Se vidimo! Slovene with Polona

Autumn is here! In this episode, we celebrate the first anniversary of Se vidimo! and learn how Slovenians enjoy the autumn season. Discover traditional foods, grape harvesting, chestnut picking, and different types of mushrooms. Se vidimo!

Why do we need cases? In this episode, we take a step back and explore why Slovenian has cases, where they come from, and how they affect word order and meaning. We’ll compare Slovenian and English and discover why those little endings are actually so useful. Se vidimo!

In Episode 43, we learn the dative case (dajalnik) with adjectives in Slovenian. We look at its use with prepositions such as k/h, proti and kljub, as well as with common verbs like pomagati, telefonirati, dati and obljubiti. We practise the dative in the singular, dual and plural, and finish with a dialogue. Se vidimo!

Summer is coming to an end, which means one thing: razprodaje – sales! 🛍️ In this episode, we explore Slovenian vocabulary for shopping, discounts, special offers, prices and saving money. Join me and Janez as we go shopping and discover that finding a good deal isn’t always as easy as it seems. Se vidimo!

In Episode 41, we’re taking another look at Slovenian grammar and focusing on the instrumental case (orodnik) with adjectives in the singular, dual, and plural. Learn how to use s/z, med, pred, pod, and za, and discover the most important adjective and noun endings.

You’ll also hear a fun dialogue with Janez, Maruša, and Polona, packed with examples of the instrumental in Slovenian. Se vidimo!

In this episode, we’re talking about the summer heat! Learn useful Slovenian vocabulary related to hot weather, heat waves, drought, fires, and staying cool. We’ll also review modal verbs such as morati, smeti, lahko, and treba je. Se vidimo!

In this episode of Se vidimo, we're taking a closer look at the Slovene locative case and adjective endings in the singular, dual, and plural. You'll learn how to use the most common locative prepositions, remember the key endings with a simple mnemonic, and discover the special rule for countries and regions ending in -ska and -ška. We'll finish with a short dialogue to help you hear the grammar in everyday conversation. Se vidimo!

In this summer episode of Se vidimo, we learn how to describe a country in Slovenian. Using Sweden as an example, we explore useful vocabulary, a key grammar pattern with country names ending in -ska/-ška, and learn a little about Swedish culture and food. The episode also includes a short interview with our friend Charlie from Malmö. Se vidimo!

Learn how to use the Slovenian genitive case (rodilnik) with adjectives. In this episode, we will cover when to use the genitive, its endings for all genders and all numbers, and practical examples to help you use it. Bonus: a short text with Janez. Se vidimo!

Ready for summer in Slovenian? Learn useful vocabulary for holidays at the seaside and in the mountains, follow Polona and Janez through two funny summer dialogues, and expand your Slovenian with practical seasonal expressions. Se vidimo!