his HAIL DAMAGE – ŠKODA ZARADI TOČE validated at the INSURANCE COMPANY - ZAVAROVALNICA. The VALUATOR - CENILEC made some PICTURES - FOTOGRAFIJE, filed a REPORT - POROČILO and Dave can now get the damage fixed. Of course, he will still have to drive to the PAINT SHOP - LIČARSKA DELAVNICA, but that is another story…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave was LAČEN – HUNGRY. There was nothing in the HLADILNIK – FRIDGE, and so he and Fani decided to get some burgers. And when it comes to burgers, today Dave learned that VEGGIE is VEGE, DOUBLE is DVOJNI, a TURKEY is a PURAN, BEEF is GOVEDINA, CHEESE is SIR, FRENCH FRIES are POMFRIT (OCVRT KROMPIRČEK), WITHOUT is BREZ, TO GO is ZA ZRAVEN, and Dave is already DRULING – Dave SE SLINI…
Dave was LAČEN – HUNGRY. There was nothing in the HLADILNIK – FRIDGE, and so he and Fani decided to get some burgers. And when it comes to burgers, today Dave learned that VEGGIE is VEGE, DOUBLE is DVOJNI, a TURKEY is a PURAN, BEEF is GOVEDINA, CHEESE is SIR, FRENCH FRIES are POMFRIT (OCVRT KROMPIRČEK), WITHOUT is BREZ, TO GO is ZA ZRAVEN, and Dave is already DRULING – Dave SE SLINI…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani surprised Dave today with a full BASKET – KOŠARA of CHESTNUTS – KOSTANJI and MUSHROOMS - GOBE and hers weren’t POISONOUS - STRUPENE. They decided to have an autumn picnic with the NEIGHBOURS – SOSEDI. Autumn is Fani’s favorite SEASON OF THE YEAR - LETNI ČAS.
Fani surprised Dave today with a full BASKET – KOŠARA of CHESTNUTS – KOSTANJI and MUSHROOMS - GOBE and hers weren’t POISONOUS - STRUPENE. They decided to have an autumn picnic with the NEIGHBOURS – SOSEDI. Autumn is Fani’s favorite SEASON OF THE YEAR - LETNI ČAS.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave's first attempt at RAW CAKE – PRESNA TORTA was a success. He also learned a few new Slovenian words: ZGORNJI - UPPER, SPODNJI - LOWER, VISOK - HIGH, GLOBOK - DEEP, PLITEK - SHALLOW, OZEK - NARROW, ŠIROK - WIDE, TEMNO – DARK, SVETLO - BRIGHT, TEŽEK - HEAVY and LAHEK - LIGHT. PREDAL is a DRAWER, and PLAST is a LAYER. Dave needs to wear an APRON - PREDPASNIK, to keep his clothes clean and if his next cake turns out as well, he might even offer you a slice… Izvoli :)
Dave's first attempt at RAW CAKE – PRESNA TORTA was a success. He also learned a few new Slovenian words: ZGORNJI - UPPER, SPODNJI - LOWER, VISOK - HIGH, GLOBOK - DEEP, PLITEK - SHALLOW, OZEK - NARROW, ŠIROK - WIDE, TEMNO – DARK, SVETLO - BRIGHT, TEŽEK - HEAVY and LAHEK - LIGHT. PREDAL is a DRAWER, and PLAST is a LAYER. Dave needs to wear an APRON - PREDPASNIK, to keep his clothes clean and if his next cake turns out as well, he might even offer you a slice… Izvoli :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Yes, ORODJE – TOOL is not the same as OROŽJE - WEAPON. Dave first told Jože that he has a PROBLEM – a TEŽAVO that is VERY COMPLICATED – ZELO KOMPLICIRANA. But when Dave explained that he needed to make a HOLE – LUKNJA, for a PLUMBING PIPE – VODOVODNA CEV, sosed Jože finally understood that what Dave needs is a POWER DRILL – VRTALNIK, which is an orodje, which you can use without a LICENCE – DOVOLJENJE.
Yes, ORODJE – TOOL is not the same as OROŽJE - WEAPON. Dave first told Jože that he has a PROBLEM – a TEŽAVO that is VERY COMPLICATED – ZELO KOMPLICIRANA. But when Dave explained that he needed to make a HOLE – LUKNJA, for a PLUMBING PIPE – VODOVODNA CEV, sosed Jože finally understood that what Dave needs is a POWER DRILL – VRTALNIK, which is an orodje, which you can use without a LICENCE – DOVOLJENJE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
While Dave gets to grips with eastern Slovenian place names, let's see what he learned on the drive home. AVTOCESTA is a MOTORWAY/HIGHWAY. ZAPRTO/A is CLOSED, OBVOZ is a DETOUR, ŽIVAL NA CESTI is AN ANIMAL ON THE ROAD, DELO NA CESTI means ROADWORKS, OKVARJENO TOVORNO VOZILO is a BROKEN DOWN LORRY/TRUCK and NESREČA is an ACCIDENT. And let's hope that Dave's driving skills get up to speed on Slovenia's fast roads pretty soon.
While Dave gets to grips with eastern Slovenian place names, let's see what he learned on the drive home. AVTOCESTA is a MOTORWAY/HIGHWAY. ZAPRTO/A is CLOSED, OBVOZ is a DETOUR, ŽIVAL NA CESTI is AN ANIMAL ON THE ROAD, DELO NA CESTI means ROADWORKS, OKVARJENO TOVORNO VOZILO is a BROKEN DOWN LORRY/TRUCK and NESREČA is an ACCIDENT. And let's hope that Dave's driving skills get up to speed on Slovenia's fast roads pretty soon.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave's favourite team is set to win and Dave and Fani will celebrate tonight! And next time, Dave can start using some of the Slovenian football vocabulary: CORNER KICK – KOT, HAND BALL – ROKA, FOUL - PREKRŠEK, FREE KICK – PROSTI STREL, RED CARD - RDEČI KARTON, YELLOW CARD – RUMENI KARTON, PENALTY KICK – ENAJSTMETROVKA, POWERFUL – MOČNO and VICTORY – ZMAGA. Oh, and the match did finish ONE-NIL – ENA-NIČ.
Dave's favourite team is set to win and Dave and Fani will celebrate tonight! And next time, Dave can start using some of the Slovenian football vocabulary: CORNER KICK – KOT, HAND BALL – ROKA, FOUL - PREKRŠEK, FREE KICK – PROSTI STREL, RED CARD - RDEČI KARTON, YELLOW CARD – RUMENI KARTON, PENALTY KICK – ENAJSTMETROVKA, POWERFUL – MOČNO and VICTORY – ZMAGA. Oh, and the match did finish ONE-NIL – ENA-NIČ.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, Dave is going back to school… There's a long way to go but he's optimistic… He's learning Slovene with every step. For example, he learned today that DEKAN is DEAN, SESTANEK is MEETING, NAD POVPREČJEM means ABOVE AVERAGE… and his GRADES - OCENE really are above average, so he can start TAKOJ - IMMEDIATELY with LECTURES – s PREDAVANJI.
