In this post, you will learn how to say ‘how are you?’ in Slovenian. You’ll also learn common responses so you can respond if you’re asked this question. This can be really useful if you’re speaking with someone from Slovenia or if you’re travelling there.
Slovenian, also known as Slovene, is a South Slavic language spoken by approximately 2.5 million speakers worldwide. Most speakers live in Slovenia where it is an official language.
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How To Say ‘How Are You?’ In Slovenian
There are a few different ways to ask ‘how are you?’. Here are the most common:
In informal situations, such as with friends, you can say:
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | Kako si? | Ka-ko see |
In more formal situations, such as with elders or when you want to show respect, you can say:
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? | Kako ste? | Ka-ko steh |
Check out the video below to hear the pronunciation of these phrases by a native speaker:
How To Respond To ‘How Are You?’ In Slovenian
There are many different ways that you can reply to this question. Below are the most common responses to this question. I’ve also included how to say ‘thank you’ as it’s polite to thank someone if they ask how you are.
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Hvala | Hvah-lah |
| I’m fine | Dobro | Doh-broh |
| I’m good | Vredu | Oo-reh-du |
| Very good | Zelo dobro | Ze-loh doh-broh |
| Great | Super | Soo-per |
| I’m sick | Bolan sem | Boh-lam sem |
| I’m hungry | Lačen sem | La-chun sem |
| I’m happy | Vesel sem | Veh-sel sem |
| I’m sad | Žalosten sem | Zhalo-sten sem |
It’s also useful to know how to say ‘and you?’ or ‘what about you?’ to find out how someone else is if they ask you.
| English | Slovenian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| And you? (formal) | In vi? | In vee |
| And you? (informal) | Pa ti? | Pa tee |
Check out the video below to hear the pronunciation of some of these phrases:
Example Conversation:
Person 1: Kako si? (How are you?)
Person 2: Dobro, hvala. Pa ti? (I’m fine, thanks. And you?)
Person 1: Dobro (I’m fine)
Please note, this is an informal conversation.
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You should now know how to say ‘how are you?’ in Slovenian and you should also be able to respond if you’re asked!
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