Slovenian

American

[sloh-vee-nee-uhn] / sloʊˈvi ni ən /

Also Slovene

noun

one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovenia.
a South Slavic language spoken in Slovenia.

adjective

of or relating to the Slovenians or Slovenia.

Etymology

Origin of Slovenian

First recorded in 1880–85; from German Slowene, from Slovenian Slovệnec (noun), slovệnski (adjective), ultimately derivative of unattested Common Slavic slověninŭ Slav

Example Sentences

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Without the Slovenian's contributions off the bench, United would have lost at West Ham on 10 February and drawn with Everton on Monday on their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC

On Friday, Riera was named coach in a surprise appointment, but the former Spain international, currently with Slovenian side Celje, will not arrive until Monday.

From Barron's

“Hi, everybody. I want to welcome you all to my movie,” the impersonator said in a Slovenian accent.

From Los Angeles Times

Slovenian capital Ljubljana was declared the world's most crypto-friendly city in a report back in April, followed by Hong Kong and Zurich.

From BBC

That followed a complaint by an Italian writer who had seen the 2022 Slovenian documentary film, Sarajevo Safari, which was the source of the allegations.

From BBC

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