Slovak Sound Check is our new series for anyone looking to pick up everyday Slovak. Whether you’ve just arrived, are planning a longer stay, or simply want to connect more easily with locals, this radio course will guide you through real-life Slovak you’ll actually use. Friendly, clear, and culturally aware — it’s language learning made easy.
Episode 2: Own Your Intro
In this episode, we dive into the basics of introducing yourself in Slovak. You’ll learn how to say your name, ask someone theirs with “Ako sa voláš?”, and understand the difference between informal and formal forms — including how verb endings change when you’re speaking politely using “vy”. Plus, we’ll teach you a classy phrase for “Nice to meet you” to help you make a great impression from the start.
Vocabulary
Ako sa voláš? / voláte? (formal) = What’s your name?
Volám sa … = My name is …
Ja som … = I am
A ty? / A vy? (formal) = And you?
Teší ma. = Nice to meet you.
Recap from last lesson
Ahoj (plural Ahojte) = Hello
Dobrý deň = Basic greeting – equivalent of have a good day (formal)
Bonus phrases
Môžeme si (po)tykať? = Shall we use the informal you?
To je pekné meno. = That’s a nice name.
Meno = name
You can check the correct pronunciation directly in the audio recording above. (For the recap, skip to 3:45.)
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