Are you interested in learning more about the most common Slovenian verbs? Learning Slovene verbs is a very important part of Slovene grammar which is why we will walk you through all the basic terms that you can use now. If you are ready for that, let’s get started!
Slovenian is a Slavic language in which there are different grammatical categories. The conjugation of each verb depends upon the nature of words/slang words i.e Slovene nouns, pronouns, or adjectives. It is important to learn the Slovene verbs to learn common phrases. Both perfective verbs and imperfective verbs are conjugated based on the suffixes/endings. Feminine and masculine nouns often share similar endings.
Common Slovenian Verbs

Let’s learn the basic Slovenian vocabulary for action words:
Slovenian Verbs | English Translation |
Kaznovati | Punish |
Ostati | Stay |
Past | Trap |
Obleko | Dress |
Mleko | Milk |
Začnite | Start |
Skrbi | Worry |
Poplava | Flood |
Suha | Dry |
Žig | Stamp |
Izginiti | Vanish |
Počasi | Slow |
Pogled | Gaze |
Skrb | Concern |
Zaslužiti | Earn |
Transport | Transport |
Preprečiti | Prevent |
Pop | Pop |
Zbirati | Collect |
Jokati | Cry |
Ubogati | Obey |
Razlitja | Spill |
Opomba | Note |
Vlak | Train |
Strmeti | Stare |
Cvet | Flower |
Navdušiti | Excite |
Deliti | Divide |
Potrebujejo | Need |
Žgečkati | Tickle |
Mešati | Mix |
Navijati | Cheer |
Poglej | Look |
Utripati | Blink |
Tok | Flow |
Pravilo | Rule |
Trdijo | Claim |
Povezati | Connect |
Prosim | Please |
Ščepec | Pinch |
Pojavijo | Occur |
Transport | Transport |
Ploskati | Clap |
Opaziti | Notice |
Pojasniti | Explain |
Bleščati | Sparkle |
Zadeva | Matter |
Vtič | Plug |
Potegnite | Pull |
Pohiti | Hurry |
Pokvariti | Spoil |
Nalij | Pour |
Kričati | Scream |
Nameravajo | Intend |
Zaščititi | Protect |
Sodnik | Judge |
Dovoli | Allow |
Spomni Se | Remember |
Prestrašiti | Frighten |
Skok | Jump |
Trik | Trick |
Namig | Tip |
Zapomniti | Memorise |
Namakati | Soak |
Hop | Hop |
Propadanje | Decay |
Gledati | Watch |
Kosilo | Launch |
Ločeno | Separate |
Rezervni | Spare |
Moj | Mine |
Poravnati | Settle |
Raje | Prefer |
Odgovori | Reply |
Ubiti | Kill |
Ime | Name |
Zgrabi | Grab |
Osvetliti | Lighten |
Skodelica | Mug |
Kas | Trot |
Izboljšati | Improve |
Ukrotiti | Tame |
Vreča | Sack |
Praska | Scratch |
Vpliv | Influence |
Posedovati | Possess |
Vsebujejo | Contain |
Vadbo | Exercise |
Dolga | Long |
Obrišite | Wipe |
Toplote | Heat |
Kup | Heap |
Meriti | Measure |
Pakiranje | Pack |
Vprašaj | Ask |
Marca | March |
Škatla | Box |
Primerjaj | Compare |
Zadušiti | Choke |
Sovraštvo | Hate |
Vadbo | Exercise |
Sesekljati | Chop |
Vsebujejo | Contain |
Strinjam Se | Agree |
Trak | Strip |
Odpadki | Waste |
Odvisno | Depend |
Cviliti | Squeak |
Prepoznati | Recognise |
Opozoriti | Warn |
Zbrati | Gather |
Stokati | Moan |
Dirka | Race |
Pridigati | Preach |
