lep
/léːp/
The English word "beautiful" is translated into Slovenian as lep.
lep is an adjective used to describe something that is attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Which one should you use?
While lep is the standard term for beautiful, you can use čudovit as a stronger synonym meaning "wonderful" or "marvelous" in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the adjective is lepa. The neuter form of the adjective is lepo. The plural form of the adjective is lepi. The feminine plural form of the adjective is lepe.
How do you pronounce it?
/léːp/
Did you know?
- In Slovenian, you can say lepo se imejte, which literally translates to 'have yourself beautifully' as a way to say 'have a nice time'.
- The adverb lepo can be used sarcastically to mean 'great' or 'wonderful' in a negative sense, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Great, just great' when something goes wrong.
- In certain poetic contexts, the intensive form of beauty in Slovenian can be expressed through diminutives, making the concept of 'beauty' feel smaller or more delicate.
Examples in context
- Kako lep razgled!What a beautiful view!This sentence shows the use of lep to describe a view.Tatoeba #8159270 by Ashucky, translation #36062 by CK
- Rim je lepo mesto.Rome is a beautiful city.This sentence uses the neuter form lepo to describe a place.Tatoeba #11207133 by janTuki, translation #7129354 by Hybrid
- Naš planet je lep.Our planet is beautiful.This sentence shows the use of lep to describe the planet.Tatoeba #11410970 by janTuki, translation #11410650 by carlosalberto
- Ta slika je zelo lepa.This picture is very beautiful.
- Tvoje oblačilo je čudovito.Your outfit is splendid.
- Moja prijateljica je zelo lepa.My friend is very beautiful.
- To drevo je res krasno.That tree is really beautiful.
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Luka and Ana are walking through a park in spring.
- LukaTa cvet je zelo lep.This flower is very beautiful.
- AnaDa, je res lep.Yes, it is truly beautiful.
- LukaAna, ti si danes lepša.Ana, you are more beautiful today.
- AnaHvala, Luka, to je lepo rečeno.Thank you, Luka, that is a lovely thing to say.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations and entries lep, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
