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• How to say “Let me introduce“ in Slovak; Slovak Jazz; Slovak Jazzman Peter Lipa; S8 E17

  Today's episode is about jazz in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Let me introduce... “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about Slovak jazz.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about jazz in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Let me introduce... “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about Slovak jazz.Slovak lesson1. jemný džez (soft jazz)2. džezový hudobník (jazz musician)3. spevák (singer)4. skladateľ (composer)5. organizátor (organizer)6. zakladateľ (founder)7. dlhoročný moderátor (longtime host)8. hudobný ambasádor (musical ambassador)9. charakteristický hlas (signature voice)10. rodisko džezu (birthplace of jazz)11. Dovoľ, aby som predstavil... (Let me introduce...)DIALOGUETom: Tak ty si zo Slovenska? Zaujímavé. Ale tam asi veľa džezu nemáte, čo? (So, you're from Slovakia? Interesting. But there’s not much jazz there, huh?)Martin: Prosím? Akože nemáme džez? To si kde počul? (Excuse me? We don’t have jazz? Where did you hear that?)Tom: No… neviem, nikdy som nepočul o žiadnom slovenskom džezmanovi. (I don’t know… I’ve just never heard of any Slovak jazz musicians.)Martin: Tak dovoľ, aby som ti predstavil Petra Lipu. Spevák, skladateľ, legenda. Spieva džez už od 60-tych rokov a dokonca po slovensky! Vieš, aké to bolo odvážne počas komunizmu? (Well then, let me introduce to you Peter Lipa. Singer, composer, legend. He’s been doing jazz since the ’60s—and get this—he sings in Slovak! You know how bold that was during communism?)Tom: Fakt? Po slovensky? A znie to dobre? (Really? In Slovak? Does it sound good?)Martin: Znie to skvele! Jeho hlas má taký zvláštny chrapľavý tón, a je perfektný pre džez. (It sounds great! His voice has this weird, raspy tone…and it's perfect for jazz.Tom: Tak to musím počuť. (I need to hear that.)Martin: A vieš čo? Jeho posledný album NOLA nahrával v New Orleans. Takže ak rodisko džezu víta Slováka, musí robiť niečo správne. (And you know what? His latest album, NOLA, was recorded in New Orleans. So, if the birthplace of jazz welcomes a Slovak, he must be doing something right.)Tom: Dobre, dobre, presvedčil si ma. Slovensko má džez. A znie to, že ho má s dušou. (Alright, alright, you’ve convinced me. Slovakia has jazz. And it sounds like it has it with soul.)Martin: Presne tak. (Exactly.)Timestamps00:31 Introduction02:20 About jazz in Slovakia03:40 Fun fact 104:26 Fun fact 206:23 Fun fact 307:34 Fun fact 409:07 Fun fact 512:13 Slovak lesson16:44 Dialogue in Slovak18:13 Dialogue with the English translation20:57 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena O Hilko LLC

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• How to say “Keep calm”; How to say “Be alert!”; What’s Up with the Bears in Slovakia? What to Do if You See a Bear; S8 E16

  Today's episode is about the bear situation in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep calm” and “Be alert!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the main points of today’s episode in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the bear situation in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep calm” and “Be alert!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the main points of today’s episode in Slovak. Slovak lesson1.    majestátne hory (majestic mountains)2.    spievajúce vodopády (singing waterfalls)3.    hlboké údolia (deep valleys)4.    zelené lúky (green meadows) 5.    tmavé lesy (dark forests)6.    hnedý medveď (brown bear)7.    stretnúť medveďa (to meet a bear)8.    prichádzať bližšie (to come closer)9.    vyhýbať sa (to avoid)10. postaviť sa (stand up)11. bezpečne žiť (live safely)12. zachovať pokoj (to keep calm)13. Zachovajte pokoj! – formal; Zachovaj pokoj! - informal (Keep calm!)Main points1.    Na Slovensku je stále viac stretnutí s medveďmi. (There are more and more bear encounters in Slovakia.)2.    Medvede prichádzajú bližšie kvôli jedlu a strate biotopu. (Bears come closer because of food and habitat loss.)3.    Hnedé medvede sú silné, rýchle a zvyčajne sa ľuďom vyhýbajú. (Brown bears are strong, fast, and usually avoid humans.)4.    Nauč sa čítať reč tela medveďa. (Learn to read bear body language.)5.    Postavenie na zadné nohy znamená zvedavosť, nie agresiu. (Standing on hind legs means curiosity, not aggression.)6.    Výpad je často len varovanie. (Lunging is often just a warning.)7.    Zachovaj pokoj, neutekaj ani nekrič. (Stay calm, don’t run or scream.)8.    Hovor ticho a pomaly cúvaj. (Speak softly and back away slowly.)9.    Nikdy medveďa nekŕm. (Never feed a bear.)10. Pri útoku sa tvár mŕtvy; pri hnedých medveďoch.( If attacked, play dead; for brown bears).11. Najlepšou obranou je sprej proti medveďom. (Bear spray is the best defense.)12. Problémového medveďa nahlás na tiesňovú linku alebo správe parku. (Report problem bears to emergency lines or park services.)13. Nahlasovanie netreba, ak sa medveď správa prirodzene a uteká. (Don’t report if the bear behaves naturally and flees.)14. Naučme sa bezpečne žiť s medveďmi. (Learn to live safely with bears.)15. Buďte ostražití! (Be alert!)Timestamps00:35 Introduction02:28 About the situation with bears in Slovakia05:33 5 Fun facts11:46Slovak lesson17:43 Main points in Slovak (sentences)19:12 Main points with the English translation22:33 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena O Hilko LLC

