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In this lesson, we will explore two of the most fundamental verbs in the Slovak language: 'to be' (byť) and 'to have' (mať). Mastering these verbs is essential for constructing basic sentences and expressing existence or possession in Slovak. They serve as building blocks for your language skills, allowing you to create meaningful statements about yourself, others, and the world around you.

As you embark on this journey, keep in mind that the verbs 'to be' and 'to have' are not just ordinary verbs; they are the keys to communication. They allow you to introduce yourself, describe your feelings, talk about your family, and much more. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use these verbs confidently in simple conversations.

Lesson Structure:[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction to the Verbs

2. Conjugation of 'To Be' (byť)

3. Conjugation of 'To Have' (mať)

4. Usage of 'To Be' and 'To Have' in Sentences

5. Examples and Practice

6. Exercises and Solutions

Introduction to the Verbs[edit | edit source]

The verbs "byť" and "mať" are essential in Slovak grammar. "Byť" translates to "to be," and it is used to express existence, identity, and state of being. "Mať," on the other hand, translates to "to have," and it indicates possession. Understanding how to conjugate and use these verbs will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in Slovak.

Conjugation of 'To Be' (byť)[edit | edit source]

Here is the present tense conjugation of the verb "byť":

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
ja som	ja som	I am
ty si	ti si	you are (singular, informal)
on/ona/ono je	on/ona/ono je	he/she/it is
my sme	mi sme	we are
vy ste	vi ste	you are (plural/formal)
oni/ony sú	oni/ony sú	they are

== Examples of 'To Be' in Sentences:

1. Ja som učiteľ. (I am a teacher.)

2. Ty si šťastný. (You are happy.)

3. On je lekár. (He is a doctor.)

4. Ona je pekná. (She is beautiful.)

5. My sme priatelia. (We are friends.)

6. Vy ste študenti. (You are students.)

7. Oni sú doma. (They are at home.)

8. To je kniha. (It is a book.)

9. Ja som unavený. (I am tired.)

10. Ty si dobrý. (You are good.)

Conjugation of 'To Have' (mať)[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s look at the present tense conjugation of the verb "mať":

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
ja mám	ja mám	I have
ty máš	ti máš	you have (singular, informal)
on/ona/ono má	on/ona/ono má	he/she/it has
my máme	mi máme	we have
vy máte	vi máte	you have (plural/formal)
oni/ony majú	oni/ony majú	they have

== Examples of 'To Have' in Sentences:

1. Ja mám knihu. (I have a book.)

2. Ty máš auto. (You have a car.)

3. On má psa. (He has a dog.)

4. Ona má mačku. (She has a cat.)

5. My máme dom. (We have a house.)

6. Vy máte prácu. (You have a job.)

7. Oni majú rodinu. (They have a family.)

8. To má problém. (It has a problem.)

9. Ja mám veľa priateľov. (I have many friends.)

10. Ty máš dobrý nápad. (You have a good idea.)

Usage of 'To Be' and 'To Have' in Sentences[edit | edit source]

When using "byť" and "mať," it’s important to understand their contexts:

'To Be' (byť) is often used to describe a state or identity.

'To Have' (mať) is used to indicate ownership or possession.

== Combining the Two Verbs:

These verbs can also be combined in sentences for richer expressions. For example:

1. Ja som šťastný, lebo mám priateľov. (I am happy because I have friends.)

2. Ona je inteligentná a má veľa znalostí. (She is intelligent and has a lot of knowledge.)

Examples and Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you know how to conjugate and use both verbs, let's solidify your understanding with more examples.

| Slovak | Pronunciation | English |

|--------|---------------|---------|

| Ja som doma. | ja som doma | I am at home. |

| Ty si moj priateľ. | ti si moj priateľ | You are my friend. |

| On má nový telefón. | on má nový telefón | He has a new phone. |

| Ona je učiteľka. | ona je učiteľka | She is a teacher. |

| My máme zábavu. | my máme zábavu | We have fun. |

| Vy ste šťastní. | vy ste šťastní | You are happy. |

| Oni majú veľký dom. | oni majú veľký dom | They have a big house. |

| To je zaujímavé. | to je zaujímavé | That is interesting. |

| Ja mám čas. | ja mám čas | I have time. |

| Ty si dobrý spevák. | ty si dobrý spevák | You are a good singer. |

Exercises and Solutions[edit | edit source]

Now it's your turn to practice! Below are some exercises to help you apply what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences using the correct form of "byť" or "mať".

