Slovak Phrases

The Slovak phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.

Hi: ahoj!

What is your name?: ako sa voláš?

Nice to meet you: teší ma!

How are you?: ako sa máš?

I'm good, thanks: mám sa dobre, ďakujem!

And you?: a ty?

Language and Age Phrases

More questions about language and age:

Do you speak (English/Slovak)?: hovoríte po (slovensky, anglicky)?

Does she speak Chinese?: hovorí ona čínsky?

A little bit: len trochu

How old are you?: koľko máte rokov?

I'm 33 years old: mám tridsať tri rokov

It was nice talking to you: bolo príjemne sa s vami porozprávať

If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:

What do you mean?: čo tým myslíte?

I don't understand: nerozumiem tomu!

I don't know: ja neviem!

Sorry: prepáčte!

What is that called in Slovak?: ako sa tomu hovorí po slovensky?

What does that word mean in English?: čo znamená toto slovo po anglický?

More personal information about origins and profession:

Where are you from?: odkiaľ pochádzate?

I'm from the U.S: som z u.s

I'm American: som američan

Where do you live?: kde bývate?

I live in the U.S: bývam v u.s

What do you do for a living?: čím sa živíte?

I'm a student: som študent

Offering or asking for help and giving directions:

Can I help you?: môžem vám nejako pomôcť?

Can you help me?: môžete mi pomôcť?

Where is the airport?: kde je letisko?

Go straight: choďte priamo

Then: potom

Turn left: zabočte vľavo

Turn right: zabočte vpravo

Holiday Wishes Phrases

Good wishes in Slovak in holidays and occasions:

Happy birthday: všetko najlepšie k narodeninám!

Happy new year: šťastný nový rok!

Merry Christmas: veselé vianoce!

Good luck: veľa šťastia!

Congratulations: blahoželám!

Slovak expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:

I have a reservation: mám rezerváciu

Do you have rooms available?: máte voľne izby?

I would like a non-smoking room: prosím si nefajčiarsku izbu

How much it costs per night?: aká je cena za jednu noc?

Waiter: čašník

How much is this?: koľko to stojí?

What is this?: čo je toto?

Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:

Are you okay?: si v poriadku?

I need a doctor: potrebujem lekára

Help: pomóc!

Call the ambulance: zavolajte záchranku!

Call the police: zavolajte políciu!

I am sick: je mi zle

These Slovak phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Slovak Vocabulary and Slovak Grammar, you might want to visit our Slovak Flashcards to practice what you learned.