Dave's challenge: Let's learn Slovene
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
325 - Visit from a Slovene-English couple
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes … Dave has become a real promoter of the Slovenian language among foreigners. It is not a COINCIDENCE – NAKLJUČJE that in this last episode h...
324 - Future anniversary
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ST...
323 - First tooth
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 – SLI...
322 - New Year's office party
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 –...
321 - Only good news
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ZADN...
320 - Miši v hiši
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
319 - Mr. Lovor Lovor
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
318 - Stuck in the elevator
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
»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...
317 - New suit
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
316 - Little Red Riding Hood
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 GRE...
315 - Romantic activities
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MOTHERHOOD - MATERINSTVO can be exhausting. So, being the good BROTHER IN LAW – SVAK, Dave decided to ask Špela to babysit again. This time he want...
314 - Good times with friends
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave has really great friends. And there is never a shortage of new words: POGAJANJE means NEGOTIATION, PREVITI means TO SWADLLE, OTROŠKI VOZIČEK is...
313 - Dave gets a new job
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
312 - English tourist in Ptuj
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, while Fani takes their BUNDLE OF JOY - ŽAKELJ SREČE, Max Conor, FOR A WALK - NA SPREHOD, Dave and the HISTORIAN - ZGODOVINAR, are exchanging ide...
311 - At the flea market
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
310 - Collecting stickers
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Poor Dave… I don't think he understands the serious business of collecting STICKERS – SLIČICE in Slovenia yet. You get a PACKET – PAKET of stic...
309 - Dave loses his voice
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave got his voice back JUST IN TIME – PRAVI ČAS for his INTERVIEW – POGOVOR. He also learned a few things about Slovenian HOME REMEDIES - DOMAČ...
308 - EMŠO
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
307 - Babysitter
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
306 - Halloween
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, NET...
305 - Pre-election rally
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
304 - Last exam
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
303 - Life insurance
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Fani are thinking about getting a LIFE INSURANCE policy or ŽIVLJENJSKO ZAVAROVANJE that would cover LIFE COSTS - ŽIVLJENJSKI STROŠKI in th...
302 - Young parents dining out
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 THE...
301 - New car
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 – BI...
300 - Vraže
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looks like Dave is not SUPERSTITIOUS – VRAŽEVEREN at all. But he learned some new words: ITCHY NOSE means SRBEČ NOS, KUKAVICA is a CUCKOO, PRIPORO...
299 - Chess
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 – ...
298 - Coffee machine
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that Dave really likes the new COFFEE MACHINE - KAVNI APARAT. And he learned some handy new words as well. NAVODILO means INSTRUCTIONS, GARAN...
297 - Ka te češ
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
296 - Baby's 1st visit to Prekmurje
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 GRA...
295 - Happy family
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 – ZA...
294 - Wetting the baby's head
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 NAZ...
293 - A baby is born
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
292 - Baby on the way
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
291 - Preparing for parenthood
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that Dave and Fani are almost ready for PARENTHOOD – STARŠEVSTVO. They need PSYHOLOGICAL PREPARATION – PSIHOLOŠKA PRIPRAVA. Dave should...
290 - Exhausting day
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
289 - Buying a pram
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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......
288 - Choosing a name
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ŽRE...
287 - 1st visit to the gynecologist
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our merry couple had their FIRST APPOINTMENT AT THE GYNECOLOGIST or PRVI OBISK PRI GINEKOLOGU after the PREGNANCY TEST or TEST NOSEČNOSTI. First they...
286 - Wedding presents
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
285 - Fani's pregnant
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
284 - Honeymoon photos
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 shou...
283 - Varna hiša
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 VI...
282 - Municipal dump
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
281 - Crossing the road
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TO CROSS THE ROAD – PREČKATI CESTO can be DANGEROUS – NEVARNO. You have to look to the LEFT – LEVO and RIGHT – DESNO, before using the PEDEST...
280 - Honeymoon in Paris
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 probab...
279 - Packing for the honeymoon
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Fani are PACKED – SPAKIRANA and READY – PRIPRAVLJENA. They have one SUITCASE – KOVČEK, two CARRY-ON BAGS – ROČNI PRTLJAGI, two PASS...
278 - Climate change
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The DROUGHT – SUŠA has come to an end and it’s RAINING – DEŽUJE. Dave and Fani are not SWEATY – PREPOTENA anymore. CLOUDS - OBLAKI have brou...
277 - Telling a joke
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 JO...
276 - The day after
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 – P...
275 - Wedding party
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
POROKA – WEDDING is a new turning point in life. And today we learned new words as well: POROČNI ŠOPEK – WEDDING BOUQUET, NEVESTA – BRIDE, ŽE...
274 - Wedding ceremony
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How beautiful. To shed a tear. And so many new words: POROČNI OBRED – WEDDING CEREMONY, METULJČEK – BOW TIE, NEVESTA - BRIDE, ŽENIN – GROOM, ...