1. Ja ___ (to be) šťastný.

2. Ty ___ (to have) nový bicykel.

3. Ona ___ (to be) moja sestra.

4. My ___ (to have) dobrý plán.

5. Vy ___ (to be) v škole.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Ja som šťastný.

2. Ty máš nový bicykel.

3. Ona je moja sestra.

4. My máme dobrý plán.

5. Vy ste v škole.

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Slovak.

1. I have a cat.

2. They are friends.

3. You are happy.

4. We have a house.

5. He is a doctor.

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Ja mám mačku.

2. Oni sú priatelia.

3. Ty si šťastný.

4. My máme dom.

5. On je lekár.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Verb[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct form of "byť" or "mať" to fill in the blanks.

1. Ona ___ (is/has) veľmi pekná.

2. My ___ (are/have) veľa práce.

3. Ty ___ (have/are) talentovaný.

4. On ___ (has/is) dobrý nápad.

5. Ja ___ (am/have) unavený.

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Ona je veľmi pekná.

2. My máme veľa práce.

3. Ty si talentovaný.

4. On má dobrý nápad.

5. Ja som unavený.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following prompts.

1. (I) / to be / happy

2. (You) / to have / a bike

3. (They) / to be / at home

4. (We) / to have / friends

5. (She) / to be / a student

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. Ja som šťastný.

2. Ty máš bicykel.

3. Oni sú doma.

4. My máme priateľov.

5. Ona je študentka.

Exercise 5: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Slovak sentences with their English translations.

| Slovak | English |

|--------|---------|

| Ja mám knihu. | I have a book. |

| Ty si šťastný. | You are happy. |

| On je dobrý spevák. | He is a good singer. |

| My máme čas. | We have time. |

| Ona je moja sestra. | She is my sister. |

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Ja mám knihu. - I have a book.

2. Ty si šťastný. - You are happy.

3. On je dobrý spevák. - He is a good singer.

4. My máme čas. - We have time.

5. Ona je moja sestra. - She is my sister.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the verbs "to be" (byť) and "to have" (mať) in the present tense in Slovak. These verbs are foundational for your future studies and conversations in Slovak. Keep practicing, and soon you will find yourself using them effortlessly in everyday situations.

Remember, language learning is a journey, and every step you take brings you closer to fluency. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson and continue practicing the exercises provided. As you progress through the course, you will build upon this knowledge, expanding your Slovak language skills even further.

Table of Contents - Slovak Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions

Unit 2: Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs in the Present Tense