So, Dave is going back to school… There's a long way to go but he's optimistic… He's learning Slovene with every step. For example, he learned today that DEKAN is DEAN, SESTANEK is MEETING, NAD POVPREČJEM means ABOVE AVERAGE… and his GRADES - OCENE really are above average, so he can start TAKOJ - IMMEDIATELY with LECTURES – s PREDAVANJI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is about to go back to STUDY – ŠTUDIJ. He studied LAW – PRAVO back in Ireland and tomorrow he’s going to get more information at the FACULTY OF LAW – PRAVNA FAKULTETA, so he can CONTINUE HIS STUDIES – NADALJUJE ŠTUDIJ. When he becomes a PRAVNIK - ODVETNIK, he’ll be able to work at a COMPANY – v PODJETJU, at the COURT – na SODIŠČU, or have his own LAW OFFICE – ODVETNIŠKO PISARNO or ADVOKATURO. Today he also learned about Slovenia’s biggest POET – PESNIK, France Prešeren… the one who wrote Slovenia’s NATIONAL ANTHEM – HIMNA, the “Zdravljica”.
Dave is about to go back to STUDY – ŠTUDIJ. He studied LAW – PRAVO back in Ireland and tomorrow he’s going to get more information at the FACULTY OF LAW – PRAVNA FAKULTETA, so he can CONTINUE HIS STUDIES – NADALJUJE ŠTUDIJ. When he becomes a PRAVNIK - ODVETNIK, he’ll be able to work at a COMPANY – v PODJETJU, at the COURT – na SODIŠČU, or have his own LAW OFFICE – ODVETNIŠKO PISARNO or ADVOKATURO. Today he also learned about Slovenia’s biggest POET – PESNIK, France Prešeren… the one who wrote Slovenia’s NATIONAL ANTHEM – HIMNA, the “Zdravljica”.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There are many things you can do against NESPEČNOST – INSOMNIA. You can try and RELAX – UMIRITI SE, you can COUNT SHEEP – ŠTETI OVCE. Sometimes MILK AND COOKIES – MLEKO IN PIŠKOTI help as well. But there is a backdraft in doing this, as our Fani learned… you might end up SNORING - SMRČATI… SLADKE SANJE – SWEET DREAMS Fani… hope you fall asleep soon…
There are many things you can do against NESPEČNOST – INSOMNIA. You can try and RELAX – UMIRITI SE, you can COUNT SHEEP – ŠTETI OVCE. Sometimes MILK AND COOKIES – MLEKO IN PIŠKOTI help as well. But there is a backdraft in doing this, as our Fani learned… you might end up SNORING - SMRČATI… SLADKE SANJE – SWEET DREAMS Fani… hope you fall asleep soon…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Telling time in Slovene is making life even more complicated for Dave. He’s trying TO UNDERSTAND – DA RAZUME, but it IS COMPLICATED – JE KOMPLICIRANO. Let’s do a quick recap: WHAT TIME IS IT is KOLIKO JE URA, and for example: POL-ŠTIRI is HALF-PAST THREE. ČETRT NA ŠTIRI is a QUARTER PAST THREE, and TRI-ČETRT NA ŠTIRI is a QUARTER TO FOUR. We wish you the best of luck!
Telling time in Slovene is making life even more complicated for Dave. He’s trying TO UNDERSTAND – DA RAZUME, but it IS COMPLICATED – JE KOMPLICIRANO. Let’s do a quick recap: WHAT TIME IS IT is KOLIKO JE URA, and for example: POL-ŠTIRI is HALF-PAST THREE. ČETRT NA ŠTIRI is a QUARTER PAST THREE, and TRI-ČETRT NA ŠTIRI is a QUARTER TO FOUR. We wish you the best of luck!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned some very important words in Slovenian… TRGATEV is GRAPE HARVEST, ŠKARJE are SCISSORS or SHEARS, and the word for a BOX is ŠKATLA… or maybe it's GAJBA... or... KIŠTA! Let's just say »škatla« for now!
Today Dave learned some very important words in Slovenian… TRGATEV is GRAPE HARVEST, ŠKARJE are SCISSORS or SHEARS, and the word for a BOX is ŠKATLA… or maybe it's GAJBA... or... KIŠTA! Let's just say »škatla« for now!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, Dave has learned about a common Slovenian habit… You have to take off your shoes and put on SLIPPERS – COPATI when you go into someone's house. You can't wear FLIP-FLOPS - NATIKAČI, or SANDALS - SANDALE. It's also not a good idea to wear your SOCKS – NOGAVICE (ZOKNI), and definitely don't go BAREFOOT – BOS/BOSONOG... But the most important thing is not to be TRMAST - STUBBORN.
So, Dave has learned about a common Slovenian habit… You have to take off your shoes and put on SLIPPERS – COPATI when you go into someone's house. You can't wear FLIP-FLOPS - NATIKAČI, or SANDALS - SANDALE. It's also not a good idea to wear your SOCKS – NOGAVICE (ZOKNI), and definitely don't go BAREFOOT – BOS/BOSONOG... But the most important thing is not to be TRMAST - STUBBORN.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It’s seems Dave’s not ready for Thursday yet but he learned some Slovene today. He learned that LOUD is GLASNO, ART is UMETNOST, RAINBOW is MAVRICA. And the colours: RED - RDEČA, YELLOW - RUMENA, ORANGE - ORANŽNA, GREEN – ZELENA and BLUE - MODRA. Now he knows an EXPERT is STROKOVNJAK and THURSDAY - ČETRTEK is almost here… ??
It’s seems Dave’s not ready for Thursday yet but he learned some Slovene today. He learned that LOUD is GLASNO, ART is UMETNOST, RAINBOW is MAVRICA. And the colours: RED - RDEČA, YELLOW - RUMENA, ORANGE - ORANŽNA, GREEN – ZELENA and BLUE - MODRA. Now he knows an EXPERT is STROKOVNJAK and THURSDAY - ČETRTEK is almost here… ??
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that a VRSTA is a QUEUE, to be V VRSTI means to be IN A QUEUE, and when you’re NA VRSTI it means it’s YOUR TURN. Dave was smart enough to MAKE AN APPOINTMENT – SE JE NAROČIL, which means he did not have to WAIT – ČAKATI too long…
Today Dave learned that a VRSTA is a QUEUE, to be V VRSTI means to be IN A QUEUE, and when you’re NA VRSTI it means it’s YOUR TURN. Dave was smart enough to MAKE AN APPOINTMENT – SE JE NAROČIL, which means he did not have to WAIT – ČAKATI too long…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned another Slovene saying: SLEP KO KURA – BLIND AS A CHICKEN… While Fani loves MORNINGS – JUTRA, Dave LOVES TO SLEEP – OBOŽUJE SPANJE. SQUIRREL is VEVERICA, WEEKEND is KONEC TEDNA, SATURDAY is SOBOTA and sleeping is or maybe isn’t OVERRATED – PRECENJENO.