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• How to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak; World Athletics Day; S8 E15

  Today's episode is about World Athletics Day. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my athletics vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary about the Athletics Day. Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about World Athletics Day. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my athletics vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary about the Athletics Day. Slovak lesson1.    atletika (athletics)2.    beh (run)3.    skok (jump)4.    pohyb (movement)5.    víťaz (winner)6.    výdrž (endurance)7.    inšpirovať (to inspire)8.    povzbudzovať (to encourage)9.    úspech (success)10. hýbať sa (to move)11. oslavovať (to celebrate)12. oslava pohybu (celebration of movement)13. Pripraviť sa, pozor, štart! (Ready, set, go!)Sentences1.    Každý rok v máji oslavujeme Svetový deň atletiky – sviatok behu, skokov a športu! (Every May, we celebrate World Athletics Day – a celebration of running, jumping and sports! )2.    Atletika spája ľudí na celom svete a pripomína nám, že pohyb je pre každého, nielen pre šampiónov. (Athletics connects people around the world and reminds us that staying active is for everyone, not just champions.)3.    Slovensko má v atletike skvelú tradíciu. (Slovakia has a proud tradition in athletics.)4.    Legendy ako Emil Zátopek, štvornásobný olympijský víťaz s neuveriteľnou výdržou, a Jozef Plachý, rekordér v behoch na stredné trate z Košíc, inšpirujú celé generácie. (Legends like Emil Zátopek, a four-time Olympic champion known for his incredible endurance, and Jozef Plachý, a record-breaking middle-distance runner from Košice, have inspired generations.)5.    Ich tvrdá práca, vášeň a odhodlanie dokazujú, že úspech sa buduje krok za krokom – alebo šprint za šprintom! (Their hard work, passion, and spirit show that success is built step by step — or sprint by sprint!)6.    A tu je moja malá rada: hýbte sa a oslavujte radosť zo športu! (And here's my little advice: get moving and celebrate the joy of sports!)Timestamps00:33 Introduction02:25 About World Athletics Day04:00 Fun fact 106:17 Fun fact 207:55 Fun fact 308:38 Fun fact 410:04 Slovak lesson14:21 Sentences - summary of today's topic15:38 Summary with the English translation17:50 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena O Hilko LLC

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• How to say “Great Question“ in Slovak; 80 Year Anniversary of the End of the Second World War; Remembering the End of WW II; S8 E14

