s / z + Genitive

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Level 5

S or z with the genitive expresses a source that often corresponds to na at a destination.

How It Works

S or z with the genitive expresses a source that often corresponds to na at a destination. The same preposition with instrumental instead expresses accompaniment or a means.

The case distinguishes z mize, from the table, from z mizo, with the table. For places using na, the origin frequently uses s/z: na pošto → s pošte. An origin from v instead commonly uses iz.

Examples (3)

  1. Prihajam s pošte.

    I am coming from the post office.

  2. Vzel je knjigo z mize.

    He took the book off the table.

  3. Vračamo se z izleta.

    We are returning from a trip.

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s / z + GenitiveLevel 5Coming from a Surface

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Distinguish the same preposition's instrumental and genitive relationships.

Words in This Pattern

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