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5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -
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Dear community,


there is a saying: a little goes a long way. And that applies to learning a language as well. In this discussion you can find a regular small dose of new Slovak vocabulary that you can absorb in 5 minutes. In this way, you can slowly build up your Slovak language competency.


Today’s topic is winter!



zima winter

Máš rád zimu?(masculine) Máš rada zimu? (feminine) Do you like winter?

sneh snow 

Vonku sneží! It’s snowing outside!

Sneh sa topí. Snow is melting.

Vonku mrzne. It’s freezing outside.

Je mi zima. I’m cold.


Lyžuješ? Do you ski?

Na cestách je poľadovica. Dávaj si pozor! There is black ice on the roads. Be careful!

Na chodníkoch je ľad. Šmýka sa! There is ice on pavements. It’s slippery!



Užívajte zimné dni! Enjoy the winter days! 



Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak


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Re: 5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -

Hello everyone,


Here comes another dose of the 5 minute Slovak, this time related to spring. Let’s dive right in:


Jar Spring

Tráva  Grass

Ideme si sadnúť na trávu? Shall we sit on the grass?

Tráva je mokrá. The grass is wet.

Je teplo. It is warm.

Slnko Sun

Tieň Shade

Chceme byť radšej na slnku alebo v tieni? Do we prefer to be in the sun or in the shade?

Strom tree

Rozkvitnuté stromy Blooming trees

Vták Bird

Vtáky spievajú Birds are singing

Poďme von! Let’s go out!

Dážď Rain

Začína pršať. It is starting to rain.

Prší vonka? Is it raining outside?

Dáždnik Umbrella


Enjoy the beautiful spring days!


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak


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Re: 5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -

Hello everyone,


Summer is here and so is the new dose of Slovak vocabulary that can be very useful during this season. Let’s check it out!


Je horúco It is hot

Tieň Shade

Poďme do tieňa Let’s go in the shade

Klobúk Hat

Šiltovka Cap

Slnečné okuliare Sunglasses 

Zmrzlina Ice cream

Ideme na zmrzlinu? Shall we get some ice cream?

Voda Water

Musím piť viac vody. I need to drink more water

Ľad Ice

Som smädný/smädná I am thirsty

Môžem dostať pohár vody, prosím? Can I get a glass of water please?

Opaľovací krém Sunscreen

Osuška Beach towel

Opaľovať sa Take a sunbath

Spálilo ma I got sunburned

Poďme sa okúpať Let’s go for a swim

Neviem plávať I can’t swim

Jazero Lake


Enjoy the summer days and take care!


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak
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Re: 5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -

Hello everyone,


Here comes the 2nd edition of Slovak summer vocabulary. Let’s see what are the words that can be useful during this season:


Pláž Beach

Plavky Swimsuit

Máš so sebou plavky? Do you have your swimsuit with you?

Mokré plavky Wet swimsuit

Nahý/nahá Nude

Horúčava Heat

To je dnes ale horúčava! What a heat today!

Schladiť sa Cool down

Potrebujem sa trochu schladiť. I need to cool down a bit.

Klimatizácia Air conditioning

V tejto kaviarni nie je klimatizácia. There is no air conditioning in this cafe.

Ventilátor Fan

Zapneš, prosím, ventilátor? Can you please turn on the fan?

Vlhkosť Humidity

Kúpalisko Outdoor swimming pool

Vieš mi odporučiť nejaké kúpalisko? Can you recommend me some outdoor swimming pool?

Kornútok Cone

Téglik Cup

Chcete zmrzlinu do kornútka alebo do pohára? Do you want your icecream in a cone or in a cup?

Kopček Scoop

Koľko kopčekov zmrzliny si dáte? How many ice cream scoops do you want?

Studený nápoj Cold drink/beverage

Ľadová káva Ice coffee

Prázdniny School holidays

Deti majú prázdniny. Kids have summer holidays.