Today Dave learned another Slovene saying: SLEP KO KURA – BLIND AS A CHICKEN… While Fani loves MORNINGS – JUTRA, Dave LOVES TO SLEEP – OBOŽUJE SPANJE. SQUIRREL is VEVERICA, WEEKEND is KONEC TEDNA, SATURDAY is SOBOTA and sleeping is or maybe isn’t OVERRATED – PRECENJENO.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave has done it again. He proved he can be a true FRIEND – a PRIJATELJ. HE UNDERSTANDS FRIENDS – ON RAZUME PRIJATELJE. And by doing that HE’S LEARNING – ON SE UČI new words, like for example NOSEČA – PREGNANT, PUNČKA – LITTE GIRL, and FANTEK – LITTLE BOY.
Dave has done it again. He proved he can be a true FRIEND – a PRIJATELJ. HE UNDERSTANDS FRIENDS – ON RAZUME PRIJATELJE. And by doing that HE’S LEARNING – ON SE UČI new words, like for example NOSEČA – PREGNANT, PUNČKA – LITTE GIRL, and FANTEK – LITTLE BOY.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Poor Dave, he thought he´d have a relaxed day before his shift. But at least he learned a few new Slovene words. The DISHWASHER is POMIVALNI STROJ, not to be confused with the PRALNI STROJ or WAHING MACHINE. Among the HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES – GOSPODINJSKI APARATI there is also the MICROWAVE OVEN or MIKROVALOVNA PEČICA. If you are lucky, they are still under WARRANTY – GARANCIJA, so you don’t have to pay for the “servis” or maintenance.
Poor Dave, he thought he´d have a relaxed day before his shift. But at least he learned a few new Slovene words. The DISHWASHER is POMIVALNI STROJ, not to be confused with the PRALNI STROJ or WAHING MACHINE. Among the HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES – GOSPODINJSKI APARATI there is also the MICROWAVE OVEN or MIKROVALOVNA PEČICA. If you are lucky, they are still under WARRANTY – GARANCIJA, so you don’t have to pay for the “servis” or maintenance.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Fani finally managed to get Dave off the couch… and that's no mean feat because he wasn't using the WEIGHTS - UTEŽI that he had bought 6 months ago… And he wasn't going to do any PRESS-UPS (PUSH-UPS) - SKLECE, SIT-UPS - TREBUŠNJAKI or SQUATS – POČEPI at home. They're now proud MEMBERS - ČLANI of the local gym or 'fitnes'. MEMBERSHIP - ČLANARINA isn't exactly cheap, but they did get a DISCOUNT - POPUST and after filling out a FORM - OBRAZEC, they can now work out together. Čestitamo Dave and Fani!
Today Fani finally managed to get Dave off the couch… and that's no mean feat because he wasn't using the WEIGHTS - UTEŽI that he had bought 6 months ago… And he wasn't going to do any PRESS-UPS (PUSH-UPS) - SKLECE, SIT-UPS - TREBUŠNJAKI or SQUATS – POČEPI at home. They're now proud MEMBERS - ČLANI of the local gym or 'fitnes'. MEMBERSHIP - ČLANARINA isn't exactly cheap, but they did get a DISCOUNT - POPUST and after filling out a FORM - OBRAZEC, they can now work out together. Čestitamo Dave and Fani!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
PREKLETO - So be DAMNED. It turned out to be a CLOUDY, WINDY AND RAINY DAY – OBLAČEN, VETROVEN IN DEŽEVEN DAN. The WEATHER FORECAST – VREMENSKA NAPOVED said it was going to be DRY - SUHO, but it wasn’t. Fani and Dave did not have their UMBRELLA – DEŽNIK, but they did have two full bags of MUSHROOMS – GOBE. TWO KILOGRAMS PER PERSON - DVA KILOGRAMA NA OSEBO, to be exact.
PREKLETO - So be DAMNED. It turned out to be a CLOUDY, WINDY AND RAINY DAY – OBLAČEN, VETROVEN IN DEŽEVEN DAN. The WEATHER FORECAST – VREMENSKA NAPOVED said it was going to be DRY - SUHO, but it wasn’t. Fani and Dave did not have their UMBRELLA – DEŽNIK, but they did have two full bags of MUSHROOMS – GOBE. TWO KILOGRAMS PER PERSON - DVA KILOGRAMA NA OSEBO, to be exact.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave’s learning experience is not always pleasant, but it is always educational! Today he learned the difference between a ŽUPNIK – PRIEST and a ŽUPAN – MAYOR, and that a CERKEV is a CHURCH, that MAŠA is MASS, and that TO PRAY is MOLITI…
Dave’s learning experience is not always pleasant, but it is always educational! Today he learned the difference between a ŽUPNIK – PRIEST and a ŽUPAN – MAYOR, and that a CERKEV is a CHURCH, that MAŠA is MASS, and that TO PRAY is MOLITI…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Fani has a lot of work ahead of her this afternoon mending Dave's clothes... but Dave did learn a few new words again. VELIKA LUKNJA – BIG HOLE, ŠIVATI – TO SEW, MADEŽ - STAIN, GUMB – BUTTON, MANJKA – MISSING, and ZADRGA - ZIP. If he's not more careful, Dave might have to wear OVERALLS - KOMBINEZON or DELOVNI PAJAC, the next time he goes to work.
Fani has a lot of work ahead of her this afternoon mending Dave's clothes... but Dave did learn a few new words again. VELIKA LUKNJA – BIG HOLE, ŠIVATI – TO SEW, MADEŽ - STAIN, GUMB – BUTTON, MANJKA – MISSING, and ZADRGA - ZIP. If he's not more careful, Dave might have to wear OVERALLS - KOMBINEZON or DELOVNI PAJAC, the next time he goes to work.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
As Dave tries to decide which GOD or SAINT’S NAME DAY he’ll choose, he’s learned about another one of Slovenia's cultural sides. He now knows that GOD doesn't mean God. That's BOG. Next year he’ll have to get Fani a MALO DARILO - a SMALL GIFT – maybe some SWEETS/CANDIES – BONBONI/SLADKARIJE or a BOUQUET OF FLOWERS – ŠOPEK ROŽICE for her Saint's Day - her 'god'... and he's even been to a BIRMA - a CONFIRMATION or possibly to an OBHAJILO – FIRST COMMUNION, or maybe it was a KRST - a CHRISTENING. He doesn't really remember... but, then, neither does Fani!
