Practicing Possessive Adjectives in Slovenian Grammar – Exercises

Mastering possessive adjectives is crucial for anyone learning Slovenian, as they play an essential role in indicating ownership and relationships between nouns. Possessive adjectives in Slovenian, just like in English, are used to describe to whom something belongs. However, Slovenian possessive adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify, adding a layer of complexity to their usage. By practicing these adjectives, learners can significantly enhance their ability to construct clear and precise sentences, ultimately leading to better communication skills in Slovenian. Our comprehensive exercises are designed to provide you with ample opportunities to practice and internalize the use of possessive adjectives in various contexts. Through a series of targeted drills and practical examples, you will become more comfortable with the rules and applications of these adjectives. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, these exercises will help reinforce your understanding and boost your confidence in using possessive adjectives correctly in everyday conversations and written Slovenian. Dive in and start refining your skills today!

Exercise 1

1. To je *moja* knjiga (possessive adjective for "my", feminine singular).

2. *Njegov* avto je zelo hiter (possessive adjective for "his", masculine singular).

3. Ali lahko pridem v *tvojo* sobo? (possessive adjective for "your", feminine singular).

4. *Naša* hiša je zelo velika (possessive adjective for "our", feminine singular).

5. *Njeno* kolo je novo (possessive adjective for "her", neuter singular).

6. To je *vaša* prijateljica (possessive adjective for "your" formal or plural, feminine singular).

7. Ali imaš *svoj* ključ? (possessive adjective for "your", masculine singular).

8. *Njuna* mačka je črna (possessive adjective for "their" for two people, feminine singular).

9. *Njihov* pes je zelo prijazen (possessive adjective for "their" for more than two people, masculine singular).

10. *Tvoj* računalnik je pokvarjen (possessive adjective for "your", masculine singular).

Exercise 2

1. *Njegova* knjiga je na mizi (his book).

2. Ali imaš *svojo* torbo? (your own bag).

3. *Njena* mačka je zelo prijazna (her cat).

4. *Njihova* hiša je zelo velika (their house).

5. *Moje* roke so mrzle (my hands).

6. *Vaš* pes je zelo pameten (your dog, formal/plural).

7. Ali si videl *njegovo* kolo? (his bike).

8. *Njeno* stanovanje je zelo lepo (her apartment).

9. *Naša* šola je blizu parka (our school).

10. *Tvoj* avto je nov (your car, informal/singular).

Exercise 3

1. To je *moja* knjiga (possessive for "I").

2. Ta avto je *njegov* (possessive for "he").

3. To je *njen* pes (possessive for "she").

4. To je *naša* hiša (possessive for "we").

5. Kje je *tvoj* telefon? (possessive for "you" singular).

6. To je *njihov* vrt (possessive for "they").

7. Ali je to *vaša* miza? (possessive for "you" plural).

8. To je *moj* računalnik (possessive for "I").

9. Kdo je *njen* brat? (possessive for "she").

10. To je *naš* avtomobil (possessive for "we").