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Prepositions with locative case Exercises in Slovenian language
Learning prepositions with the locative case in Slovenian can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. The locative case, used exclusively after certain prepositions, is essential for expressing locations and states of being. Unlike in English, where prepositions often stand alone, Slovenian prepositions require specific case endings, making it crucial to understand their proper usage. This section will focus on prepositions that govern the locative case, providing exercises designed to help you grasp their nuances and applications in everyday conversation.
Mastering these prepositions will significantly enhance your Slovenian language skills, allowing you to describe places, discuss events, and convey various situations with greater precision. Through a series of targeted exercises, you will practice the correct forms and contexts for prepositions like "na" (on/at), "v" (in), "o" (about), and others. By working through these examples, you will build a solid foundation in using the locative case, enabling you to communicate more effectively and confidently in Slovenian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Knjiga je bila napisana *v* letu 1990 (preposition for "in" with locative).</p>
<p>2. Njegova hiša je *na* hribu (preposition for "on" with locative).</p>
<p>3. Srečanje bo potekalo *v* konferenčni sobi (preposition for "in" with locative).</p>
<p>4. Pogovarjali smo se *o* vremenu (preposition for "about" with locative).</p>
<p>5. Našli smo ga *v* parku (preposition for "in" with locative).</p>
<p>6. Bili so *na* plaži (preposition for "on" with locative).</p>
<p>7. Govorili smo *o* prijateljih (preposition for "about" with locative).</p>
<p>8. Živijo *v* Ljubljani (preposition for "in" with locative).</p>
<p>9. Našli smo ga *v* avtu (preposition for "in" with locative).</p>
<p>10. Pisal je članek *o* zgodovini (preposition for "about" with locative).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Knjiga je na *mizi* (place where you put books).</p>
<p>2. Pogovarjali smo se o *filmu* (what you discuss after watching).</p>
<p>3. Razmišljam o *praznikih* (time of celebration).</p>
<p>4. Srečala sem ga pri *domačih* (place related to family).</p>
<p>5. Govorimo o *preteklem* *tednu* (period that has just passed).</p>
<p>6. Navdušen je nad *novo* *službo* (recent employment).</p>
<p>7. Veselim se srečanja z *prijatelji* (people you like to spend time with).</p>
<p>8. Pogovarjamo se o *politiki* (topic often discussed in the news).</p>
<p>9. Preučujemo zgodovino o *starih* *civilizacijah* (ancient societies).</p>
<p>10. Imel je veliko povedati o *svojem* *otroštvu* (time when you were a child).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Počakala ga je *na* postaji (preposition for location).</p>
<p>2. Knjigo sem našel *v* knjižnici (preposition for inside).</p>
<p>3. Pogovarjali smo se *o* njegovem delu (preposition for about).</p>
<p>4. Našli smo se *pri* prijatelju (preposition for at someone's place).</p>
<p>5. Razstavo so odprli *v* galeriji (preposition for inside).</p>
<p>6. Predavanje je potekalo *na* univerzi (preposition for location).</p>
<p>7. Živimo *v* mestu (preposition for inside).</p>
<p>8. Srečali smo se *na* trgu (preposition for location).</p>
<p>9. Knjigo smo prebrali *o* zgodovini (preposition for about).</p>
<p>10. Počitnice bomo preživeli *pri* starih starših (preposition for at someone's place).</p>