okusen
/ɔkùːsən/
The English word 'delicious' can be translated into Slovenian as okusen or slasten.
Meaning: pleasing to taste (adj)
Ways to say it
| Slovenian | IPA |
|---|---|
| okusen | /ɔkùːsən/ /ɔkúːsən/ |
| slasten |
Both words are used to describe something that is pleasing to the taste. You can use the phrase Zelo okusen to say that something is 'very delicious'.
Which one should you use?
While both mean delicious, slasten is more emphatic and carries a connotation of being 'heavenly' or 'divine' in taste compared to okusen.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender of the noun it describes. Use okusni for masculine plural or general plural forms. The superlative form of okusen is najokusnejši.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔkùːsən/
Did you know?
- The word okusen is derived from okusi, which means 'taste' or 'flavor'. In Slovenian, the same root is used to describe a person's 'taste' in art, music or fashion.
- In Slovenia, it is common to express that a meal is 'delicious' by simply saying dobro, which means 'good'. Using slasten in a casual setting can sometimes sound overly poetic or dramatic.
- While slasten means 'delicious', it shares a root with the word sladko, meaning 'sweet'. This reveals a linguistic connection where the idea of sweetness is linked to the concept of divine or heavenly flavor.
Examples in context
- Ta juha je okusna.This soup is delicious.
- Te torte so okusne.These cakes are delicious.
- To sadje je tako dobro.This fruit is so delicious.
- Res je okusno!It is really delicious!
- To je božansko!It is heavenly!
Example conversation
Ana and Luka are eating dinner together.
- AnaLuka, poskusi to, je zelo okusen.Luka, try this, it is very delicious.
- LukaHvala, Ana. Res ima dober okus.Thanks, Ana. It really tastes good.
- AnaKdo je to pripravil?Who prepared this?
- LukaMoja mama je anonsirala okusen recept.My mother announced a delicious recipe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delicious” translations and entries okusen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
