Waiting for letters has a whole new vibe these days, thanks to technology. Instead of checking the mailbox, we’re all looking for that little white envelope icon on our screens or phones. But even though emailing is super easy now, it still has its own set of rules.
Sure, sending emails is no big deal for most people, but some still struggle with writing a good one. Wondering how to nail the subject line, greetings, intro, and content in a Slovenian email? Just remember to keep it simple and stick to the rules, especially when using those Slovenian email phrases.
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Useful Slovenian Email Phrases
When putting together a Slovenian email, you’ll follow a structure that’s pretty much in place when you’re writing e-mails in any language.
The Subject
The subject in Slovenian is zadeva.
The subject line is your chance to tell the recipient what your email is about in just a few words, or even a single word.
A good subject line can make your email stand out, especially since a lot of emails—like ads—get deleted quickly. So, make it catchy and clear. If you’re emailing a business partner, let the subject reflect that. If it’s something light, like a joke, make that clear too.
Keep it simple, direct, and logical since people often get tons of emails a day. Avoid using all caps or too many exclamation points in the subject; it’s like shouting in a conversation. The goal is for your email to be easy to spot and easy to find later.
Greeting Phrases
A proper greeting sets the tone for your email. There are two common greetings in a formal Slovenian email:
- Pozdravljeni. This is like saying greetings, or hello.
- Spoštovani. This greeting is more formal, meaning ”respected.”
While spoštovani can be enough, it’s always better in Slovenian to be too formal than too casual. This is because greetings show respect for the person you are writing to. That’s why you can also start with spoštovani gospod (male), or spoštovana gospa (female), and add their last name at the end. This is an equivalent of Dear Sir/Madam.
- Spoštovani gospod Novak (Dear Mr. Novak)
- Spoštovana gospa Novak (Dear Mrs. Novak)
If you’re writing to a friend or a colleague you know well, there’s no need for formalities. You can simply start with dragi or draga, meaning dear, and follow up with their first name.
- Dragi Marko (Dear Marko)
- Draga Ana (Dear Ana)
These are all standard email greetings, but you could also opt for basic Slovenian greetings like dobro jutro (good morning) and dober dan (good afternoon). They’re more commonly used in conversational Slovenian, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them in emails as well.
Opening Lines
There’s more ways to start off your email in a polite way. Keep your sentences short, and make sure your tone matches your context—more formal for business partners and professionals, more relaxed for friends or casual contacts. In Slovenian, this is important because the language has a formal and informal way of addressing someone. For example, the phrase ”what’s your name,” can be used in two ways:
- Kako ti je ime? (informal)
- Kako vam je ime? (formal)
Depending on what you want to talk about, here are a few phrases you can use as an opening line in an email:
- I hope you are doing well – Upam, da ste dobro (formal)
- I hope you are doing well – Upam, da si dobro (informal)
- Thank you for your email – Hvala za vaše sporočilo
- I hope you had a great weekend – Upam, da ste imeli lep konec tedna (formal)
- I hope you had a great weekend – Upam, da si imel/a lep konec tedna (informal)
- I hope you had a relaxing holiday – Upam, da ste imeli prijeten dopust (formal)
- I hope you had a relaxing holiday – Upam, da si imel/a prijeten dopust (informal)
Body Of The Email
Next, move on to the body of your email. It’s important to dive straight into the main point. Here’s a few more examples of sentences you may use in the body of the email:
Formal
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| I am writing to inform you… | Pišem vam, da vas obvestim… |
| I am writing in regards to… | Pišem vam v zvezi z… |
| I would like to request… | Pišem vam, da bi vas prosil/a za… |
| Please find attached… | V priponki boste našli… |
| I would appreciate your assistance with… | Cenil/a bi vašo pomoč pri… |
| Could you please confirm… | Ali lahko potrdite… |
| Please let me know if you need any further information. | Prosim, da me obvestite, če potrebujete dodatne informacije |
| I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss… | Rad/a bi načrtoval/a sestanek za razpravo o… |
| If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. | Če imate kakršnakoli vprašanja, me prosim kontaktirajte |
| How are you? | Kako ste? |
Informal
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| I am writing to inform you… | Pišem ti, da te obvestim… |
| I am writing in regards to… | Pišem ti v zvezi z… |
| Hope you’re doing well | Upam, da si v redu |
| Just checking in about… | Samo preverjam glede… |
| Let me know if you need anything | Sporoči mi, če kaj potrebuješ |
| I wanted to let you know… | Želel/a sem ti sporočiti… |
| Thanks for getting back to me. | Hvala, da si se mi odzval/a. |
| I’m reaching out to ask… | Obračam se nate, da vprašam… |
| Wanted to touch base about… | Želel/a sem se pogovoriti o… |
| Just a heads-up about… | Samo obvestilo o… |
| How are you | Kako si? |
Wrapping Up Your Email
When it’s time to close your email, keep it straightforward. You can use sentences like this:
- I look forward to your response – Veselim se vašega odgovora…
And for a sign-off, you can choose between the following:
- Lep pozdrav – the most commonly used one, equivalent of ”best regards,” or ”best wishes.”