As Dave tries to decide which GOD or SAINT’S NAME DAY he’ll choose, he’s learned about another one of Slovenia's cultural sides. He now knows that GOD doesn't mean God. That's BOG. Next year he’ll have to get Fani a MALO DARILO - a SMALL GIFT – maybe some SWEETS/CANDIES – BONBONI/SLADKARIJE or a BOUQUET OF FLOWERS – ŠOPEK ROŽICE for her Saint's Day - her 'god'... and he's even been to a BIRMA - a CONFIRMATION or possibly to an OBHAJILO – FIRST COMMUNION, or maybe it was a KRST - a CHRISTENING. He doesn't really remember... but, then, neither does Fani!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
As Dave and Fani celebrate Slovenia's first ever Eurovision Song Contest - or Eurosong - victory, let's look back at some of the words Dave learned this evening. GLASOVATI - TO VOTE, POWER CUT - IZKLOP ELEKTRIKE, SVEČKE – CANDLES, BATERIJSKA SVETILKA - FLASHLIGHT, NOČNA MORA – BAD DREAM / NIGHTMARE, SANJATI – TO DREAM, ZMAGATI – TO WIN, and KDO JE ZMAGAL/A? – WHO WON? Well, we know that Slovenia were the WINNERS - ZMAGOVALCI this year... and for Ireland, well, there's always next year for 'douze points'!
As Dave and Fani celebrate Slovenia's first ever Eurovision Song Contest - or Eurosong - victory, let's look back at some of the words Dave learned this evening. GLASOVATI - TO VOTE, POWER CUT - IZKLOP ELEKTRIKE, SVEČKE – CANDLES, BATERIJSKA SVETILKA - FLASHLIGHT, NOČNA MORA – BAD DREAM / NIGHTMARE, SANJATI – TO DREAM, ZMAGATI – TO WIN, and KDO JE ZMAGAL/A? – WHO WON? Well, we know that Slovenia were the WINNERS - ZMAGOVALCI this year... and for Ireland, well, there's always next year for 'douze points'!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It was a BEAUTIFUL DAY or ČUDOVIT DAN for Fani as she took Dave on a BALLOON RIDE or POLET Z BALONOM. It wasn’t as amusing for Dave as HE’S AFRAID OF HEIGHTS – IMA STRAH PRED VIŠINO. So, he must have felt quite scared, when the balloon WAS FILLING WITH HOT AIR – SE JE POLNIL S TOPLIM ZRAKOM. At the end, Dave and Fani were enjoying a BEAUTIFUL VIEW or ČUDOVIT RAZGLED. Well, at least Fani was, as Dave was hoping to touch the ground soon…
It was a BEAUTIFUL DAY or ČUDOVIT DAN for Fani as she took Dave on a BALLOON RIDE or POLET Z BALONOM. It wasn’t as amusing for Dave as HE’S AFRAID OF HEIGHTS – IMA STRAH PRED VIŠINO. So, he must have felt quite scared, when the balloon WAS FILLING WITH HOT AIR – SE JE POLNIL S TOPLIM ZRAKOM. At the end, Dave and Fani were enjoying a BEAUTIFUL VIEW or ČUDOVIT RAZGLED. Well, at least Fani was, as Dave was hoping to touch the ground soon…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Although technology has evolved, a THUNDERSTORM or NEVIHTA can still cause damage to your household and car. Especially a HAILSTORM or NEVIHTA S TOČO. To prevent damage from either one people still like to pull the cables out of the electricity or like Fani said “kable izklopit iz toka”, or to lower the blinds. In case of a hailstorm it’s also best to cover the car with a BLANKET – ODEJA, or “koca” in the Styrian dialect. And it’s recommended to do this before the hailstorm, or you might get wet afterwards. Not to mention, dealing with the possible damage to REPAIRS or POPRAVILO…
Although technology has evolved, a THUNDERSTORM or NEVIHTA can still cause damage to your household and car. Especially a HAILSTORM or NEVIHTA S TOČO. To prevent damage from either one people still like to pull the cables out of the electricity or like Fani said “kable izklopit iz toka”, or to lower the blinds. In case of a hailstorm it’s also best to cover the car with a BLANKET – ODEJA, or “koca” in the Styrian dialect. And it’s recommended to do this before the hailstorm, or you might get wet afterwards. Not to mention, dealing with the possible damage to REPAIRS or POPRAVILO…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
What have we learned today: The best thing against the summer heat is to GO SWIMMING - PLAVATI. And if you aren’t lucky enough to live by the sea, you will have to find a SWIMMING POOL - BAZEN. But you usually can’t jump into the water there or the LIFEGUARD – REŠEVALEC IZ VODE might want to throw you out. Poor Dave learned an important lesson today. And it has nothing to do with JUMPING INTO THE POOL – SKAKATI V BAZEN. The lesson is to always wear SUNSCREEN – KREMA ZA SONČENJE. If not, you might get a SUNBURN – SONČNE OPEKLINE.
What have we learned today: The best thing against the summer heat is to GO SWIMMING - PLAVATI. And if you aren’t lucky enough to live by the sea, you will have to find a SWIMMING POOL - BAZEN. But you usually can’t jump into the water there or the LIFEGUARD – REŠEVALEC IZ VODE might want to throw you out. Poor Dave learned an important lesson today. And it has nothing to do with JUMPING INTO THE POOL – SKAKATI V BAZEN. The lesson is to always wear SUNSCREEN – KREMA ZA SONČENJE. If not, you might get a SUNBURN – SONČNE OPEKLINE.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave mastered the art of ORDERING FOOD OUT – NAROČANJE DOSTAVE HRANE. He ordered a pizza margherita and a MIXED SALAD – MEŠANA SOLATA with PUMPKIN OIL – BUČNO OLJE and VINEGAR - KISS for Fani, and a pizza diavola or “pikantna pica” for himself. He paid the delivery man in cash, but he still has to learn something about giving a TIP - NAPITNINA in Slovenia.
Today Dave mastered the art of ORDERING FOOD OUT – NAROČANJE DOSTAVE HRANE. He ordered a pizza margherita and a MIXED SALAD – MEŠANA SOLATA with PUMPKIN OIL – BUČNO OLJE and VINEGAR - KISS for Fani, and a pizza diavola or “pikantna pica” for himself. He paid the delivery man in cash, but he still has to learn something about giving a TIP - NAPITNINA in Slovenia.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave went to the HAIRDRESSER – FRIZER/FRIZERKA – at the „frizerski salon“. He just wanted a SHORT HAIRCUT - a KRATKA FRIZURA... But NOT TOO SHORT – NE PREVEČ KRATKO. He used to have a PONYTAIL – ČOP, DYED HAIR – POBARVANE LASJE, and even PLAITS – KITKE when he was younger... But those days are gone and now he's worried about being BALD – PLEŠAST. Let's just hope that Fani gets used to Dave's new hairstyle soon or he might have to wear a WIG - LASULJA at Špela's birthday party next week!
