No. 389 in Slovenian
prava
The Slovenian word "prava" means "right," "true," or "correct" in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
To je prava odločitev.
This is the right decision.
Here, 'prava' is used as an adjective meaning 'right' or 'correct', qualifying the noun 'odločitev' (decision).
Ona je prava prijateljica.
She is a true friend.
In this sentence, 'prava' functions as an adjective meaning 'true' or 'genuine', used to describe the noun 'prijateljica' (friend).
Prava pot je tista, ki vodi skozi gozd.
The right path is the one that leads through the forest.
Here, 'prava' is an adjective meaning 'right' or 'appropriate', modifying the noun 'pot' (path).
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