No. 312 in Slovenian
vrata
"Vrata" means "door" in English.
In a sentence
Vrata so bila odprta ves čas.
The door was open the entire time.
In this sentence, 'vrata' is used to mean 'door,' referring to the physical element that allows entry and exit to a room or building.
Ko se pelješ po avtocesti, se preden zapustiš, vedno obrni na kateri izvoz ali vrata ti najbolje ustreza.
When driving on the highway, before you exit, always choose the exit or gate that suits you best.
'Vrata' here is employed metaphorically to signify an exit or entrance on a highway, showcasing a broader usage in Slovene.
Vrata so simbol prehoda in novih začetkov.
The door is a symbol of transition and new beginnings.
In this example, 'vrata' is used symbolically to represent opportunities or changes in life, which demonstrates its abstract usage in Slovene.
Hear it in real podcasts
The recording above is a synthetic voice. Hear how people say “vrata” in actual Slovenian podcasts.
Find “vrata” in podcastsLearn it from shows you like
LangTurbo plays Slovenian podcasts with a transcript and the English under every line. Tap a word like this one and it tells you what it means right there. For iPhone, iPad and Android.
Slovenian books and courses on Amazon (an affiliate link: a purchase through it supports this site).