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Basic Slovak Phrases

In Slovak, hello is Dobrý deň and thank you is Ďakujem. Here are 22 everyday Slovak phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.

Survival Phrases

EnglishSlovak
HelloDobrý deň
GoodbyeDovidenia
PleaseProsím
Thank youĎakujem
YesÁno
NoNie
Excuse me / SorryPrepáčte
covers both 'excuse me' and 'sorry'
Do you speak English?Hovoríte po anglicky?
I don't understandNerozumiem
Please speak slowlyHovorte pomaly, prosím
How much is it?Koľko to stojí?
Where is the bathroom?Kde je toaleta?
I'd like this, pleaseChcel by som toto, prosím
male speaker; a woman says 'Chcela by som'
The bill, pleaseÚčet, prosím
Where is …?Kde je…?
insert the place name
Help!Pomoc!
I need a doctorPotrebujem lekára
Call the police!Zavolajte políciu!
I don't speak SlovakNehovorím po slovensky
Can you help me?Môžete mi pomôcť?

Situations

EnglishSlovak
Where is the nearest grocery store?Kde sú najbližšie potraviny?
potraviny = the everyday word for a small food shop
How do you say this in Slovak?Ako sa to povie po slovensky?

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