volk
/ʋɔ́ːʋk/masculine
The English word "wolf" is translated into Slovenian as volk.
The term refers to the animal (noun).
Meaning: animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun volk changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. The accusative singular form is volka, and the genitive plural form is volkov.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʋɔ́ːʋk/
Did you know?
- The Slovenian word volk shares a common ancient root with the English word 'wolf' and the German 'Wolf' through the Proto-Indo-European language.
- In Slovenian folklore, the volk is often a symbol of uncontrollable greed rather than just a predator.
- Slovenians use the phrase volk v ovčjem kožuhu to describe a predatory person hiding their intentions, which is the exact equivalent of the English 'wolf in sheep's clothing'.
Examples in context
- Lačen sem kot volk.I'm hungry like a wolf.This sentence shows how to use the form volk in a simile about hunger.Tatoeba #2450718 by Klemensas, translation #11735027 by Adelpa
- Volka se ne more udomačiti.A wolf cannot be tamed.This sentence uses the form volk to describe an untamable animal.Tatoeba #950300 by oseba, translation #950257 by spockofvulcan
- Človek je človeku volk.Man is a wolf to man.This sentence uses the form volk in a proverb about human nature.Tatoeba #11653303 by Adelpa, translation #369566 by MUIRIEL
- Opazoval sem redkega volka v gozduI observed a rare wolf in the forest
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zala and Žiga are looking at a picture in a book about animals.
- ZalaGlej, to je velik volk!Look, this is a big wolf!
- ŽigaAli žive volkovi v naših gozdovih?Do wolves live in our forests?
- ZalaDa, volk je tukaj doma.Yes, the wolf is at home here.
- ŽigaOn izgleda zelo strašljivo.He looks very scary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolf” translations and entries volk, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries volk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