- S prijetnimi pozdravi – also a common one you can use in either formal or informal emails.
- S spoštovanjem – this should be used in more formal emails, meaning ”with respect.”
- Lep dan vam želim – this means ”I wish you a pleasant day.”
Finally, don’t forget to include your signature. This should have your name and any other relevant contact information. It’s a nice way to finish your email and make it easy for the recipient to get in touch with you.
If you remember to follow proper email etiquette, your emails will come across as clear and respectful, and you’ll make a great first impression!
Example Of A Formal Email
Now, let’s look at an example of a formal email’s structure. First is the English version, followed by a Slovenian translation.
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Dear Mr Novak, | Spoštovani gospod Novak, |
| I hope you are well. | Upam, da ste dobro. |
| I am writing to ask for a meeting to discuss new projects. In the attachment you will find documents related to this. I would appreciate your help in reviewing these materials and confirming your availability for a meeting. | Pišem vam, da bi vas prosil za sestanek, na katerem bi se pogovorili o novih projektih. V priponki najdete dokumente, povezane s tem. Hvaležen bi vam bil za pomoč pri pregledu teh gradiv in potrditvi vaše razpoložljivosti za sestanek. |
| I look forward to hearing from you. | Veselim se vašega odgovora. |
| Kind regards, | Lep pozdrav, |
| Janez Kralj | Janez Kralj |
| Marketing Manager | Marketing Manager |
| Company XYZ | Company XYZ |
Example Of An Informal Email
And this is what an informal email to a friend or colleague would look like:
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Dear Ana, | Draga Ana, |
| I hope you had a nice weekend. | Upam, da si imela lep konec tedna. |
| I just wanted to let you know that I sent you the file we were talking about. | Želel sem ti sporočiti, da sem poslal tisto datoteko, o kateri sva se pogovarjala. |
| I’m just checking if you have received it and if you need anything else. | Samo preverjam, če si jo prejela in če potrebuješ še kaj. |
| Best wishes, | Lep pozdrav, |
| Marko Novak | Marko Novak |
How Do You Say Email In Slovenian?
In Slovenian, you can simply say ”email” when talking about it, like you would in English. But the standard Slovenian way of saying it is elektronsko poštno sporočilo or elektronska pošta. You can also just say e-poštno sporočilo and e-pošta.
Useful Email Vocabulary
When I was learning new languages, I always found it useful to learn all words related to a certain topic. That’s why I’ve also written out some basic Slovenian words and phrases that you might find useful next time you’re putting together an email in Slovenian:
| English | Slovenian |
|---|---|
| Subject | Zadeva |
| Greeting | Pozdrav |
| Attachment | Priponka/Priloga |
| Recipient | Prejemnik |
| Sender | Pošiljatelj |
| Body/Text | Besedilo |
| Send | Pošlji |
| Signature | Podpis |
| Reply | Odgovor |
| Forward | Posreduj |
| Information | Informacije |
| Meeting | Sestanek |
| Question | Vprašanje |
If you’re looking to get better at Slovenian, then using a language app can be a fantastic way to learn useful Slovenian phrases. The Ling app was designed to teach the Slovenian language, along with many other languages, effectively, even if you only speak English. It offers fun lessons and exercises to help you get used to all those familiar terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Email Code For Slovenia?
The email code for Slovenia is ”si.”
What Is The Digit Code For Slovenia?
The digit code for Slovenia is +386.
How Do Slovenian Addresses Work?
To write Slovenian addresses, you follow this structure:
- Name + surname
- Street name + house number
- Postal code + city
- Country (if needed)
Emailing The Slovenian Way
Writing emails is a piece of cake, especially if you follow the basic rules and tips. Just remember to keep the right tone, to be clear and polite, and you’re well on your way to nailing that perfect email. Get typing and let your Slovenian writing skills shine! Feel free to revisit this guide whenever you need a little boost. Practice regularly, and you’ll soon feel more confident with Slovenian emails!