  Today's episode is about the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my lecture. You will also learn how to say “Great question“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some Questions & Answers from my lecture about WW II in Slovakia. Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn a few new words from my lecture. You will also learn how to say “Great question“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some Questions & Answers from my lecture about WW II in Slovakia. Slovak lesson1.    vojna (war)2.    druhá svetová vojna (World War II)3.    diskriminácia (discrimination)4.    nenávisť (hatred)5.    nespravodlivosť (injustice)6.    náboženstvo (religion)7.    história (history)8.    odboj (resistance)9.    utečenec (refugee)10. mier (peace)11. sloboda (freedom)12. pamiatka (remembrance / memory / momument)13. Skvelá otázka. (Great question.)Questions & Answers (notes)1.    Prečo by vás to malo zaujímať v roku 2025? (Why should you care in 2025?)Skvelá otázka. Neboli ste tam. Bolo to pred 80 rokmi. (Great question. You weren’t there. It was 80 years ago.)• Sloboda je krehká. (Freedom is fragile.)• Nenávisť je nebezpečná. (Hate is dangerous.)• História sa opakuje pokiaľ si ju nepamätáme. (History repeats itself unless we remember it.)2.    Čo by sme si mali pamätať? (What should we remember?)Obyčajní ľudia dokážu odvážne veci. (Ordinary people can do brave things.)Mier je niečo, čo si zachovávame, nielen niečo, čo dostávame. Je to práca. Pre každého. (Peace is something we keep, not just something we get. It’s a job. For everyone.)Máte hlas. Použite to. Ozvite sa, ak vidíte nespravodlivosť, nenávisť alebo diskrimináciu. (You have a voice. Use it. Speak up if you see injustice, hate, or discrimination.)3.    Aký je teda odkaz pre vašu generáciu? (So, what's the message for your generation?)Buďte láskaví. Buďte zvedaví. Pýtajte sa. Pamätajte na príbehy. (Be kind. Be curious. Ask questions. Remember stories.)Pretože najlepší spôsob, ako si uctiť 80 rokov mieru, je zabezpečiť, aby mier zostal aj naďalej. (Because the best way to honor 80 years of peace is to make sure it stays peaceful.A možno sa niekedy poďakuj svojim prastarým rodičom. Videli veci, ktoré my už nikdy nechceme vidieť. (And maybe tell your great-grandparents thank you sometime. They’ve seen things we never want to see again.)Timestamps00:34 Introduction to the episode02:30 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War10:22 Slovak lesson15:00 Questions & Answers in Slovak17:19  Questions & Answers with the English translation21:45 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena O Hilko LLC

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• How to say “That sounds like a fight“ in Slovak; Traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia; Slovak Dative Case of Neuter Nouns in Plural 6; S8 E13

  Today's episode is about the traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the Slovak dative case of neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That sounds like a fight.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the Slovak dative case of neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That sounds like a fight.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between a grandfather and his grandson about the Maypole tradition in Slovakia.Slovak lesson1.    jablko (apple) – PLURAL: jablká / DATIVE: jablkám2.    múzeum (museum) – múzeá / múzeám3.    srdce ( heart) – srdcia / srdciam4.    nástupište (platform / for a bus or train) nástupištia / nástupištiam5.    pole (field) – polia / poliam6.    stretnutie (meeting) – stretnutia / stretnutiam7.    vysvedčenie (report card) – vysvedčenia / vysvedčeniam8.    umenie (art) – umenia / umeniam9.    dievča (girl) – dievčatá / dievčatám10. dieťa (child) – deti / deťom11. kurča (chicken) – kurčatá / kurčatám12. zviera (animal) – zvieratá / zvieratámSentences:1.    Pridajte trochu cukru k tým jablkám. (Add some sugar to those apples.)2.    Láskavosť susedov sa priblížila k našim srdciam. (The kindness of the neighbors has come close to our hearts.)3.    Víchor sa rýchlo blížil k poliam. (A storm was fast approaching the fields.)4.    Napriek mnohým stretnutiam s odborníkom, Pavol nevie, čo má robiť. (Despite many meetings with the expert, Pavol doesn't know what to do.)5.    Viktor dal zbohom všetkým dievčatám z ulice. (Viktor said goodbye to all the girls on the street.)6.    Nedávajte coca-colu mojím deťom. (Don't give my children Coca-Cola.)7.    Babka nasypala kurčatám trochu zrna. (Grandma sprinkled some grain for the chickens.)8.    Nepribližujte sa k divokým zvieratám! (Don't go near the wild animals!)9.    To znie ako do bitky. (That sounds like a fight.)DIALOGUEVnuk: Dedko, pozri, ľudia stavajú veľký strom uprostred dediny.Dedko: Ach, to je máj! To je tradícia na oslavu jari, lásky a nového života.Vnuk: Ale prečo strom? Nebolo by jednoduchšie dať tam veľký nápis?Dedko: Možno, ale v tom nie je zábava. Dávno mladíci stavali máje pred domami dievčat, do ktorých boli zaľúbení. Ak strom ostal stáť celú noc, znamenalo to veľa šťastia v láske!Vnuk: A keby strom padol?Dedko: Nuž... potom mal chudák chlapec čo vysvetľovať! Niekedy sa  iní chlapci zo žiarlivosti pokúšali ten strom podpíliť. Bola to skutočná súťaž!Vnuk: To znie ako “do bitky”!Timestamps00:36 Introduction to the episode02:33 Tradition of maypoles in Slovakia08:52 Slovak lesson17:47 Short sentences27:07 Dialogue in Slovak29:17 Dialogue with the English translation32:54 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena O Hilko LLC

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