Episode 5 – Point and Say
This week on Slovak Sound Check, we’re diving into the basics of Slovak nouns — and unlocking the secret of their three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neutral. Learn how to use pointing words like “ten, tá, to”, get familiar with gendered noun endings, and build confidence with simple phrases like “To je…”. Whether you’re meeting people or naming everyday objects, this episode will help you point, say, and sound more like a native.
Vocabulary
Kto je to? = Who is it?
To je ten muž (masculine) = It is the man
To je tá žena (feminine) = It is the woman
To je to dieťa / dievča (neutral) = It is the child / girl
Čo je to? = What is it?
To je ten papier (masculine) = It is the paper
To je tá kniha (feminine) = It is the woman
To je to rádio (neutral) = It is the child
Recap
Ahoj(te) = Hello
Odkiaľ si? = Where are you from?
Ja som z (genitive) … = I am from … (country)
študovať = to study (verb)
Bonus phrases (professions and nationalities)
To je ten študent (masculine) = It is the male student
To je tá študentka (feminine) = It is the female student
To je ten Slovák (masculine) = It is the Slovak man
To je tá Slovenska (feminine) = It is the Slovak woman
You can check the correct pronunciation directly in the audio recording. (For the recap, skip to 3:50.)
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