Language/Slovenian/Vocabulary/Introducing-Yourself
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Introducing Yourself in Slovenian
Introducing yourself in Slovenian is an essential part of communication. In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in Slovenian, including how to say your name, where you are from, and how old you are. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to hold a simple conversation and introduce yourself confidently.
Basic Greetings
Before we dive into the lesson, let's start with some basic greetings.
| Slovenian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Zdravo | z-dra-vo | Hello |
| Dobro jutro | doh-broh yoo-troh | Good morning |
| Dobar dan | doh-bahr dahn | Good afternoon |
| Dober večer | doh-behr veh-chehr | Good evening |
| Adijo | a-dee-yoh | Goodbye |
Introducing Yourself
Now that you know some basic greetings, it's time to learn how to introduce yourself in Slovenian.
There are many ways to introduce yourself in Slovenian, but the most common way is to say:
Moje ime je <your name>. Sem iz <your country> in imam <your age> let.
This means "My name is <your name>. I am from <your country> and I am <your age> years old."
Let's break down this sentence and learn how to pronounce each word correctly.
Saying Your Name
The first part of introducing yourself is saying your name.
In Slovenian, the phrase for "my name is" is "moje ime je." This phrase is pronounced as "moh-yeh ee-meh yeh."
When you say your name, you need to use the possessive pronoun "moj" (my) in front of the noun "ime" (name). The word "moj" will change its form depending on the gender of the noun or the noun's case. In the following table, you can see the different forms of "moj" in Slovenian:
| Gender | Nominative Case | Genitive Case |
|---|---|---|
| masculine | moj | moga |
| feminine | moja | moje |
| neuter | moje | mojega |
| plural | moji | mojih |
Let's see some examples:
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| My name is John. | Moje ime je John. | mo-yeh ee-meh yeh John |
| My name is Maria. | Moje ime je Maria. | mo-yeh ee-meh yeh Maria |
| My name is Peter. | Moje ime je Peter. | mo-yeh ee-meh yeh Peter |
Saying Where You Are From
The second part of introducing yourself is saying where you are from. You can say "sem iz" which means "I am from." This phrase is pronounced as "sehm eez".
Here are some examples:
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I am from the United States. | Sem iz Združenih držav. | sehm eez Zdroo-zheh-neeh drzhav |
| I am from Germany. | Sem iz Nemčije. | sehm eez Nem-chee-yeh |
| I am from China. | Sem iz Kitajske. | sehm eez Kee-tigh-skeh |
Saying Your Age
The third part of introducing yourself is saying your age. You can say "imam" which means "I have." This phrase is pronounced as "ee-mahm."
Note that Slovenian uses the singular form for age, unlike English, which uses the plural form.
Here are some examples:
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I am 22 years old. | Imam 22 let. | ee-mahm dveh-enajst let |
| I am 30 years old. | Imam 30 let. | ee-mahm trideset let |
| I am 40 years old. | Imam 40 let. | ee-mahm štirideset let |
Putting It All Together
Now that you know how to say your name, where you are from, and your age, let's put it all together in one sentence.
Moje ime je John. Sem iz Združenih držav in imam 22 let.
Practice saying this sentence out loud until you can say it with ease. When you are confident introducing yourself, try practicing with a friend or someone who speaks Slovenian.
Conclusion
Introducing yourself in Slovenian is an easy and fun way to start a conversation. Remember to use the phrases we learned in this lesson, and practice until you feel confident introducing yourself in Slovenian.
In the next lesson, we will learn about singular and plural nouns in Slovenian, including regular and irregular plural forms.
Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Love & Numbers.
Other Lessons
- Asking for Directions
- Talking about Free Time
- Common Foods
- Days of the Week
- Basic Greetings
- Telling Time
- Countries Države
- Family
- Numbers
- Health
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