Dave went to the HAIRDRESSER – FRIZER/FRIZERKA – at the „frizerski salon“. He just wanted a SHORT HAIRCUT - a KRATKA FRIZURA... But NOT TOO SHORT – NE PREVEČ KRATKO. He used to have a PONYTAIL – ČOP, DYED HAIR – POBARVANE LASJE, and even PLAITS – KITKE when he was younger... But those days are gone and now he's worried about being BALD – PLEŠAST. Let's just hope that Fani gets used to Dave's new hairstyle soon or he might have to wear a WIG - LASULJA at Špela's birthday party next week!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave loves Slovenian DIALECTS - NAREČJA, even though he sweats with them. He was PREPARED - PRIPRAVLJEN for the first student PARTY – ZABAVA. He learned new words: ROJSTNO MESTO - BIRTHPLACE, MUČITI SE – TO STRUGGLE, ENOSTAVNO - SIMPLE, POHITI - HURRY UP and NAPITNINA - TIP … the joy of every barman.
Dave loves Slovenian DIALECTS - NAREČJA, even though he sweats with them. He was PREPARED - PRIPRAVLJEN for the first student PARTY – ZABAVA. He learned new words: ROJSTNO MESTO - BIRTHPLACE, MUČITI SE – TO STRUGGLE, ENOSTAVNO - SIMPLE, POHITI - HURRY UP and NAPITNINA - TIP … the joy of every barman.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
This was Dave's first camping experience in Slovenia. He learned some new words including ŠOTOR – TENT, KLINI – PEGS, KLADIVO – HAMMER, SPALNA VREČA – SLEEPING BAG, KONZERVA – CAN, ŽEPNI NOŽ – POCKET KNIFE. And remember, there's no such thing as BAD WEATHER – SLABO VREME, only BAD CLOTHING – SLABA OBLAČILA.
This was Dave's first camping experience in Slovenia. He learned some new words including ŠOTOR – TENT, KLINI – PEGS, KLADIVO – HAMMER, SPALNA VREČA – SLEEPING BAG, KONZERVA – CAN, ŽEPNI NOŽ – POCKET KNIFE. And remember, there's no such thing as BAD WEATHER – SLABO VREME, only BAD CLOTHING – SLABA OBLAČILA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned a few useful words... and not just for when you're looking for the SUGAR – SLADKOR, or the BUTTER – MASLO. ON is NA, IN is V, UNDER is POD, BEHIND is ZA and IN FRONT OF YOU / ME is PRED TABO / MANO... And don't worry, there are no eyes in the EGGS - JAJCA... It's just JAJCA NA OKO - FRIED EGGS. Dober tek.. enjoy your meal!
Today Dave learned a few useful words... and not just for when you're looking for the SUGAR – SLADKOR, or the BUTTER – MASLO. ON is NA, IN is V, UNDER is POD, BEHIND is ZA and IN FRONT OF YOU / ME is PRED TABO / MANO... And don't worry, there are no eyes in the EGGS - JAJCA... It's just JAJCA NA OKO - FRIED EGGS. Dober tek.. enjoy your meal!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
The young man from Ireland has a really steely will. Even a CROSSWORD PUZZLE – KRIŽANKA is great for learning new Slovenian words: NA PRIMER - FOR EXAMPLE, PAMETNO - SMART, GLAVNO MESTO - CAPITAL CITY, UNIČITI - TO DESTROY, HROŠČ - BEETLE, NEMOGOČE – IMPOSSIBLE, NOR - CRAZY, OSEL - DONKEY, ČRKE - LETTERS, KRAŠKA JAMA - KARST CAVE… Everything is easy… with Fani's help.
The young man from Ireland has a really steely will. Even a CROSSWORD PUZZLE – KRIŽANKA is great for learning new Slovenian words: NA PRIMER - FOR EXAMPLE, PAMETNO - SMART, GLAVNO MESTO - CAPITAL CITY, UNIČITI - TO DESTROY, HROŠČ - BEETLE, NEMOGOČE – IMPOSSIBLE, NOR - CRAZY, OSEL - DONKEY, ČRKE - LETTERS, KRAŠKA JAMA - KARST CAVE… Everything is easy… with Fani's help.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that "bograč" stew and other similar dishes are called 'NEKAJ NA ŽLICO' or 'SOMETHING ON A SPOON'... He had to SET THE TABLE - PRIPRAVITI MIZO, with a KROŽNIK - PLATE, VILICA - FORK. It's VILICE if we have many FORKS, NOŽ is a KNIFE, ŽLICA, of course, is a SPOON, and KOZAREC is a GLASS. KOZARCI are GLASSES... and his stomach won't rumble - 'trebušček ne bo krulil' - for much longer.
Today Dave learned that "bograč" stew and other similar dishes are called 'NEKAJ NA ŽLICO' or 'SOMETHING ON A SPOON'... He had to SET THE TABLE - PRIPRAVITI MIZO, with a KROŽNIK - PLATE, VILICA - FORK. It's VILICE if we have many FORKS, NOŽ is a KNIFE, ŽLICA, of course, is a SPOON, and KOZAREC is a GLASS. KOZARCI are GLASSES... and his stomach won't rumble - 'trebušček ne bo krulil' - for much longer.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There's no real rule in naming countries or its citizens in Slovene. So it can be confusing and complicated! Not all, but most countries, end with either an »IJA« ending, like Slovenija - Slovenia, Nemčija – Germany, Italija – Italy, Grčija – Greece, Anglija – England... Or with a »KA« ending, like for example Hrvaška – Croatia, Madžarska – Hungary, Kitajska – China, Irska – Ireland, or Nizozemska – the Netherlands... But when it comes to nationalities and naming the men and women of each country, we advise the use of a DICTIONARY – a SLOVAR.
There's no real rule in naming countries or its citizens in Slovene. So it can be confusing and complicated! Not all, but most countries, end with either an »IJA« ending, like Slovenija - Slovenia, Nemčija – Germany, Italija – Italy, Grčija – Greece, Anglija – England... Or with a »KA« ending, like for example Hrvaška – Croatia, Madžarska – Hungary, Kitajska – China, Irska – Ireland, or Nizozemska – the Netherlands... But when it comes to nationalities and naming the men and women of each country, we advise the use of a DICTIONARY – a SLOVAR.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So Dave met Maribor's MOSQUITOS – KOMARJE today. While enjoying the ISTRIAN WINE – ISTRSKO VINO, which tastes DELICIOUS – OKUSNO, HE GOT BITTEN BY MOSQUITOS - SO GA POPIKALI KOMARJI… They are really WILD – DIVJI here BY THE DRAVA RIVER - OB REKI DRAVI. Well, he now at least he knows he’s NOT ALLERGIC – NI ALERGIČEN to wine, so he and Fani can enjoy it again tomorrow on the BALCONY – NA BALKONU, with MOSQUITO SPRAY – Z RAZPRŠILOM PROTI KOMARJEM, while watching the SUNSET – SONČNI ZAHOD.