Zdraviti | Heal |
Trepetati | Tremble |
Obrišite | Wipe |
Tek | Jog |
Občudovati | Admire |
Posedovati | Possess |
Trkati | Knock |
Pomiriti | Soothe |
Vzdih | Sigh |
Nameravajo | Intend |
Sneg | Snow |
Trener | Coach |
Zaslužiti | Deserve |
Škatla | Box |
Obesiti | Hang |
Prosim | Beg |
Zanič | Suck |
Šiv | Stitch |
Osredotočiti | Concentrate |
Zapor | Jail |
Razmnoževati | Reproduce |
Punkcija | Puncture |
Reševanje | Rescue |
Klofuta | Slap |
Raztegniti | Stretch |
Zrušiti | Crash |
Kavelj | Hook |
Cviliti | Whine |
Rokovati | Wrestle |
Oznaka | Mark |
Škodi | Harm |
Slediti | Follow |
Sijaj | Glow |
Želja | Wish |
Razorožiti | Disarm |
Aretirati | Arrest |
Dvom | Doubt |
Opomba | Note |
Govoriti | Talk |
Vladati | Reign |
Bleščati | Sparkle |
Odkriti | Discover |
Zadnji | Last |
Črčkanje | Scribble |
Del | Part |
Potovanje | Travel |
Obljubi | Promise |
Nasmeh | Smile |
Kljuvati | Peck |
Marmelado | Jam |
Upam | Hope |
Sestavljena | Consist |
Voda | Water |
Dražiti | Tease |
Požirek | Sip |
Lebdi | Hover |
Žarek | Beam |
Prekiniti | Interrupt |
Dobrodošli | Welcome |
Sleči Se | Undress |
Upam | Hope |
Razlitja | Spill |
Pridelati | Produce |
Zamenjati | Replace |
Opisati | Describe |
Pojavi | Appear |
Zgoditi | Happen |
Pripraviti | Prepare |
Nihanje | Wobble |
Slediti | Follow |
Lov | Chase |
Obresti | Interest |
Dodaj | Add |
Razbitina | Wreck |
Urok | Spell |
Dolgujem | Owe |
Zažgati | Burn |
Plesati | Dance |
Vprašanje | Question |
Osumljenec | Suspect |
Pok | Bang |
Deliti | Divide |
Odgovori | Answer |
Popravilo | Repair |
Poliranje | Polish |
Past | Trap |
Čist | Clean |
Tuljava | Coil |
Popraviti | Mend |
Tveganje | Risk |
Zmedeti | Confuse |
Črpalka | Pump |
Rima | Rhyme |
Dokončan | Complete |
Jermen | Strap |
Deliti | Share |
Goljufati | Cheat |
Oprijem | Grip |
Zavre | Boil |
Jokati | Wail |
Pomnožiti | Multiply |
Mleko | Milk |
Vodnik | Guide |
Veseliti Se | Rejoice |
Garancija | Guarantee |
Film | Film |
Preganjati | Haunt |
Naribajte | Grate |
Skrbeti | Care |
Odmrzniti | Thaw |
Premakniti | Move |
Dovoljenje | Permit |
Razglasiti | Announce |
Pričakovati | Expect |
Pedal | Pedal |
Razbiti | Smash |
Signal | Signal |
Odkleniti | Unlock |
Razmisliti | Consider |
Tok | Flow |
Opraviči Se | Apologise |
Strgati | Scrape |
Vmešavati Se | Meddle |
Rock | Rock |
Raje | Prefer |
Ne Uspe | Fail |
Korak | Step |
Prelivanje | Overflow |
Trik | Trick |
Šala | Joke |
Preskoči | Skip |
Predstaviti | Introduce |
Kopati | Bathe |
Predmet | Object |
Vključujejo | Include |
Ravnovesje | Balance |
Uživaj | Enjoy |
Vrnitev | Return |
Nadaljevati | Continue |
Pomežik | Wink |
Tapnite | Tap |
Zvok | Sound |
Zavre | Boil |
Rastlina | Plant |
Stisniti | Squeeze |
Obraz | Face |
Toplo | Warm |
Pripraviti | Prepare |
Pat | Pat |
Izogibati Se | Avoid |
Pick | Prick |
Zavrniti | Reject |
Upravljati | Manage |
Všeč | Like |
