vsakdanjem

Vsakdanjem is a Slovenian adjective form meaning “everyday” or “of daily life.” It is used to describe things that belong to ordinary, routine life and is typically found in phrases after the preposition v, signaling a locative sense as in “in everyday life.”

Etymology and form: The word derives from the compound svakdanji, built from vsak (each, every) and dan (day). The form svakidanjem̄ is the locative singular used with a following noun to express the idea of daily or ordinary context, most commonly in reference to life, activities, or settings.

Usage and examples: In standard Slovenian, svakdanjem describes everyday contexts and is most recognizable in phrases like v vsakdanjem življenju, meaning “in everyday life.” It can also modify other nouns tied to daily routines or ordinary circumstances, such as in discussions of daily practices, sensory experiences, or common social behavior.

Grammatical notes: svakdanjem is a declined form of the base adjective vsakdanji and is conditioned by the case and gender of the noun it modifies. Its usage highlights the contrast between ordinary, routine life and extraordinary or special contexts.

See also: svakdanji, vsakdanjik, vsakdanji življenj, daily life (in Slovenian linguistic usage).