So Dave met Maribor's MOSQUITOS – KOMARJE today. While enjoying the ISTRIAN WINE – ISTRSKO VINO, which tastes DELICIOUS – OKUSNO, HE GOT BITTEN BY MOSQUITOS - SO GA POPIKALI KOMARJI… They are really WILD – DIVJI here BY THE DRAVA RIVER - OB REKI DRAVI. Well, he now at least he knows he’s NOT ALLERGIC – NI ALERGIČEN to wine, so he and Fani can enjoy it again tomorrow on the BALCONY – NA BALKONU, with MOSQUITO SPRAY – Z RAZPRŠILOM PROTI KOMARJEM, while watching the SUNSET – SONČNI ZAHOD.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave returns home after a nice day out FISHING or RIBARJENJE with his friends at the local FISH POND - RIBNIK. It was his first fishing experience in Slovenia and he found out he still hasn’t forgotten how to use a FISHING ROD - RIBIŠKA PALICA. And with the right BAIT - VABA and a perfectly set FLOATER - PLOVEC he caught a pretty CARP - KRAP into his FISHING NET - PODMETALKA. Well, about the size of the fish… you know how fishermen are, right…
Dave returns home after a nice day out FISHING or RIBARJENJE with his friends at the local FISH POND - RIBNIK. It was his first fishing experience in Slovenia and he found out he still hasn’t forgotten how to use a FISHING ROD - RIBIŠKA PALICA. And with the right BAIT - VABA and a perfectly set FLOATER - PLOVEC he caught a pretty CARP - KRAP into his FISHING NET - PODMETALKA. Well, about the size of the fish… you know how fishermen are, right…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave´s Slovene is improving; he was able to get things done without his Fani. He managed to call the CUSTOMER SERVICE - POMOČ UPORABNIKOM and he will now be able to pick up the SHIPMENT - POŠILJKA, more precisely the BRACELET – ZAPESTNICA, he bought for Fani at the PROVIDER'S STORE - POSLOVNICA in Maribor. That’s if he remembers to bring his ID and receipt with the ŠTEVILKA NAROČILA or ORDER NUMBER.
Dave´s Slovene is improving; he was able to get things done without his Fani. He managed to call the CUSTOMER SERVICE - POMOČ UPORABNIKOM and he will now be able to pick up the SHIPMENT - POŠILJKA, more precisely the BRACELET – ZAPESTNICA, he bought for Fani at the PROVIDER'S STORE - POSLOVNICA in Maribor. That’s if he remembers to bring his ID and receipt with the ŠTEVILKA NAROČILA or ORDER NUMBER.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Luckily Dave has found the KEYS TO THE APARTMENT - KLJUČE OD STANOVANJA. It seems they weren’t in Fani´s PURSE - TORBICA, but that he left them in the car, so he didn’t have to drive all the way to Fani´s sister to get the SPARE KEYS - REZERVNE KLJUČE. Fani suggested that he put them on the KEYCHAIN - OBESEK of the car keys, so that this awkward situation would not happen again…
Luckily Dave has found the KEYS TO THE APARTMENT - KLJUČE OD STANOVANJA. It seems they weren’t in Fani´s PURSE - TORBICA, but that he left them in the car, so he didn’t have to drive all the way to Fani´s sister to get the SPARE KEYS - REZERVNE KLJUČE. Fani suggested that he put them on the KEYCHAIN - OBESEK of the car keys, so that this awkward situation would not happen again…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave’s right! Most weather adjectives in Slovenia do end with a “NO”. Today we mentioned SončNO – Sunny, OblačNO – Cloudy, DeževNO – Rainy, SnežNO – Snowy, MegleNo – Foggy, and NevihtNO – Stormy. We also have JasNO – Clear and VlažNO – Humid… So now, not only is Dave still a YOUNG MAN - MLADENIČ, now he can also strike a conversation about the weather, in Slovene…
Dave’s right! Most weather adjectives in Slovenia do end with a “NO”. Today we mentioned SončNO – Sunny, OblačNO – Cloudy, DeževNO – Rainy, SnežNO – Snowy, MegleNo – Foggy, and NevihtNO – Stormy. We also have JasNO – Clear and VlažNO – Humid… So now, not only is Dave still a YOUNG MAN - MLADENIČ, now he can also strike a conversation about the weather, in Slovene…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave visited Ptuj for the first time although he didn't see much of the town. However, his friend Declan did teach him a few useful new words. GRAD - CASTLE, REKA - RIVER, JEZERO - LAKE, MOST - BRIDGE, CERKEV - CHURCH, KAPELA - CHAPEL, ZVON - BELL, and PAS - BELT. Dave also got a quick introduction to plurals in Slovenian. MOSTOVI - BRIDGES, ZVONOVI - BELLS, PASOVI - BELTS... and, while we're talking about plurals, if Dave and Declan order 'še ena runda', they're going to have to answer to Fani!
Today Dave visited Ptuj for the first time although he didn't see much of the town. However, his friend Declan did teach him a few useful new words. GRAD - CASTLE, REKA - RIVER, JEZERO - LAKE, MOST - BRIDGE, CERKEV - CHURCH, KAPELA - CHAPEL, ZVON - BELL, and PAS - BELT. Dave also got a quick introduction to plurals in Slovenian. MOSTOVI - BRIDGES, ZVONOVI - BELLS, PASOVI - BELTS... and, while we're talking about plurals, if Dave and Declan order 'še ena runda', they're going to have to answer to Fani!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave visited Bled… and learned that LAKE is JEZERO and BOAT is ČOLN. He ROWED - je VESLAL, and took care for some ROMANCE – ROMANTIKA. Dave also learned STEPS are STOPNICE and on Bled Island there is 99 – DEVETINDEVETDESET of them. And the GROOM is ŽENIN, BRIDE is NEVESTA, SECRET is SKRIVNOST and HAPPY MARRIAGE is SREČEN ZAKON.
