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Slovak Vocabulary - Idiomatic expressions

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In this lesson, we will learn some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Slovak. We will look at their meaning and usage, as well as how to pronounce them.

Introduction

Idiomatic expressions are phrases or sayings that have a figurative meaning. They are usually not taken literally, and they often have a cultural reference behind them. Learning idiomatic expressions is an important part of learning any language, as they are often used in everyday conversations.

In this lesson, we will look at some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Slovak. We will look at their meaning and usage, as well as how to pronounce them. To improve your Slovak Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Common Idiomatic Expressions

Idiom 1

• Slovak: Máš v hlave šrot (IPA: [ˈmaːʃ ˈv ˈhlave ˈʃrot])
• English Translation: You have a screw loose

This expression is used to describe someone who is acting strange or behaving oddly. It is similar to the English expression "you have a screw loose".

Idiom 2

• Slovak: Nemáš ani korunu (IPA: [ˈnemaːʃ ˈani ˈkorunu])
• English Translation: You don't have a penny

This expression is used to describe someone who is very poor or has no money. It is similar to the English expression "you don't have a penny".

Idiom 3

• Slovak: Máš na všetko jedno (IPA: [ˈmaːʃ ˈna ˈfʃetko ˈjedno])
• English Translation: You don't care about anything

This expression is used to describe someone who is apathetic or indifferent. It is similar to the English expression "you don't care about anything".

Idiom 4

• Slovak: Máš v hlave prečíslované (IPA: [ˈmaːʃ ˈv ˈhlave ˈpreːtʃiːslovanɛ])
• English Translation: You have your head in the clouds

This expression is used to describe someone who is daydreaming or not paying attention. It is similar to the English expression "you have your head in the clouds".

Idiom 5

• Slovak: Máš v hlave zamotané (IPA: [ˈmaːʃ ˈv ˈhlave ˈzamotanɛ])
• English Translation: You have your head in a muddle

This expression is used to describe someone who is confused or disoriented. It is similar to the English expression "you have your head in a muddle".

Dialogue

Here is an example dialogue using some of the idiomatic expressions from above:

• Person 1: Čo sa deje? Prečo si taký divný? (IPA: [ˈtʃo ˈsa ˈdeje? ˈpreːtʃo ˈsi ˈtakɪ ˈdivni]) (What's going on? Why are you so weird?)
• Person 2: Mám v hlave šrot. (IPA: [ˈmaːm ˈv ˈhlave ˈʃrot]) (I have a screw loose.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we looked at some of the most common idiomatic expressions in Slovak. We looked at their meaning and usage, as well as how to pronounce them. We also saw how they can be used in a dialogue.

Remember, the best way to learn any language is to practice it with native speakers. So if you want to improve your Slovak, find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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