273 - Pre-wedding customs
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wedding is pretty close now and Dave is still surprised over Slovenia’s CUSTOMS – NAVADE/OBIČAJI. Anyway, tonight he learned that SALTY SNACK...
272 - Firefighter competition
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Dave and sosed Jože head off to watch the TEKMOVANJE or COMPETITION, let's have a look at what Dave learned today. GASILCI - FIREFIGHTERS, GASI...
271 - Picnic in the park
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave didn't manage to get his hands on some of Fani and Špela's drinks… but he did learn some new words at the picnic. DEKA - BLANKET, ODLOŽITI - ...
270 - Bachelor party
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know what they say, what happens at a FANTOVŠČINA – BACHELOR PARTY, stays at a fantovščina… Well, they say that for Vegas too with a reaso...
269 - Baby dream
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe it was all the talk of Fani's friend's BABY SHOWER – ZABAVA ZA NOVO MAMICO that caused Dave's strange dreams last night, but he did, somehow, ...
268 - Catering
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems Dave and Fani found the catering service or catering for their wedding and the provider is offering a full service that includes SETTING UP T...
267 - Wedding dress
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, sometimes Dave can surprise Fani and he sure did that this time. He already bought his WEDDING SUIT – POROČNA OBLEKA. And that is not going t...
266 - Meaning of life
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost MIDNIGHT – POLNOČ and Dave started contemplating ABOUT THE MEANING OF LIFE – O SMISLU ŽIVLJENJA, and about WHAT HE WANTS – KAJ H...
265 - An adventure
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, yes, love is in the air and our romantic couple can’t wait to get to the MOON BAY – MESEČEV ZALIV. The BEACH – PLAŽA has no SAND – PESEK...
264 - Wedding invitations
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The INVITATIONS – VABILA are written in SLOVENE – SLOVENŠČINA and in ENGLISH – ANGLEŠČINA. Fani found the perfect TEMPLATE – PREDLOGA and ...
263 - Window boxes
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Dave & Fani head home to do some gardening on their balcony, let's have a look at what Dave learned this time. VRTNI CENTER is a GARDEN CENTRE, VRT...
262 - Wedding plans
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, the list of GUESTS/INVITES – POVABLJENCI is ready. There is the BROTHER – BRAT, SISTERS – SESTRI, PARENTS – STARŠI, GRANDPARENTS - STARI ...
261 - High fuel prices
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FUEL PRICES – CENE GORIVA are getting higher and higher these days. So if you don’t want to drive on a RESERVE tank or REZERVA all the time yo...
260 - Wedding loan
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Fani are one step closer to their big day – the WEDDING DAY – POROČNI DAN. They took a LOAN – POSOJILO at the BANK – BANKA. After th...
259 - Blood donation
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is still ALIVE – JE ŽIV and HE DONATED BLOOD – JE DAROVAL KRI. He felt a bit DIZZY – VRTELO SE MU JE, but now he’s fine and he’s HAPPY...
258 - Slovene slang
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave decided that he wants to learn some Slovene SLANG or SLENG. Fani told him that the saying »Si že auf?« means “Are you awake?”, and that »...
257 - Wedding conversation
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like the wedding plans will have to wait, but Dave is not wasting time. He learned that IMPORTANT is POMEMBNO, LATER is KASNEJE, PLAN is NAČ...
256 - Splinter or thorn?
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave got a THORN - TRN in his finger when he was lifting a BRANCH - VEJA. He thought it might have been another KLOP – TICK, or even a SPLINTER - TR...
255 - Massage voucher
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Dave slowly recovers from his 'relaxing' massage, let's see what he learned today. MASAŽA is a MASSAGE, WELLNESS is a SPA, TERMIN is AN APPOINTMEN...
254 - Day 4 in Ireland
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Irish adventure is nearing its end with Dave’s invitation to lunch. An opportunity to learn new words: TJULENJ is SEAL, PRIPOROČATI –...
253 - Day 3 in Ireland
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A really gorgeous trip and Dave shows Ireland's beauties. In the JEZERO or LAKE there are lot of fish… KRAP - CARP, ŠČUKA – PIKE and POSTRV- TRO...
252 - Day 2 in Ireland
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ČUSTVEN – EMOTIONAL. Dave wants to show his friends as much as possible. Using also new Slovenian words: RODNO MESTO means BIRTHPLACE, HOMETOWN is ...
251 - Day 1 in Ireland
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new country and completely different customs for Slovenes. Dave, however, is forced to learn new words. SMRČATI is TO SNORE, UTRUJEN means TIRED, Z...
250 - Flight to Dublin - part 2
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is really useful to use the flight time to learn new languages. This time some POMEMBNE – IMPORTANT words: PRISRČNO means WARM or KIND, LJUBEZEN...