Today Dave visited Bled… and learned that LAKE is JEZERO and BOAT is ČOLN. He ROWED - je VESLAL, and took care for some ROMANCE – ROMANTIKA. Dave also learned STEPS are STOPNICE and on Bled Island there is 99 – DEVETINDEVETDESET of them. And the GROOM is ŽENIN, BRIDE is NEVESTA, SECRET is SKRIVNOST and HAPPY MARRIAGE is SREČEN ZAKON.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
So, despite all the nonsense, Dave learned some new Slovenian words today… BIRDS are?PTIČKI, FRESH AIR is SVEŽ ZRAK and they really should go for a WALK – SPREHOD, MORE OFTEN – BOLJ POGOSTO. MORNING is JUTRO, TOILET is STRANIŠČE, RAIN is DEŽ and in Maribor, funny, they say “nea seri”, which means “ne govori”…
So, despite all the nonsense, Dave learned some new Slovenian words today… BIRDS are?PTIČKI, FRESH AIR is SVEŽ ZRAK and they really should go for a WALK – SPREHOD, MORE OFTEN – BOLJ POGOSTO. MORNING is JUTRO, TOILET is STRANIŠČE, RAIN is DEŽ and in Maribor, funny, they say “nea seri”, which means “ne govori”…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It's hard to convince our Dave to trust the star signs too much. But he learned new Slovene words: VERJETI means BELIEVE, ŠKORPIJON is SCORPIO, DEVICA – VIRGO but also VIRGIN, VODNAR – AQUARIUS, OVEN is ARIES, BIVŠI FANT means EX-BOYFRIEND, NEPRIČAKOVANO is UNEXPECTED, SODELAVCI are CO-WORKERS and GROZNO is TERRIBLE. And you? Have you already read the horoscope today?
It's hard to convince our Dave to trust the star signs too much. But he learned new Slovene words: VERJETI means BELIEVE, ŠKORPIJON is SCORPIO, DEVICA – VIRGO but also VIRGIN, VODNAR – AQUARIUS, OVEN is ARIES, BIVŠI FANT means EX-BOYFRIEND, NEPRIČAKOVANO is UNEXPECTED, SODELAVCI are CO-WORKERS and GROZNO is TERRIBLE. And you? Have you already read the horoscope today?
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
What a day for Dave… He‘s becoming a real help for Fani in the apartment. From today he has some new friends: PRALNI STROJ – WASHING MACHINE and DRYER – SUŠILNI STROJ… He learned some important words: PRAZEN - EMPTY, BOMBAŽ - COTTON, OBČUTLJIVO - SENSITIVE, VOLNA - WOOL, POSTELJNINA - BEDDING, MEČKATI SE - WRINKLE, OČISTITI - TO CLEAN… And never apply MEHČALEC – SOFTENER in your dryer! :)
What a day for Dave… He‘s becoming a real help for Fani in the apartment. From today he has some new friends: PRALNI STROJ – WASHING MACHINE and DRYER – SUŠILNI STROJ… He learned some important words: PRAZEN - EMPTY, BOMBAŽ - COTTON, OBČUTLJIVO - SENSITIVE, VOLNA - WOOL, POSTELJNINA - BEDDING, MEČKATI SE - WRINKLE, OČISTITI - TO CLEAN… And never apply MEHČALEC – SOFTENER in your dryer! :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Aaaaand that’s the end of that lesson! Dave can SEE WITH HIS EYES – Dave VIDI Z OČMI. DAVE SMELLS SMOKE – DAVE VOHA DIM. DAVE HEARS SIRENS – DAVE SLIŠI SIRENE, AND A CHILD IS CRYING – IN OTROK JOČE. Also, he learned that ONE MAN is EN ČLOVEK, TWO MEN are DVA ČLOVEKA, and PEOPLE are LJUDJE. Dave already knows that GASILCI are FIREFIGHTERS and the POLICE is POLICIJA.
Aaaaand that’s the end of that lesson! Dave can SEE WITH HIS EYES – Dave VIDI Z OČMI. DAVE SMELLS SMOKE – DAVE VOHA DIM. DAVE HEARS SIRENS – DAVE SLIŠI SIRENE, AND A CHILD IS CRYING – IN OTROK JOČE. Also, he learned that ONE MAN is EN ČLOVEK, TWO MEN are DVA ČLOVEKA, and PEOPLE are LJUDJE. Dave already knows that GASILCI are FIREFIGHTERS and the POLICE is POLICIJA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave and Fani will discuss kids tommow, but today Dave learned FAMILY is DRUŽINA, KIDS are OTROCI, BOY is FANTEK and GIRL is PUNČKA. TOO EARLY is PREZGODAJ and YOUNG is MLAD. They agreed there's a whole FUTURE – PRIHODNOST in front of them and that TOMORROW – JUTRI everything will sort itself out…
Dave and Fani will discuss kids tommow, but today Dave learned FAMILY is DRUŽINA, KIDS are OTROCI, BOY is FANTEK and GIRL is PUNČKA. TOO EARLY is PREZGODAJ and YOUNG is MLAD. They agreed there's a whole FUTURE – PRIHODNOST in front of them and that TOMORROW – JUTRI everything will sort itself out…
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
It was quite an exhausting day for our couple, but it was worth it as they will soon be able to eat home-grown vegetables. Dave learned many new Slovene words as well, as they planted KROMPIR – POTATOES, FIŽOL – BEANS, KUMARICE – CUCUMBERS, PARADIŽNIK – TOMATOES and SOLATA – SALAD. But before they planted the seeds, some hard work had to be done, which involved using a SHOVEL – LOPATA, MOTIKA – HOE and GRABLJE – RAKE. But there is nothing like a home-grown salad and French fries, right?
It was quite an exhausting day for our couple, but it was worth it as they will soon be able to eat home-grown vegetables. Dave learned many new Slovene words as well, as they planted KROMPIR – POTATOES, FIŽOL – BEANS, KUMARICE – CUCUMBERS, PARADIŽNIK – TOMATOES and SOLATA – SALAD. But before they planted the seeds, some hard work had to be done, which involved using a SHOVEL – LOPATA, MOTIKA – HOE and GRABLJE – RAKE. But there is nothing like a home-grown salad and French fries, right?
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that SLASTNO means DELICIOUS, KIHATI is TO SNEEZE, KOLCANJE is HICCUPS, VIDIM – I SEE, SLIŠIM – I HEAR, VOHAM – I SMELL, POČUTIM – I FEEL and LEPO DIŠI – IT SMELLS GREAT! And the next time he goes out, he should try to avoid POLLEN – CVETNI PRAH... and mini muffins!
Today Dave learned that SLASTNO means DELICIOUS, KIHATI is TO SNEEZE, KOLCANJE is HICCUPS, VIDIM – I SEE, SLIŠIM – I HEAR, VOHAM – I SMELL, POČUTIM – I FEEL and LEPO DIŠI – IT SMELLS GREAT! And the next time he goes out, he should try to avoid POLLEN – CVETNI PRAH... and mini muffins!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Today Dave learned that some people can be RUDE – NESRAMEN or NESRAMNA, UNGRATEFUL - NEHVALEŽEN or NEHVALEŽNA, and IMPATIENT – NEUČAKAN or NEUČAKANA. We all get MOODY – TEČEN or TEČNA, from time to time. Sometimes we do things that are STUPID or SILLY – NEUMNO, but also things that are UNBELIEVABLE - NEVERJETNO. Let's hope that Dave's day gets better when Fani's parents visit and it turns out to be NEPOZABNO – UNFORGETTABLE!
