Hello to the community,
Here’s a vocabulary list for everyone who likes to explore their surroundings on foot. If you plan to set up on hikes or you simply enjoy long walks in the nature, these words and phrases might be useful for you:
Source: Andrea, OLS Community Manager
Turistika Hiking
Túra Hike
Ísť na túru Go on a hike
Turistická značka Trail mark
Vidíš značku? Can you see the trail mark?
Mapa Map
Rázcestník Signpost
Strmý Steep
Cesta je strmá. The trail is steep.
Výstup Ascend
Zostup Descend
Je to ešte ďaleko? Is it still far?
Akým smerom ideme? Which way are we going?
Rovno Straight
Doľava (To the) left
Doprava (To the) right
Vzdialenosť Distance
Prevýšenie Elevation
Nadmorská výška Altitude
Vrchol Summit
Už sme skoro na vrchole! We are almost at the summit!
Hrad Castle
Hradné ruiny Castle ruins
Vyhliadka Viewpoint
Dolina Valley
Horský hrebeň Mountain Ridge
Prameň Spring
Na trase nie je žiadny prameň. There is no spring on the route.
Voda Water
Fľaša Bottle
Máš dosť vody? Do you have enough water?
Je na trase nejaká pekná vyhliadka? Is there a nice viewpoint on the route?
Počasie Weather
Predpoveď počasia Weather forecast
Pomoc Help
Horská služba Mountain rescue service
Turistické vybavenie Hiking equipment
Batoh Backpack
Topánky Boots
Turistické palice Treking poles
Termoska Thermos
Lekárnička First aid kit
Reading tip on OLS BLOG: Check the article about understanding Slovak trail marks, so you can explore Slovak outdoors safely
Enjoy the outdoors and stay safe
Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak