Greetings and how to say Hello in Slovak
Sign up for free to get all information about private lessons and our available group courses (A1, A2, B2, B2, C1, C2)
Sign up for free Course informationsWe offer both private lessons and organized group courses
Sign up for free to get all available courses or contact one of our teachers yourself!
Marta S.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Klára K.
14.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Simona N.
17.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Our offer
Have you ever wondered how to say Hi in Slovak? Slovaks greet each other very often and it is considered a little bit rude not to respond! So let´s have a look at most common greetings and goodbyes.
Lesson outline
Hide- 1.Formal greetings: Good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night in Slovak
- 2.Informal greetings: Hello and Hi in Slovak
- 3.Difference between "tykanie" and "vykanie" in Slovak
- 4.Ask how you are in Slovak
- 5.How to say goodbye in Slovak
- 6.Example dialog
- 7.Exercises
- 7.1.Fill in the blanks exercises about Slovak greetings
- 7.2.Flashcards exercise about Slovak greetings
- 7.3.Multiple choice exercise about greetings in Slovak
Formal greetings: Good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night in Slovak
Here is the list with the most common formal greetings:
| English | Slovak |
|---|---|
| Good morning | Dobré ráno |
| Good afternoon | Dobrý deň |
| Good evening | Dobrý večer |
| Good night | Dobrú noc |
- Dobré ráno is used in the morning until 9 am
- Dobrý deň usually corresponds to period from 9 am until approximately 6 pm
- Dobrý večer is a greeting after 6 pm
- Dobrú noc is said only when a person is going to sleep
You can use “Dobrý deň” or a short form "Dobrý" in almost all formal conversations or official places. For example, when you enter
- the shops
- the offices
- the schools
- the restaurants and cafés
- or any other place where the formal communication is required
Have a question?
Take online language lessons with a professional teacher
- Native & verified teachers
- Free trial lesson
- Learning materials included
Simona N.
17.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Katarína K.
14.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Martina C.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Marta S.
20.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Bibiana P.
14.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Klára K.
14.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Mira M.
28.00 €/h
Free trial lesson!
Group lessons!
Informal greetings: Hello and Hi in Slovak
The most useful greetings, when you meet with
- the family
- the friends
- the youngsters
- or the people with the same age (usually under 30 years of age)
| English | Slovak |
|---|---|
| Hello | Ahoj |
| Hi | Čau |
There are lots of other greetings which are used by friends and have similar meanings, but are considered as slang words. Those are, for example, "serus, ahojky, nazdar, čauko". You can use these to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Difference between "tykanie" and "vykanie" in Slovak
- "tykanie" derived from the word "ty", is a singular form of "you". It is used in informal addressing others
- "vykanie" derived from the word "vy", is a plural form of "you". It is used in formal addressing others
When addressing formally, either in an e-mail, or at school, you should use the titles.
| English | Slovak |
|---|---|
| Mr. | pán |
| Mrs. | pani |
| Ms. | slečna |
Here are some examples of informal greeting:
- Ahoj, Anka. (Hello, Anka.)
- Čau, Adam. (Hi, Adam.)
Here are some examples of formal greeting:
- Dobrý deň, pán Novák. (Good afternoon, Mr. Novák.)
- Dobré ráno, pani Jurková. (Good morning, Ms. Jurková.)
Ask how you are in Slovak
Here are the most common phrases used to ask and respond "How are you?".
| English | Slovak |
|---|---|
| How are you? (plural,formal) | Ako sa máte? |
How are you? (singular,informal) How are you doing? | Ako sa máš? |
| I am fine. | Mám sa fajn. |
| What about you? (plural,formal) | Ako sa máte vy? A čo vy? |
| What about you? (singular,informal) | Ako sa máš ty? A čo ty? |
| Is everything all right? | Je všetko v poriadku? |
| It is going fine. | Ide to. |
| Not really good. | Nie veľmi dobre. |
| Not good./Very bad. | Nie dobre. Veľmi zle. |
| I am very good. I am great. | Mám sa veľmi dobre. Mám sa super. |
How to say goodbye in Slovak
Again, in Slovakia, you can say goodbye in a formal or informal way.
Here are some formal greetings:
| English | Slovak |
|---|---|
| Goodbye! | Dovidenia! |
| Goodbye! | Majte sa! / Majte sa pekne! |
| See you soon! / See you later! | Do skorého videnia! |
| Have a nice day! | Pekný deň prajem! |
And some informal greetings:
| English | Slovak |
|---|---|
| Goodbye! | Maj sa! / Maj sa pekne! |
| See you soon! / See you, then! | Vidíme sa! |
| See you tomorrow! | Vidíme sa zajtra! |
| Bye! / Bye-bye! | Čau! |
| Have a nice day! | Pekný deň prajem! |
And last but not least, it is important how to say goodbye during phone calls. You can say "Dopočutia" or a short form "Dopo" when ending a phone call.
Example dialog
Jana: Dobrý večer, pán Kováč! (Good evening, Mr. Kováč)
Martin: Dobrý večer, slečna Juríková. Ako sa máte? (Good evening, Ms. Juríková. How are you?)
Jana: Ide to. Ďakujem. A vy? Je všetko v poriadku? (It is fine. Thank you. What about you? Is everything all right?)
Martin: Áno. Mám sa fajn. Ďakujem. (Yes. I am fine. Thank you.)
Jana: Výborne. Dovidenia, pán Kováč. (Great. Goodbye, Mr. Kováč.)
Martin: Do skorého videnia, slečna Juríková. (See you later, Ms. Juríková.)
Exercises
- Fill in the blanks exercises about Slovak greetings
- Flashcards exercise about Slovak greetings
- Multiple choice exercise about greetings in Slovak
Fill in the blanks exercises about Slovak greetings
Flashcards exercise about Slovak greetings
Multiple choice exercise about greetings in Slovak
Exercises
- Fill in the blanks exercises about Slovak greetings
- Flashcards exercise about Slovak greetings
- Multiple choice exercise about greetings in Slovak
Fill in the blanks exercises about Slovak greetings
Flashcards exercise about Slovak greetings
Multiple choice exercise about greetings in Slovak
What our students say
Unlike in other platforms, all our teachers are manually verified by our professional team. Trust in the experiences of our students.
Hello everybody :)
I am Cornelia and I teach German, Spanish and French for different levels.
I studied French and Spanish and am about to graduate with a Master in Conference Interpreting. Both languages are an integral part of my life and I am happy to share my knowledge of language and culture !
German is my mother tongue, whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, I will be happy to help you improve your German and get started !
I use various textbooks as well as material that has helped me a lot at school and in my studies. Furthermore, I like to focus on oral communication, but I also have a lot of knowledge about editing texts and grammar due to my studies.
F. H.
I can only recommend Cornelia. In terms of skills and interpersonal skills, one of the best teachers I've ever had.
Cornelia S.
I am a qualified, experienced teacher of Slovak for foreigners. I have master´s degree in teaching and I´ve been teaching Slovak both in person and online for 10 years. I prepare unique lessons for every student according to their level, needs, goals and preferences. I offer free trial lesson where we assess student´s level, discuss goals and make a plan of lessons. We also set our schedule and student gets a chance to see my teaching style and methods. .
So, if you like to explore the beauty of my mother language, I will be pleased to assist you! Looking forward to meeting you soon online!
Regards,
Libi
S. R.
Another great lesson from Libi! She always comes up with entertaining but challenging lessons and provides thoughtful answers to all of my silly questions.
Libi S.
I am a qualified, experienced teacher of Slovak for foreigners. I have master´s degree in teaching and I´ve been teaching Slovak both in person and online for 10 years. I prepare unique lessons for every student according to their level, needs, goals and preferences. I offer free trial lesson where we assess student´s level, discuss goals and make a plan of lessons. We also set our schedule and student gets a chance to see my teaching style and methods. .
So, if you like to explore the beauty of my mother language, I will be pleased to assist you! Looking forward to meeting you soon online!
Regards,
Libi
S. Y.
Imperativ is difficult because there are some irregular verbs which Libi included in the exercise for practice
Libi S.
I am a qualified, experienced teacher of Slovak for foreigners. I have master´s degree in teaching and I´ve been teaching Slovak both in person and online for 10 years. I prepare unique lessons for every student according to their level, needs, goals and preferences. I offer free trial lesson where we assess student´s level, discuss goals and make a plan of lessons. We also set our schedule and student gets a chance to see my teaching style and methods. .
So, if you like to explore the beauty of my mother language, I will be pleased to assist you! Looking forward to meeting you soon online!
Regards,
Libi
. .
Provides me with lots to learn and is always able to answer my questions about small details and practices within the Slovak language.
Libi S.
Hi there! Do you want to dive into the beauty of Slovak and / or English language? Then let's do it together!
My name is Katarína and I am here to help you with any aspect of the language - grammar, speaking, conversations...
Thanks to my experience as a teacher at language school, I gave lessons to individuals, groups of various ages, children... I always try to personalize my lessons and concentrate on those areas that are important for you.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
T. V.
Katarína is a very nice and knowledgeable teacher. She always was on time, had well prepared the materials and knows how to explain the Slovak language to a novice. However, I am sure she will also be a good teacher for more advanced speakers.
Katarína K.
Hello! I am Cesar. I come from Madrid (Spain) and I teach Spanish for foreign students since 2016.- That's my profession.- I have studied Spanish Language and Literature and a master in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.- Online activities and exercises adapted to each student.- Levels from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced).- Reports and optional exercises between lessons.- Preparation for official exam DELE (I work as DELE examiner).- I speak English.- Je parle français.- Я немного говорю по русски.
M. D.
Very good teacher, with good learning materials. Goes forward in a structured manner and givese a lot of feedback on written and spoken skills.
César R.
Action-oriented Slovak lessons
F. H.
I am very happy and satisfied that I can learn Slovak from Eva. She's doing a great job!
Eva T.
Hi there!
My name is Andrea and I'd like to be your Slovak teacher. :-)
I am a qualified teacher. I studied at the State Language School in Slovakia and I passed the General State Examination in English Language (C1-C2 level). I gained a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD.) in Social Work and completed an Additional Pedagogical Education. As a PhD student, I gained experience in teaching. I´ve more than four-year experience in teaching. I enjoy teaching, working with people and speaking in English.
We can focus on whatever you wish to practise and I can take you through a structured course and I will supply you with all of the required materials. Lessons dependent on the student's needs - grammar, speaking, writing, reading or listening. I can help you with all aspects of Slovak.
In our first lesson we'll get to know each other and I'll make an assessment of your needs. After that I'll create a plan for us to follow together.
I enjoy teaching in a fun, friendly and casual manner. Whether you are an advanced student or a beginner let me help you improve. Let’s connect in a trial lesson so I can learn more about your goals. See you soon! :-)
J. .
I just finished my second Slovak lesson with Andrea and I am very happy that I chose her as my teacher! She is very kind, easy going and patient, and she has a good understanding of both English and Slovak. I would recommend anyone looking to learn this language as well to book your lessons with her! Looking forward to the rest of the course!
Andrea T.
Hi there! Do you want to dive into the beauty of Slovak and / or English language? Then let's do it together!
My name is Katarína and I am here to help you with any aspect of the language - grammar, speaking, conversations...
Thanks to my experience as a teacher at language school, I gave lessons to individuals, groups of various ages, children... I always try to personalize my lessons and concentrate on those areas that are important for you.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
A. P.
I did a few lessons with her just a couple of years ago to be honest. Excellent teacher, highly recommended, I'm only sorry I had to interrupt classes with her, because really, it's worth it. Very, very good
Katarína K.
Action-oriented Slovak lessons
C. .
Eva designs the lessons in a structured and varied manner. She conveys the lessons with a lot of joy and can adapt individually to the learner. It makes a lot of fun!!!!
Eva T.
Hi! I’m Yasmina, a professional German, English, Russian and Slovak teacher for adults and teenagers. I am fluent in 4 foreign languages and I have sucessfuly passed C2 level exams for English and German. I have a Masters degree in foreign languages and cultures from Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. During my studies I have done a couple of exchanges abroad (Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Qatar, Iceland, etc).
I have lived in 4 countries, therefore I know how challenging it may be - to learn and SPEAK foreign language afterwards. I’ve been teaching and learning languages for more than 8 years (3 years of teaching experience). I am absolutely sure, that your learning process starts, when you begin to speak. Therefore my lessons are mainly conversational, but you would need to do your homework at home :)
As a result, we can use your new knowledge during the lesson. Language learning is fun and a lot of hard work at the same time. But if you know what to do, than the process becomes much easier and enjoyable.
Here is the key information on the lessons/courses:
1. Lessons are tailored to your needs
2. All materials are provided
3. Before we start, during the trial lesson, I will test you level and we will develop a plan in order to reach your goal as soon as possible.
Any questions? Don’t hesitate to ask me!
All the best,
Yasmina
M. W.
Yasmina organizes the lessons in a varied, easy-to-understand and competent manner, is always punctual and attentive. She also incorporates information about the country (recipes, music, ...) and always thinks of something new - I like it when the learning is playful. Yasmina gladly and patiently answers questions, even those that concern the mentality or dealing with Slovaks (especially Slovakian mother-in-law ...). Clear recommendation!
Yasmina S.
Action-oriented Slovak lessons
D. S.
I can only recommend Eva as a Slovak teacher. She is very competent, uses great material and fully caters to the needs of the students ... the whole thing is rounded off by her friendly and very sociable personality. The very good understanding of the German language and its selected explanations also support me very well and help me to make progress in my lessons in order to achieve my goals. Thank you very much LG your student Daniel
Eva T.
Hi there! Do you want to dive into the beauty of Slovak and / or English language? Then let's do it together!
My name is Katarína and I am here to help you with any aspect of the language - grammar, speaking, conversations...
Thanks to my experience as a teacher at language school, I gave lessons to individuals, groups of various ages, children... I always try to personalize my lessons and concentrate on those areas that are important for you.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
M. R.
Katarina is a very good and very nice teacher who makes it possible for me, as an absolute beginner, to learn a completely new language. She explains the context very well, is excellent at answering my questions and has very helpful materials for her lessons. I can highly recommend her!
Katarína K.
Since I learn languages myself, I know the difficulties and hurdles that can arise when learning a foreign language. I take away your fear of using the German language, because the best way to learn a language is to speak it!
You want to take a telc or Goethe exam? I will help you! I teach from level B1 to C2. In the course of my teaching I have specialised in students and adult learners from the age of 19 who want to take one of these exams for professional or private reasons.
If you only want to prepare orally for an exam with me, I offer conversation lessons where I give you strategies and tips on how to pass the exam. You will do a lot of speaking and learn the phrases that are most important for the exam at your level.
I'll also show you how to integrate German into your everyday life, recommend podcasts, books and series to expand your vocabulary.
Are you looking for a job and need help with your application? No problem, I give you application training, revise your CV with you and write applications together with you. I will also prepare you for your job interviews.
Don't be shy and write to me before you book a trial lesson. Together we will work out a syllabus that is tailored to your needs and goals. We will learn what is important for you at this stage and where I see room for improvement. I adapt each lesson individually to you.
Due to my eight-year stay abroad in Ireland, I have a very good knowledge of English and can also explain something to you in English or Spanish, but in my lessons we almost only speak German together.
What can you expect in my lessons?
- Creative and professional preparation for telc or Goethe from B1 level upwards
- Conversation classes
- Language lessons individually adapted to your needs, each lesson is prepared for you individually
- Application training and help with application letters, revision of your CV
- Grammar explanations that YOU just need.
- Quizzes, puzzles, worksheets, books, conversation topics and much more. Learning should be fun!
The most important thing is that you invest a little time and feel like learning with me. In return, you should also do the homework so that we can make good progress. I will be happy to correct it. Let me inspire you!
L. K.
Amazing teacher with excellent pedagogical skills! She has helped me very well to improve my german. Absolutely recommended!
Larissa L.
Hi there,
I am a Mexican Literature professional with a B. A. on Literature and Spanish Language.
With me, you can learn advanced Spanish with a Literature and Grammar-based strategy taking always into consideration all of the Spanish different dialects.
With a reading-writing and listening-speaking creative methodology, you will not only learn about Spanish as a language but also as a form of cultural expression.
A. E.
Top-notch teacher! Highly recommended! Very professional, easy-going and patient, especially for beginners like me! :D There are a lot of interesting content within his teaching material interweaving with the grammar, which makes the lesson very entertaining and helps acquire the knowledge about language easier. In one hour with Diego you can get an excellent learning experience but also a decent package of information about the Spanish culture!
Diego M.