hvála
hvála is the Slovenian way to say thanks.
The word is used to express appreciation or gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
Which one should you use?
hvala lepa means Thank you very much.
Did you know?
- The word hvala is related to the verb hvaliti, which means 'to praise'. When you say 'thanks', you are etymologically performing an act of praise for someone's actions.
- In some rural regions, you might hear hvala bog, which means 'thanks be to God'. This is used as a general expression of relief, even by people who are not particularly religious.
- When someone says Hvala to you, a common and polite way to respond is not 'you are welcome', but rather Ni za kaj, which literally means 'It is nothing'.
Examples in context
- Gospod direktor, zahvaljujem se vam za vašo podporo.Mr. Director, I thank you for your support
- Spoštovani gospod Novak, hvala lepa za vašo pripravljenost pomagati.Dear Mr. Novak, thank you very much for your willingness to help
- Hvala, si enkraten prijatelj!Thanks, you're an amazing friend!
- Hvala lepa, da si mi pomagal pri selitvi.Thanks a lot for helping me with the move
Example conversation
Petra gives Matic a cup of coffee.
- MaticHvála, Petra.Thanks, Petra.
- PetraProsim, Matic.You're welcome, Matic.
- MaticKava diوانه.The coffee is delicious.
- PetraVesela sem, da ti udi.I am glad you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thanks” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
