This is the 885th most frequent Slovenian word.
jelko
"Jelko" in Slovenian means "fir tree" in English.
In this example, "jelko" is used to describe a fir tree growing in its natural environment, like a forest.
V gozdu raste jelko, ki je visoka in bujna.
In the forest grows a fir tree that is tall and lush.
Here, the word "jelko" is used to refer to a Christmas tree, which is a common tradition in many cultures to decorate during the Christmas season.
Vsako leto za božič postavimo jelko in jo okrasimo.
Every year for Christmas, we put up a fir tree and decorate it.
Here, "jelko" refers to the fir tree specifically for its needles, which are contextually used as a decorative or aromatic component in culinary arts.