Moods and emotions are always present in our lives, no matter what we are doing. And since they’re a part of every day life, learning how to explain your feelings is essential too!
Knowing Slovenian words for moods and emotions will help your understand all of the feelings while also help you to connect better with Slovenian speakers. If you can talk more authentically, then you can also make social interactions a lot better!
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Slovenian words for moods and emotions
Firstly, we’ll learn all the words for mood and emotions, and then we will show you some examples on how to express yourself and tell someone your feelings. Let’s learn words for each feeling separately.
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Happiness
Some may say happiness is the strongest emotion. Here’s the words for when you’re feeling happy in Slovenian:
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Happiness | Sreča |
| Joy | Veselje |
| Excitement | Navdušenje |
| Bliss | Blaženost |
| Contentment | Zadovoljstvo |
| Excitement | Vznemirjenje |
| Euphoria | Evforija |
Sadness
Sadness is a part of life, and it’s important to let ourselves feel those feeling as well. Here’s some words related to being sad in Slovenian.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Sadness/Sorrow | Žalost |
| Grief | Žalovanje |
| Despair | Obup |
| Misery | Beda |
| Disappointment | Razočaranje |
| Regret | Obžalovanje |
Anger
When someone pisses you off or does something wrong, you feel anger. Here’s how these emotions are called in Slovenian.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Anger | Jeza |
| Wrath/Rage | Bes |
| Outrage | Ogorčenost |
| Bitterness | Zagrenjenost |
| Resentment | Zamera |
| Hostility | Sovražnost |
Fear
Fear can come from not knowing what’s ahead, feeling unsure, or just worrying about everything. We all feel it sometimes and it’s good to know how to express it in the language you’re learning as well.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Fear | Strah |
| Afraid/Frightened/Terrified | Prestrašenost |
| Scared | Preplašenost |
| Panic | Panika |
| Anxiety | Anksioznost/Tesnoba |
| Apprehension | Skrb |
| Dread | Groza |
| Unease | Nelagodje |
| Nervous | Živčnost |
Surprise
Surprise is a moment of unexpected delight or shock that keeps life interesting. Whether it’s a twist in the plot or a surprise party, these moments can leave us speechless or grinning from ear to ear. Let’s take a closer look at how these feelings are called in Slovenian.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Surprised | Presenečenje |
| Astonishment | Začudenje |
| Amazement | Začudenost |
| Shock | Šok |
| Stunned | Osuplost |
| Bewildered | Zmedenost |
| Taken aback/Caught of guard | Presenečenost |
Love
Are you feeling head over heels with your partner, and want to explain what you’re feeling? Here’s how to describe those wonderful feelings:
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Love | Ljubezen |
| Affection | Naklonjenost |
| Infatuation | Zaljubljenost |
Jealousy
Along with love sometimes comes another powerful emotion—jealousy!
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Jealousy | Ljubosumje |
| Envy | Zavist |
Shame
We all make mistakes and feel shame at times. But that’s okay, because it’s a part of learning and growing as individuals.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Shame | Sramota |
| Embarrassment | Zadrega |
| Guilt | Krivda |
| Humiliation | Ponižanje |
| Regret | Obžalovanje |
| Awkward | Nerodno |
How Do You Say Moods And Emotions In Slovenian?
The word for mood in Slovenian is razpoloženje, and the word for emotion is čustvo. Therefore moods is razpoloženja and emotions is čustva, for plural.
Vocabulary To Express Your Moods And Emotions In Slovenian
When you want to say that you feel a certain way you can use the words above, but note they will change a bit, depending on the way you use them. This is because of the Slovenian grammar rules.
When you want to express simple emotions you can simply say the emotion and put sem at the end which mean ”I am”. The word you use also changes depending on your gender:
| English | Slovenian | Example (fem.) | Example (masc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| happiness | sreča | srečna sem | srečen sem |
| sadness | žalost | žalostna sem | žalosten sem |
| anger | jeza | jezna sem | jezen sem |
| surprise | presenečenost | presenečena sem | presenečen sem |
| jealousy | ljubosumje | ljubosumna sem | ljubosumen sem |
| scared | prestrašenost | prestrašena sem | prestrašen sem |
Alternatively, you can simply use the phrase čutim (I feel) followed by one of the emotions. Here the gender doesn’t matter, but some words still change endings because of the Slovenian case system:
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| I feel unease | Čutim nelagodje |
| I feel joy | Čutim veselje |
| I feel happiness | Čutim srečo |
| I feel sadness | Čutim žalost |
| I feel love | Čutim ljubezen |
Similarly, you can say počutim se, which also mean I feel. While čutim is used for immediate physical sensations or emotions, like feeling cold or fear, počutim se describes emotional or mental states, such as feeling happy or tired.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| I feel joyful | Počutim se veselo |
| I feel sad | Počutim se žalostno |
| I feel angry | Počutim se jezno |
| I feel excited | Počutim se vznemirjeno |
| I feel panicked | Počutim se panično |
There’s specific ways to express some emotions:
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| I’m afraid | Strah me je |
| I’m nervous | Živčen/živčna sem |
| I’m worried | Skrbi me |
| I grieve | Žalujem |
| I’m in love | Zaljubljen/a sem |
| I’m in shock | V šoku sem |
| I’m embarassed | Sram me je |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Slovenian Language
What Language Is Mostly Spoken In Slovenia?
The most spoken language in Slovenia is the Slovenian language, as it’s the official language and the mother tongue of most people there.
There’s also Hungarian and Italian. They’re two co-official languages in certain areas, where minorities live. Other significant languages include Croatian and Serbian, spoken by immigrants from former Yugoslav countries and their descendants. English and German are widely taught as foreign languages, followed by Italian, French, Spanish, and Russian.
What Language Is Slovenian Similar To?
Slovenian is pretty close to Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian—they’re all part of the same South Slavic language group. So if you know any of those, you’ll find Slovenian somewhat familiar in how it sounds and how it’s structured.
Where Can I Learn the Slovenian Language Online?
Check out some YouTube channels where you’ll learn vocabulary along with its pronunciation. Joining Facebook groups can help you find language buddies for practice. Among language apps, the Ling app stands out—it’s awesome for learning and doing daily lessons, and always there for you on your phone when you need it. Download it, give it a try and see how quickly you can pick up Slovenian!
Wrap-Up and Next Steps!
So, there you have it. Mood and emotions are things we all feel, but they’re also personal to each of us. And with that, we’ve covered the Slovenian words for moods and emotions!
As you read this, we hope you’ve picked up something new and feel ready to give these Slovenian words and phrases a try in your next chats. Remember, using them in real-life situations is the best way to really get the hang of it!
