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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….
