Ahoj

'Hello' in Slovak

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Language

Slovak

Slavic Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
Slovak, a West Slavic language, is spoken by about 5 million native speakers, primarily in Slovakia and parts of the Czech Republic, Serbia, and Hungary. It uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics like "á," "č," "ľ," and "ô." Known for its melodic intonation and clear pronunciation, Slovak grammar features six cases for nouns, three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), and verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its vocabulary derives from Old Slavic, with influences from Czech, German, Hungarian, and Latin. As Slovakia’s official language, Slovak is central to its culture, literature, and national identity, with significant mutual intelligibility with Czech due to their shared history.

Flashcards

can
SLK Verb 36

môcť

can

To be able to; have the ability to.

only
SLK Adverb 111

len

only

Solely; no more than.

may
SLK Verb 126

smieť

may

To be allowed to do something; to have permission to do something.

nice
SLK Adjective 530

milý

nice

Pleasant; agreeable; kind or considerate.

Agents

Slovak

Martin

Guiding castle tours
Male
29
Bratislava, Slovakia
Tour operator
Outgoing
hiking, beer tasting, photography
Slovak

Zuzana

Teaching Slovak in Bratislava
Female
31
Bratislava, Slovakia
Language teacher
Outgoing
cycling, reading, cooking
Slovak

Peter

Studying Slovak culture
Male
22
Bratislava, Slovakia
Student
Outgoing
hiking, reading, biking

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