Unit 3: Slovak Culture and Society

Unit 4: Daily Activities and Routine

Unit 5: Cases and Prepositions

Unit 6: Slovak Geography and Nature

Unit 7: Travel and Transportation

Unit 8: Adjectives and Adverbs

Unit 9: Slovak Art and Music

Unit 10: Time and Dates

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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+In this lesson, we will explore two of the most fundamental verbs in the Slovak language: ''''to be'''' (byť) and ''''to have'''' (mať). Mastering these verbs is essential for constructing basic sentences and expressing existence or possession in Slovak. They serve as building blocks for your language skills, allowing you to create meaningful statements about yourself, others, and the world around you.
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+As you embark on this journey, keep in mind that the verbs 'to be' and 'to have' are not just ordinary verbs; they are the keys to communication. They allow you to introduce yourself, describe your feelings, talk about your family, and much more. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use these verbs confidently in simple conversations.
+=== Lesson Structure: ===
+. '''Introduction to the Verbs'''
+. '''Conjugation of 'To Be' (byť)'''
+. '''Conjugation of 'To Have' (mať)'''
+. '''Usage of 'To Be' and 'To Have' in Sentences'''
+. '''Examples and Practice'''
+. '''Exercises and Solutions'''
 __TOC__
-As a Slovak language teacher for over 20 years, I know that learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding experience. In this lesson, we will focus on two important verbs in Slovak: 'to be' and 'to have', which are used in the present tense. Mastering these verbs will help you form basic sentences and provide a sturdy foundation for further learning in the Slovak language.
+=== Introduction to the Verbs ===
+The verbs "byť" and "mať" are essential in Slovak grammar. "Byť" translates to "to be," and it is used to express existence, identity, and state of being. "Mať," on the other hand, translates to "to have," and it indicates possession. Understanding how to conjugate and use these verbs will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in Slovak.
-<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] & [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]].</span>
+=== Conjugation of 'To Be' (byť) ===
-== The Verb 'To Be' ==
-The verb 'to be' is an essential part of any language. It is used to indicate what something is or where something is located. In Slovak, the verb 'to be' is translated as 'byť'. Here are the conjugations of 'byť' in the present tense:
+Here is the present tense conjugation of the verb "byť":
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Som || /som/ || I am
+| ja som  || ja som || I am
 |-
-| Si || /si/ || You are (singular, informal)
+| ty si  || ti si || you are (singular, informal)
 |-
-| Je || /je/ || He/She/It is or You are (singular, formal)
+| on/ona/ono je  || on/ona/ono je || he/she/it is
 |-
-| Sme || /sme/ || We are
+| my sme  || mi sme || we are
 |-
-| Ste || /ste/ || You are (plural, formal or informal)
+| vy ste  || vi ste || you are (plural/formal)
 |-
-| Sú || /su:/ || They are or You are (plural, formal or informal)
+| oni/ony sú  || oni/ony sú || they are
 |}
-In Slovak, the verb 'to be' is not always required in a sentence. For example, the sentence 'I am a student' can be translated as 'Som študent' or simply 'Študent'. The second option is more common in colloquial speech.
+== Examples of 'To Be' in Sentences:
-Now, here are some examples of common phrases that use the verb 'to be' in Slovak:
+. Ja som učiteľ. (I am a teacher.)
-* 'Ahoj, ako sa máš?' - Hi, how are you?
+. Ty si šťastný. (You are happy.)
-* 'Oni sú u lekára.' - They are at the doctor's.
-* 'Je mi zima.' - I am cold.
-== The Verb 'To Have' ==
+. On je lekár. (He is a doctor.)
-The verb 'to have' is used to show possession or ownership of something. In Slovak, the verb 'to have' is translated as 'mať'. Here are the conjugations of 'mať' in the present tense:
+. Ona je pekná. (She is beautiful.)
+. My sme priatelia. (We are friends.)
+. Vy ste študenti. (You are students.)
+. Oni sú doma. (They are at home.)
+. To je kniha. (It is a book.)
+. Ja som unavený. (I am tired.)
+. Ty si dobrý. (You are good.)
+=== Conjugation of 'To Have' (mať) ===
+Now, let’s look at the present tense conjugation of the verb "mať":
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Mám || /ma:m/ || I have
+| ja mám  || ja mám || I have
 |-
-| Máš || /ma:ʃ/ || You have (singular, informal)
+| ty máš  || ti máš || you have (singular, informal)
 |-
-| Má || /ma:/ || He/She/It has or You have (singular, formal)
+| on/ona/ono má  || on/ona/ono má || he/she/it has
 |-
-| Máme || /ma:me/ || We have
+| my máme  || mi máme || we have
 |-
-| Máte || /ma:te/ || You have (plural, formal or informal)
+| vy máte  || vi máte || you have (plural/formal)
 |-
-| Majú || /ma:ju:/ || They have or You have (plural, formal or informal)
+| oni/ony majú  || oni/ony majú || they have
 |}
-Like the verb 'to be', the verb 'to have' is not always required in Slovak. For instance, the sentence 'I have a book' can be translated as 'Mám knihu' or 'Kniha'. The second option is more frequently used in daily conversations.
+== Examples of 'To Have' in Sentences:
+. Ja mám knihu. (I have a book.)
+. Ty máš auto. (You have a car.)
+. On má psa. (He has a dog.)
+. Ona má mačku. (She has a cat.)
+. My máme dom. (We have a house.)
+. Vy máte prácu. (You have a job.)
+. Oni majú rodinu. (They have a family.)
+. To má problém. (It has a problem.)
