Language/Slovak/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Slovak learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to education. Learning a language is a gradual process, so memorizing new vocabulary and practicing regularly is important for progress. To make it easier for you, we will illustrate the lesson with cultural information and interesting facts. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below, and feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start by learning the basic vocabulary related to education in Slovak.
| Slovak | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| škola | shkola | school |
| trieda | tree-da | classroom |
| učiteľ/ učiteľka | oo-chi-te-ľ/ oo-chi-te-ľ-ka | teacher (male/female) |
| študent/ študentka | shtoo-dent/ shtoo-dent-ka | student (male/female) |
| písomka | pee-soam-ka | quiz |
| test | test | test |
| kniha | kni-ha | book |
| pera | pe-ra | pencils |
| papier | pah-pyer | paper |
| whiteboard | whiteboard | whiteboard |
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful phrases to use in the classroom:
- Prosím o písmenkovku. (May I have a quiz, please?)
- Daj mi papier, prosím. (Give me a paper, please.)
- Máte otázku? (Do you have a question?)
- Učiteľ, nerozumiem. (Teacher, I don't understand.)
- Náramne mi to pomohlo. (It helped me enormously.)
Examples[edit | edit source]
Let's see some examples that might be used in a school environment:
- Person 1: Mám skúšku zajtra. (I have an exam tomorrow.)
- Person 2: Držím ti palce. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.)
- Person 1: Učiteľka mi dala veľa domácich úloh. (The teacher gave me a lot of homework.)
- Person 2: Tak sa toľko neuč, zabudneš si polovicu. (Don't study so much, you'll forget half of it.)
Cultural Tidbit[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Slovakia has been described as the "Beehive of Culture"? It is due to the country's rich cultural and historical heritage, which includes traditions and customs that are still preserved to this day. One notable example is the "fujara," a traditional shepherd's flute believed to have been used since the early 18th century.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your understanding of Slovak vocabulary related to education, it's essential to practice with others. You can also use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Tobo: Learn Slovak Vocabulary on the App Store
- Slovak - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
- Learn Slovak on the App Store
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- Shopping
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Time Periods
- Drinks
- Count to 10
- Election