Dovolenka Holiday

Ideš v lete na dovolenku? Are you going on holiday this summer?


Happy summer days!


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak
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Re: 5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -

Hello to the community,


Have you checked our latest blog post about Slovak summer food & beverage essentials? If you are planning to join some opekačka during the summer, this new dose of vocabulary might be useful for you. Let’s check it out!


 

Špekačka Sausage

Prosím si štyri špekačky Can I have four sausages, please?

Opekať si špekačku To roast a sausage

Oheň Fire

Ohnisko Campfire ring

Vieš založiť oheň? Do you know how to start a fire?

Zapalovač Lighter

Zápalky Matches

Máš zapalovač alebo zápalky? Do you have a lighter or matches?

Triesky Kindling

Pripravíš, prosím, nejaké triesky? Can you prepare some kindling, please?

Nôž Knife

Podáš mi nôž? Can you hand me the knife?

Ražeň Spit

Chlieb Bread

Horčica Mustard

Kečup Ketchup

Cesnak Garlic

Servítka Napkin

Mám mastné ruky. My hands are greasy.


Enjoy the rest of the summer!


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak

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Re: 5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -

Hello to the community,


Summer season is coming to an end and autumn slowly starts to kick in. Season change is a good opportunity to add some new words and phrases to your vocabulary. Let’s dive in!


Babie leto Indian summer

Jeseň Autumn

Tekvica Pumpkin

Sveter Sweater

Teplý sveter Warm sweater

Ochladilo sa. It got colder.

Hmla Fog

Ranná hmla Morning fog

Je chladno. It’s chilly.

Pršiplášť Raincoat

Gumáky Wellington boots

Bunda Jacket

Čiapka Beanie

Teplý nápoj Hot beverage

Čaj Tea

Dáš si čaj? Would you like some tea?

Termoska Thermos

Škorica Cinnamon

Milujem vôňu škorice! I love the smell of cinnamon!

Zlatá hodinka Golden hour

Listy Leaves

Padajúce listy Falling leaves

Polievka Soup

Aká je tvoja najobľúbenejšia polievka? What is your favourite soup?

Deka Blanket

Pečenie Baking

Poďme si niečo upiecť. Let’s bake something.


Enjoy the cosy days


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak
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Re: 5 Minute Slovak–Your Regular Dose of New Vocabulary

yazan Andrea OLS Community Manager -

Hello to the community,


The days from 16 to 22 September traditionally belong to the awareness campaign European mobility week. Besides saving energy, let’s use this as an opportunity to build your mobility vocabulary. Let’s dive in:


Príchod Arrival

Odchod Departure

Cestovný lístok Travel ticket

Jednosmerný lístok One-way ticket

Spiatočný lístok Return ticket

Zľava Discount

Študentská zľava Student discount

Vlak Train

Nástupište Platform

Vlaková stanica Railway station

Meškanie Delay

Náš vlak má meškanie 30 minút. Our train has a 30 minute delay.

Autobus Bus

O koľkej ide ďalší autobus? What time is the next bus?

Električka Tram

Linka Line

Aká linka chodí na hlavnú stanicu? Which line goes to Main Station?

Trolejbus Trolleybus

Zastávka Station, Stop 

Prosím vás, aká je ďalšia zastávka? What is the next stop, please?

Automat na lístky Ticket machine

Označiť si lístok Validate a ticket

Nezabudni si v autobuse označiť lístok! Don’t forget to validate your ticket on the bus.

Spoj Connection

Zmeškal/a som spoj! I missed my connection.

Prestupovať Transfer

V Žiline musím prestúpiť na iný vlak. I need to transfer in Žilina for another train.

Bicykel Bike

Jazdiť na bicykli Ride a bicycle

Stojan na bicykle Bike stand

Zámok Lock

Prilba Helmet

Brzdy Brakes



Enjoy your travels or commutes


Andrea, OLS Community Manager – Slovak