+. Ja mám veľa priateľov. (I have many friends.)
+. Ty máš dobrý nápad. (You have a good idea.)
+=== Usage of 'To Be' and 'To Have' in Sentences ===
+When using "byť" and "mať," it’s important to understand their contexts:
+* ''''To Be' (byť)''' is often used to describe a state or identity.
+* ''''To Have' (mať)''' is used to indicate ownership or possession.
+== Combining the Two Verbs:
+These verbs can also be combined in sentences for richer expressions. For example:
+. Ja som šťastný, lebo mám priateľov. (I am happy because I have friends.)
+. Ona je inteligentná a má veľa znalostí. (She is intelligent and has a lot of knowledge.)
-Next, here are some examples of how the verb 'to have' is used in Slovak:
+=== Examples and Practice ===
-* 'Máš auto?' - Do you have a car?
+Now that you know how to conjugate and use both verbs, let's solidify your understanding with more examples.
-* 'Oni majú dve deti.' - They have two children.
-* 'Mám hlad.' - I am hungry.
-== Tips for Using 'To Be' and 'To Have' ==
+| Slovak | Pronunciation | English |
-Here are a few tips to help you use the verbs 'to be' and 'to have' correctly in Slovak:
-* Remember to match the verb form to the subject of the sentence.
+|--------|---------------|---------|
-* In Slovak, it is common to drop the verb 'to be' when it is not needed in the sentence.
-* When using the verb 'to have', the word for what is owned usually comes after the verb.
-By mastering the verbs 'to be' and 'to have' in the present tense, you will be able to form basic sentences in Slovak and have a strong foundation for further language learning. In the next lesson, we will focus on the basic sentence structure in Slovak.
+| Ja som doma. | ja som doma | I am at home. |
+| Ty si moj priateľ. | ti si moj priateľ | You are my friend. |
+| On má nový telefón. | on má nový telefón | He has a new phone. |
+| Ona je učiteľka. | ona je učiteľka | She is a teacher. |
+| My máme zábavu. | my máme zábavu | We have fun. |
+| Vy ste šťastní. | vy ste šťastní | You are happy. |
+| Oni majú veľký dom. | oni majú veľký dom | They have a big house. |
+| To je zaujímavé. | to je zaujímavé | That is interesting. |
+| Ja mám čas. | ja mám čas | I have time. |
+| Ty si dobrý spevák. | ty si dobrý spevák | You are a good singer. |
+=== Exercises and Solutions ===
+Now it's your turn to practice! Below are some exercises to help you apply what you've learned.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences using the correct form of "byť" or "mať".
+. Ja ___ (to be) šťastný.
+. Ty ___ (to have) nový bicykel.
+. Ona ___ (to be) moja sestra.
+. My ___ (to have) dobrý plán.
+. Vy ___ (to be) v škole.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 1 ====
+. Ja '''som''' šťastný.
+. Ty '''máš''' nový bicykel.
+. Ona '''je''' moja sestra.
+. My '''máme''' dobrý plán.
+. Vy '''ste''' v škole.
+==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====
+Translate the following sentences from English to Slovak.
+. I have a cat.
+. They are friends.
+. You are happy.
+. We have a house.
+. He is a doctor.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 2 ====
+. Ja '''mám''' mačku.
+. Oni '''sú''' priatelia.
+. Ty '''si''' šťastný.
+. My '''máme''' dom.
+. On '''je''' lekár.
+==== Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Verb ====
+Choose the correct form of "byť" or "mať" to fill in the blanks.
+. Ona ___ (is/has) veľmi pekná.
+. My ___ (are/have) veľa práce.
+. Ty ___ (have/are) talentovaný.
+. On ___ (has/is) dobrý nápad.
+. Ja ___ (am/have) unavený.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 3 ====
+. Ona '''je''' veľmi pekná.
+. My '''máme''' veľa práce.
+. Ty '''si''' talentovaný.
+. On '''má''' dobrý nápad.
+. Ja '''som''' unavený.
+==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
+Create sentences using the following prompts.
+. (I) / to be / happy
+. (You) / to have / a bike
+. (They) / to be / at home
+. (We) / to have / friends
+. (She) / to be / a student
+==== Solutions to Exercise 4 ====
+. Ja '''som''' šťastný.
+. Ty '''máš''' bicykel.
+. Oni '''sú''' doma.
+. My '''máme''' priateľov.
+. Ona '''je''' študentka.
+==== Exercise 5: Matching ====
+Match the Slovak sentences with their English translations.
+| Slovak | English |
+|--------|---------|
+| Ja mám knihu. | I have a book. |
+| Ty si šťastný. | You are happy. |
+| On je dobrý spevák. | He is a good singer. |
+| My máme čas. | We have time. |
+| Ona je moja sestra. | She is my sister. |
+==== Solutions to Exercise 5 ====
+. Ja '''mám''' knihu. - I '''have''' a book.
+. Ty '''si''' šťastný. - You '''are''' happy.
+. On '''je''' dobrý spevák. - He '''is''' a good singer.
+. My '''máme''' čas. - We '''have''' time.
+. Ona '''je''' moja sestra. - She '''is''' my sister.
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the verbs "to be" (byť) and "to have" (mať) in the present tense in Slovak. These verbs are foundational for your future studies and conversations in Slovak. Keep practicing, and soon you will find yourself using them effortlessly in everyday situations.
+Remember, language learning is a journey, and every step you take brings you closer to fluency. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson and continue practicing the exercises provided. As you progress through the course, you will build upon this knowledge, expanding your Slovak language skills even further.
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+* [https://www.colanguage.com/slovak-perfective-and-imperfective-verbs Slovak perfective and imperfective verbs | coLanguage]
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