Ne Maram | Dislike |
Knjiga | Book |
Bedak | Fool |
Izberite | Pick |
Nadlegovati | Harass |
Podaljšati | Extend |
Pnevmatika | Tire |
Nazaj | Back |
Zamenjati | Replace |
Obrat | Turn |
Plaziti | Crawl |
Naročilo | Order |
Drzni | Dare |
Zvok | Sound |
Toplote | Heat |
Barve | Paint |
Obresti | Interest |
Bliskavica | Flash |
Ostati | Remain |
Zaklepanje | Lock |
Tehtati | Weigh |
Žalovati | Mourn |
Smrčanje | Snore |
Vrnitev | Return |
Urediti | Arrange |
Poslušaj | Listen |
Prazno | Empty |
Ogenj | Fire |
Cikel | Cycle |
Post | Post |
Britje | Shave |
Trgovina | Shop |
Nasmeh | Grin |
Upokojiti | Retire |
Pregledati | Examine |
Bor | Pine |
Pritrdite | Fasten |
Našel | Found |
Zložite | Fold |
Iskra | Spark |
Zabavati | Entertain |
Tekmovati | Compete |
Ploskati | Applaud |
Vrtinčiti | Whirl |
Prekiniti | Interrupt |
Odstrani | Remove |
Odgovori | Reply |
Pričakovati | Expect |
Ignorirati | Ignore |
Tekmo | Match |
Žig | Stamp |
Preveri | Check |
Trepetati | Tremble |
Lov | Hunt |
Pred | Precede |
Glavo | Head |
Razorožiti | Disarm |
Bič | Whip |
Hvala | Thank |
Čas | Time |
Odskočiti | Bounce |
Hop | Hop |
Čopič | Brush |
Lebdeti | Float |
Blagoslovi | Bless |
Šepetati | Whisper |
Zložite | Fold |
Poklekniti | Kneel |
Služiti | Serve |
Šala | Joke |
Obnašati | Behave |
Užaliti | Offend |
Urediti | Arrange |
Obstajati | Exist |
Vrtati | Bore |
Nadaljevati | Continue |
Žvečiti | Chew |
Dihati | Breathe |
Všeč | Like |
Uporaba | Use |
Zaposliti | Employ |
Obstajati | Exist |
Odskočiti | Bounce |
Tip | Type |
Pršilo | Spray |
Etiketo | Label |
Sodnik | Judge |
Analizirati | Analyse |
Parkirati | Park |
Zmanjšati | Reduce |
Opravičilo | Excuse |
Obvestiti | Inform |
Seznam | List |
Ceniti | Appreciate |
Vozel | Knot |
Vprašaj | Ask |
Hitenje | Rush |
Ravni | Level |
Madež | Stain |
Telefon | Telephone |
Sled | Trace |
Skomig | Shrug |
Sprejeti | Accept |
Priznati | Admit |
Prisoten | Present |
Pobegniti | Escape |
Kihanje | Sneeze |
Prošnja | Request |
Pečemo | Bake |
Reševanje | Rescue |
Identificirati | Identify |
Ograja | Fence |
Zvijati | Wriggle |
Čuditi Se | Wonder |
Sestavljena | Consist |
Človek | Man |
Žebelj | Nail |
Seznam | List |
Lastno | Own |
Popraviti | Fix |
Dvojno | Double |
Prilepite | Paste |
Cviliti | Squeak |
Curl | Curl |
Poškodbe | Damage |
Trditi | Argue |
Komunicirati | Communicate |
Pozdravi | Greet |
Rezervni | Spare |
Lizati | Lick |
Napolniti | Fill |
Moliti | Pray |
Pomoč | Help |
Ugibati | Guess |
Načrt | Plan |
Srbenje | Itch |
Razpakirati | Unpack |
Prevrniti | Tumble |
Privoščiti | Afford |
Možganska Kap | Stroke |
Natisniti | |
Razmnoževati | Reproduce |
Potovanje | Trip |
Odštej | Subtract |
Zbledeti | Fade |
Strmeti | Stare |
Dokončan | Complete |
Napad | Attack |
Šok | Shock |
Puščava | Desert |
Vlačilec | Tug |
Predstavljaj Si | Imagine |
Zavajati | Deceive |
Urok | Spell |
