We prepared some of the basic phrases you may need during your visit to Slovakia.
Location
square – námestie
tram – električka
bus – autobus
car – auto
road – cesta
direction – smer
help – pomoc
How can I get to… – Ako sa dostanem do…
Food
breakfast – raňajky
lunch – obed
dinner – večera
meat – mäso
chicken – kura
pork – bravčové
beef – hovädzie
rice – ryža
potatoes – zemiaky
pasta – cestoviny
sauce – omáčka
price – cena
plate – tanier
glass – pohár
waiter – čašník
restaurant – reštaurácia
pub – krčma
beer – pivo
water – voda
bread – chlieb
dishes – riady
tea – čaj
Public places
hospital – nemocnica
police – polícia
cinema – kino
theatre – divadlo
Basic Phrases
Hello. – Ahoj.
Welcome. – Vitaj. (pl. Vitajte)
How are you? – Ako sa máš?
I’m fine, thanks. And you? – Ďakujem, dobre. A Ty/(pl. Vy)?
What’s your name? – Ako sa voláš?
My name is… – Volám sa…
Where are you from? – Odkiaľ si?
I’m from… – Som z…
Pleased to meet you. – Teší ma.
Cheers/Good health! – Na zdravie!
Have a nice day! – Pekný deň! Pekný deň prajem!
Bon appetit! – Dobrú chuť!
Goodbye. – Dovidenia.
Good evening. – Dobrý večer.
Good night. – Dobrú noc.
Good morning. – Dobré ráno. (used until 8am)
Good afternoon. – Dobré popoludnie. (rarely used)
How do you say … in Slovak? – Ako sa po slovensky povie…?
Do you speak English? – Vieš po anglicky?
Yes, a little. – Áno, trochu.
How much is this? – Koľko to stojí?
Thank you. – Ďakujem.
I understand. – Rozumiem.
I don’t understand. – Nerozumiem.
Where’s the toilet? – Kde je záchod?
Sorry. – Sorry.
Please. – Prosím.
Excuse me! – Prepáčte!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. – Veselé Vianoce a Štastný Nový rok.
Congratulations! – Gratulujem!
Happy Easter. – Veselé prežitie Veľkonočných sviatkov.
Happy Birthday! – Všetko najlepšie k narodeninám!
I love you. – Ľúbim Ťa.