Language/Slovak/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Slovak learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover the basic vocabulary related to animals in Slovak. Learning animal names in any language is essential, especially for travelers who love wildlife. So, whether you're an animal lover or just trying to improve your Slovak vocabulary, this lesson is for you.🐾
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Shapes, Animal, Shopping & Food.
Domestic Animals[edit | edit source]
- Pets
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Pes | pehss | |
| Mačka | mahts-ka | |
| Papagáj | pah-pah-gaay | |
| Korytnačka | kor-ee-tnaach-ka | |
| Morča | morr-chaa | |
| Králik | kraa-leek |
- Farm Animals
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Koza | koh-zah | |
| Ovca | oh-vtsa | |
| Krava | kra-vah | |
| Prasa | prra-sa | |
| Kura | koo-rah | |
| Hus | hoos |
- Wild Animals
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Lev | lehv | |
| Slon | slohn | |
| Žirafa | zhi-rah-fah | |
| Tigre | tee-grreh | |
| Opica | oh-pee-tsah | |
| Jeleň | yeh-lehn |
- Dialogue
- Person 1: Vidíš tamtoho psa? (Do you see that dog?)
- Person 2: Áno, je veľmi roztomilý. (Yes, he's very cute.)
- Person 1: Pozri, tá koza sa snaží skočiť cez plot. 😄(Look, that goat is trying to jump over the fence. 😄)
- Person 2: Nezabudni našepkať mačke, nech ide von (Don't forget to let the cat out.)
- Person 1: Prečo si tam položil senu? (Why did you put hay there?)
- Person 2: Pre kravu. (For the cow.)
Animals in Nature[edit | edit source]
- Predators
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Medveď | meh-dvehj | |
| Vlk | vuh-lk | |
| Rys | rees | |
| Rebierko | reh-bee-ehr-koh | |
| Líška | leesh-kah | |
| Jastrab | yahs-trahb |
- Birds
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Sokol | soh-kohl | |
| Vták | vtaak | |
| Husľovica | hoos-lyo-veet-sa | |
| Holub | hoh-loob | |
| Sojka | soh-ee-kah | |
| Sova | soh-vah |
- Insects
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Motýľ | moht-ee-uhl | |
| Včela | vcheh-lah | |
| Mravce | mrrav-tseh | |
| Slimák | sleem-ahk | |
| Bodliak | boh-dlyahk | |
| Srdiečko | sr-dyehch-koh |
- Dialogue
- Person 1: Vidíš toho medveďa? (Do you see that bear?)
- Person 2: Áno, včera som našiel v lese stopu. (Yes, yesterday I found a paw print in the forest.)
- Person 1: Kuká, zlepušila sa slimákovi ulita. (Look, the snail's shell has grown.)
- Person 2: Pozor, tá včela má nebezpečný bodák. (Watch out, that bee has a dangerous sting.)
- Person 1: Ty vieš rozoznať sojku od holuba? (Can you tell the difference between a jay and a pigeon?)
- Person 2: Áno, mám na to celkom dobré oko. (Yes, I have a pretty good eye for that.)
Endangered Animals[edit | edit source]
Although we love to admire and learn about animals worldwide, many species face threats to their survival due to habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching. Slovensko is home to several endangered species in its forests and mountains, such as the following:
| Slovak | Pronunciation | |
| Vlk dravý | vuh-lk draa-vee | |
| Rys ostrovid | rees oh-stroh-veet | |
| Raroh lesný | rrah-rohh les-nee | |
| Veľký vták | vell-kee vtahk | |
| Sovica prepelčia | soh-veet-sa preh-pelt-syah | |
| Žabár mokriš | zhaa-baahr mohk-reesh |
It's essential to raise awareness of these issues and take action to protect the wildlife around us. Let's appreciate and respect nature! 🌍🐻🌿
To improve your Slovak vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Months of the Year
- Shopping
- Airport
- Feelings and Emotions
- Time Periods
- Fruits
- Health
- Numbers
- Election
- Greetings
Sources[edit | edit source]