249 - Flight to Dublin - part 1
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is happy and already on the plane. Let’s repeat some new words: DOKUMENTI are DOCUMENTS, OSEBNA IZKAZNICA means ID CARD, VELJAVNA is VALID,...
248 - Pedicure and manicure
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dave learned that visiting a PEDIKURA or PEDICURE isn’t so bad, plus he also learned a few new words… ETERIČNA OLJA are ESSENTIAL OILS, NOH...
247 - Planning a trip to Ireland - part 2
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is no end in sight with the candidates for the trip. Dave learned today that LATE means POZEN, ZGODEN is EARLY, PRIDRUŽITI SE – TO JOIN, NEČ...
246 - Planning a trip to Ireland - part 1
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is definitely not going to be an easy task for Dave. He knows that WORK – DELO, STRENGTHENS A PERSON – KREPI ČLOVEKA. But his friends have a...
245 - TLC
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TENDER, LOVE AND CARE – NEŽNOST, LJUBEZEN IN SKRB is what Dave has to offer. And what more can Fani ask for? He did not bring her any HEMP – KONO...
244 - Trip to the furniture store
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Dave says goodbye to his CHIPS or FRENCH FRIES - POMFRIT, and his hotdog, let's see what he learned on his little shopping trip. POHIŠTVO is FU...
243 - Online banking
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave finally has a Slovenian ONLINE BANK – SPLETNA BANKA. The REGISTRACIJA – REGISTRATION was no problem, but there are so many new words: STANJE ...
242 - Prepih
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever read the Guinness Book of World Records you've noticed that Slovenes are famous for their crazy records, but what they don’t like i...
241 - To shave, or not to shave?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fani isn’t too enthusiastic about Dave’s new idea. She doesn’t want him to grow any facial hair. A BEARD is BRADA, a MOUSTACHE is BRKI, SIDEBURN...
240 - Old Vine Festival
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looks like this is going to be a hard day for the trio. But Dave knows from now on that REZ STARE TRTE means the PRUNING OF THE OLD VINE, CEPIČ is a ...
239 - The case of the ex - Heidi part 2
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, while Dave's past and current better halves compare notes, let's look at some of the words that he (and Heidi) have just learned. SURFING is DESKA...
238 - The case of the ex - Heidi part 1
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fani got to meet Dave's BIVŠA or EX-GIRLFRIEND Heidi today. She was a little bit LJUBOSUMNA – JEALOUS, but she didn't need to be. Dave is also a li...
237 - Berries
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dave learned more about BERRIES – JAGODIČEVJE. We have STRAWBERRIES – JAGODE, RASPBERRIES – MALINE, BLUEBERRIES – BOROVNICE, BLACKBERRI...
236 - Kolpa rafting
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Fani tried RAFTING – ČOLNARJENJE today. Their host, who was a LOCAL - DOMAČIN, told them they had to wear a HELMET – ČELADA, NEOPRENE ...
235 - A couple's life
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A COUPLE’S LIFE or ŽIVLJENJE PARA… Sometimes it’s not LIVING IN PARADISE or ŽIVETI V RAJU and it’s always good when we have friends to talk ...
234 - Good luck
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3 against 1 for good luck…:) Today Dave learned that animals can bring LUCK – SREČA and also BAD LUCK – NESREČA. An example for bad lack: a BL...
233 - Buying pasta
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While poor Dave spends the next part of his afternoon in the shop looking for things, let us take a look at what he's learned today. POLŽKI are SNAIL...
232 - Cycling in Goričko
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, the day has come when Fani gave up before Dave did… Dave really enjoyed CYCLING - KOLESARJENJE around the Goričko region. With his HELMET ...
231 - Planting trees
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our happy couple enjoyed some work as they followed the CALL OF NATURE or KLIC NARAVE by planting TREE SEEDLINGS - SADIKE. They brought some GLOVES or...
230 - Farmer for a day - part 2
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently, the day at the farm will end happily. Dave learned that MESO IZ TUNKE means MEAT IN MINCED LARD, NAČRT means PLAN, GNOJ is MANURE, GNOJIT...
229 - Farmer for a day - part 1
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave prepares for the day at the ORGANIC FARM – EKOLOŠKA KMETIJA. He needs OLD CLOTHES – STARA OBLAČILA and RUBBER BOOTS – GUMIJASTI ŠKORNJI....
228 - Trees
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of TREES - DREVESA in Slovenia. In fact, 64% of Slovenia is covered by forests. And today Dave learned that the WOODS or FOREST is cal...
227 - Bomba
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave arrived at the GAS or PETROL STATION – BENCINSKA ČRPALKA with a “bomba”. But he didn’t have a real bomb with him. A PLINSKA BOMBA is ano...
226 - Beer fountain
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave has had an enjoyable time at the FONTANA PIVA ŽALEC – ŽALEC BEER FOUNTAIN! He has learned the words for... TO GO ON A TRIP – ITI NA IZLET, ...