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Slovak Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Slovak learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Slovak. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.

The verb "byť" (to be) is one of the most important verbs in Slovak. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states. The conjugation of the verb "byť" is as follows:

Slovak	Pronunciation	English Translation
som	/som/	I am
si	/si/	you are
je	/je/	he/she/it is
sme	/smɛ/	we are
ste	/stɛ/	you are
sú	/suː/	they are

The verb "byť" is used in many different contexts. Here are some examples:

• Person 1: Kde si? (Where are you?)
• Person 2: Som v škole. (I am at school.)

• Person 1: Kto je to? (Who is that?)
• Person 2: To je moja sestra. (That is my sister.)

• Person 1: Ako sa voláš? (What is your name?)
• Person 2: Volám sa Peter. (My name is Peter.)

The verb "byť" can also be used to express emotions or feelings. Here are some examples:

• Person 1: Ako sa máš? (How are you?)
• Person 2: Mám sa dobre. (I am good.)

• Person 1: Ako sa cítiš? (How do you feel?)
• Person 2: Cítim sa unavený. (I feel tired.)

The verb "byť" can also be used to express possession. Here are some examples:

• Person 1: Čo je to? (What is that?)
• Person 2: To je moja kniha. (That is my book.)

• Person 1: Kto je to? (Who is that?)
• Person 2: To je môj priateľ. (That is my friend.)

The verb "byť" can also be used to express location. Here are some examples:

• Person 1: Kde je tvoj dom? (Where is your house?)
• Person 2: Môj dom je v Bratislave. (My house is in Bratislava.)

• Person 1: Kde je tvoj otec? (Where is your father?)
• Person 2: Môj otec je v práci. (My father is at work.)

The verb "byť" can also be used to express time. Here are some examples:

• Person 1: Koľko je hodín? (What time is it?)
• Person 2: Je desať hodín. (It is ten o'clock.)

• Person 1: Kedy je obed? (When is lunch?)
• Person 2: Obed je o jedenástej. (Lunch is at eleven o'clock.)

To improve your Slovak Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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