Cviliti | Squeal |
Propad | Ruin |
Vijak | Screw |
Zavora | Brake |
Moliti | Pray |
Pridobiti | Obtain |
Trgovina | Store |
Križ | Cross |
Faks | Fax |
Izvajati | Perform |
Delo | Work |
Zdrs | Slip |
Pletene | Knit |
Zavora | Brake |
Zdrobi | Crush |
Strahu | Fear |
Moti | Annoy |
Fit | Fit |
Tekmovati | Compete |
Kladivo | Hammer |
Oprijem | Grip |
Šteti | Count |
Prispeti | Arrive |
Oropati | Rob |
Obleko | Suit |
Vzrok | Cause |
Pritožba | Complain |
Bomba | Bomb |
Nasmeh | Grin |
Navdušiti | Impress |
Sprostite Se | Relax |
Opomni | Remind |
Osvetliti | Lighten |
Blizu | Close |
Ohraniti | Preserve |
Dež | Rain |
Izpovedati | Confess |
Razširiti | Expand |
Drgnite | Rub |
Ukaz | Command |
Veslo | Paddle |
Vlak | Train |
Sled | Trace |
Praksa | Practise |
Žonglirati | Juggle |
Utopiti | Drown |
Izrezljati | Carve |
Slepi | Blind |
Kravata | Tie |
Zadovoljiti | Satisfy |
Lepilo | Glue |
Zavora | Brake |
Aretirati | Arrest |
Hum | Hum |
Sprehod | Walk |
Pomoč | Help |
Zgrešiti | Miss |
Udarec | Bump |
Pavza | Pause |
Umiti | Wash |
Razmisliti | Consider |
Presenečenje | Surprise |
Kimam | Nod |
Ceniti | Appreciate |
Mimo | Pass |
Spremeniti | Change |
Lok | Bow |
Sperite | Rinse |
Uspeti | Succeed |
Krmariti | Steer |
Porast | Increase |
Drgetati | Shiver |
Zavrniti | Refuse |
Kalček | Sprout |
Bedak | Fool |
Poskus | Attempt |
Zamočiti | Mess Up |
Poplava | Flood |
Želja | Wish |
Trditi | Argue |
Vstopi | Enter |
Stisniti | Squeeze |
Ponovite | Repeat |
Laž | Lie |
Povezati | Connect |
Test | Test |
Sprostitev | Release |
Osramotiti | Embarrass |
Zaviti | Wrap |
Program | Program |
Prošnja | Request |
Zadrga | Zip |
Odprto | Open |
Dobavo | Supply |
Fancy | Fancy |
Potisnite | Push |
V Živo | Live |
Neurejen | Untidy |
Injicirati | Inject |
Stokati | Groan |
Poskusi | Try |
Združiti | Unite |
Zviti | Roll |
Učiti Se | Learn |
Odobriti | Approve |
Ne Odobravam | Disapprove |
Prestrašiti | Scare |
Vrtinčiti | Whirl |
Zapis | Record |
Dvom | Doubt |
Zavedati Se | Realise |
Razpoka | Crack |
Prekiniti | Suspend |
Stopiti | Melt |
Kljukica | Tick |
Naročilo | Order |
Opazovati | Observe |
Motiti | Interfere |
Pripadati | Belong |
Grajati | Scold |
Pridigati | Preach |
Poročilo | Report |
Poškodovati | Injure |
Odpenjati | Unfasten |
Krmariti | Steer |
Ljubezen | Love |
Bomba | Bomb |
Licenco | License |
Verb Conjugation

Verbs in Slovenian conjugate both on the basis of tenses and gender. There are different ways to conjugate but generally present, past and future tense are the most common conjugations.
- The regular form of the verb is the present tense.
- To make the future tense in Slovenian is by using the present form of the verb to be + the participle of the verb.
- To make the future tense in Slovenian is by using the future form of the verb to be + the participle.
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