Learning adjectives is much easier when you learn them in pairs! In this episode of Slovak Sound Check, Veronika and Lubna explore some of the most common Slovak adjective opposites — from small vs big to good vs bad. Along the way, they also review how adjectives change depending on gender.
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Vocabulary
prídavné mená = adjectives
malý = small
veľký = big
starý (dom) (m)= old (house)
nový (byt) (m)= new (flat)
svetlý = light / bright
svetlá izba (f)= light room
tmavý = dark
tmavá izba (f)= dark room
čistý = clean
špinavý = dirty
dobrý = good
zlý = bad
silný = strong
slabý = weak
pekný = nice / pretty
pekné počasie (n) = nice whether
škaredý = ugly
škaredé počasie (n) = ugly whether
Note 1: In Slovak, “prídavné mená” (adjectives) change their form depending on the gender of the noun they describe. This agreement is essential for correct sentence structure. In the singular, adjectives typically take these endings: -ý for masculine (e.g. “malý byt” — a small flat), -á for feminine (e.g. “čistá kuchyňa” — a clean kitchen), -é for neutral (e.g. “dobré dieťa” — a good child). Sometimes, these endings may shorten if the preceding syllable is already long (contains a long vowel or diphthong).