Today Dave learned that some people can be RUDE – NESRAMEN or NESRAMNA, UNGRATEFUL - NEHVALEŽEN or NEHVALEŽNA, and IMPATIENT – NEUČAKAN or NEUČAKANA. We all get MOODY – TEČEN or TEČNA, from time to time. Sometimes we do things that are STUPID or SILLY – NEUMNO, but also things that are UNBELIEVABLE - NEVERJETNO. Let's hope that Dave's day gets better when Fani's parents visit and it turns out to be NEPOZABNO – UNFORGETTABLE!
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
What a day for Dave... he had never been in such a situation before! But still what new words has he learned today? NIMA SMISLA - NO SENSE, SVET - WORLD, SVET SE MI JE PODRL – MY WORLD IS SHATTERED, ODSELITI SE – TO MOVE AWAY, STAROST - AGE, STARA KOKLJA – OLD CHICKEN, JUHA – SOUP, SAMSKI - SINGLE… and VREDNO JE POSKUSITI – IT’S WORTH A TRY... always :)
What a day for Dave... he had never been in such a situation before! But still what new words has he learned today? NIMA SMISLA - NO SENSE, SVET - WORLD, SVET SE MI JE PODRL – MY WORLD IS SHATTERED, ODSELITI SE – TO MOVE AWAY, STAROST - AGE, STARA KOKLJA – OLD CHICKEN, JUHA – SOUP, SAMSKI - SINGLE… and VREDNO JE POSKUSITI – IT’S WORTH A TRY... always :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is a great host…and a real grill master. Again, he learned some new words: MALE SKRIVNOSTI - LITTLE SECRETS, OGENJ - FIRE, PLAMEN - FLAME, ŽEJEN - THIRSTY, PERUTNIČKE - CHICKEN WINGS, RAŽNJIČI - SKEWERS, SHRAMBA - PANTRYand HUJŠATI - TO LOSE WEIGHT. Dave also knows very well what helps when it’s hot! :)
Dave is a great host…and a real grill master. Again, he learned some new words: MALE SKRIVNOSTI - LITTLE SECRETS, OGENJ - FIRE, PLAMEN - FLAME, ŽEJEN - THIRSTY, PERUTNIČKE - CHICKEN WINGS, RAŽNJIČI - SKEWERS, SHRAMBA - PANTRYand HUJŠATI - TO LOSE WEIGHT. Dave also knows very well what helps when it’s hot! :)
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Dave is taking his Slovene learning very seriously .. khm khm.. Anyway, IN THE LIBRARY – V KNJIŽNICI he learned that a BOOK is a KNJIGA, a LIBRARIAN is a KNJIŽNIČAR/KA. Fani likes to read LOVE STORIES – LJUBEZENSKE ZGODBE and to RECOMMEND is PRIPOROČATI. He already knows ANIMALS are ŽIVALI, FAMILY is DRUŽINA, and from today he also knows that a FAIRYTALE is a PRAVLJICA and a PROFESSION is POKLIC. He needs to be a MEMBER – ČLAN and he needs his CARD or IZKAZNICA.
Dave is taking his Slovene learning very seriously .. khm khm.. Anyway, IN THE LIBRARY – V KNJIŽNICI he learned that a BOOK is a KNJIGA, a LIBRARIAN is a KNJIŽNIČAR/KA. Fani likes to read LOVE STORIES – LJUBEZENSKE ZGODBE and to RECOMMEND is PRIPOROČATI. He already knows ANIMALS are ŽIVALI, FAMILY is DRUŽINA, and from today he also knows that a FAIRYTALE is a PRAVLJICA and a PROFESSION is POKLIC. He needs to be a MEMBER – ČLAN and he needs his CARD or IZKAZNICA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Well, Dave and Fani really had a stormy morning! Well, it was for Fani… but Dave, he learned some new words… SPIDER is PAJEK, TERRIBLE is GROZNO, GREY HAIR is SIV LAS and obviously that means a DISASTER – KATASTROFA. He also learned that HAIRDRESSER is FRIZER, TO PULL OUT is IZPULITI, MONDAY is PONEDELJEK, SCISSORS are ŠKARJE and TWEEZERS is PINCETA.
Well, Dave and Fani really had a stormy morning! Well, it was for Fani… but Dave, he learned some new words… SPIDER is PAJEK, TERRIBLE is GROZNO, GREY HAIR is SIV LAS and obviously that means a DISASTER – KATASTROFA. He also learned that HAIRDRESSER is FRIZER, TO PULL OUT is IZPULITI, MONDAY is PONEDELJEK, SCISSORS are ŠKARJE and TWEEZERS is PINCETA.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Well, while Dave can't sleep, he can practice his Slovene counting. That night he also learned COFFEE is KAVA, MOON is LUNA, which has this strong POWER – MOČ that is even stronger when the moon is FULL – POLNA. COUNTING SHEEP – PREŠTEVANJE OVAC doesn't help, also not DEEP BREATHS – GLOBOKI VDIHI.
Well, while Dave can't sleep, he can practice his Slovene counting. That night he also learned COFFEE is KAVA, MOON is LUNA, which has this strong POWER – MOČ that is even stronger when the moon is FULL – POLNA. COUNTING SHEEP – PREŠTEVANJE OVAC doesn't help, also not DEEP BREATHS – GLOBOKI VDIHI.
Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
There's a long way to a healthy lifestyle for Dave and Fani, but they‘ve started… And Dave has also learned TO AGREE - STRINJATI SE. A RUN –TEK is a GOOD IDEA – DOBRA ZAMISEL and a WARM-UP – OGREVANJE is very IMPORTANT – POMEMBNO. He now also knows that ANKLES are GLEŽNJI, TO CIRCLE is KROŽITI, and that NECK is VRAT in Slovene. As Fani said, HAM AND EGGS – JAJCA IN SLANINA are not healthy, but a smoothie is, especially when it contains GREENS –ZELENJE like SPINACH – ŠPINAČA, BROCCOLI – BROKOLI and KALE –OHROVT.
There's a long way to a healthy lifestyle for Dave and Fani, but they‘ve started… And Dave has also learned TO AGREE - STRINJATI SE. A RUN –TEK is a GOOD IDEA – DOBRA ZAMISEL and a WARM-UP – OGREVANJE is very IMPORTANT – POMEMBNO. He now also knows that ANKLES are GLEŽNJI, TO CIRCLE is KROŽITI, and that NECK is VRAT in Slovene. As Fani said, HAM AND EGGS – JAJCA IN SLANINA are not healthy, but a smoothie is, especially when it contains GREENS –ZELENJE like SPINACH – ŠPINAČA, BROCCOLI – BROKOLI and KALE –OHROVT.
