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    How to say ā€œLet's build a sentenceā€ in Slovak; Key elements of Slovak sentences; S9E24 Bonus 2

    14/1/2026 | 17 mins.
    Today's episode is about the structure of Slovak sentences. So, in the Slovak lesson, you will learn key elements of a Slovak Sentence. You will also learn how to say ā€œLet's build a sentence.ā€œ in Slovak.Ā 
    Episode notes
    In today's episode, I’m talking about the structure of Slovak sentences. So, in the Slovak lesson, you will learn key elements of a Slovak Sentence. You will also learn how to say ā€œLet's build a sentence.ā€œ in Slovak.Ā 
    Slovak lesson
    1.Ā  Ā  vetnĆ© členy (sentence elements or parts)
    2.Ā  Ā  podmet (subject)
    3.Ā  Ā  prĆ­sudok (predicate)
    4.Ā  Ā  predmet (object)
    5.Ā  Ā  priamy predmet (direct object)
    6.Ā  Ā  nepriamy predmet (indirect object)
    7.Ā  Ā  prĆ­slovkovĆ© určenie (adverbial modifier)
    8.Ā  Ā  čas (time)
    9.Ā  Ā  miesto (place)
    10. spƓsob (manner)
    11. dĆ“vod / prƭčina (reason)
    12. prĆ­vlastok (attribute)
    13. Poďme zostaviń vetu. (Let's build a sentence.)
    Timestamps
    00:38 Introduction to the episode
    03:23 Key elements of Slovak sentences
    11:43 Vocabulary
    16:03 Final thoughts
    If 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
    Ā© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC
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    How to ask ā€œWhere do you live?ā€ in Slovak; How to say ā€œMay you be successful! in Slovak; Basic Types of Slovak Sentences; S9E23 Bonus 1

    07/1/2026 | 13 mins.
    Today's episode is about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask ā€œWhere do you live?ā€œ and how to say ā€œMay you be successful!ā€ in Slovak.Ā 
    Episode notes
    In today's episode, I’m talking about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask ā€œWhere do you live?ā€œ and how to say ā€œMay you be successful!ā€ in Slovak.
    Slovak lesson
    Types of sentences by purpose
    a) Declarative sentences (oznamovacie vety)
    b) Interrogative sentences (opytovacie vety)
    c) Imperative sentences (rozkazovacie vety)
    d) Exclamatory sentences (zvolacie vety)
    e) Wishful sentences (želacie vety)
    Sentences
    1.    Bývam v Bratislave. (I live in Bratislava.)
    2.Ā  Ā  Dnes je pondelok. (Today is Monday.)
    3.    Kde bývaŔ? (Where do you live?)
    4.Ā  Ā  MÔŔ čas? (Do you have time?)
    5.Ā  Ā  Poď sem! (Come here!)
    6.Ā  Ā  ProsĆ­m, zatvor dvere. (Please close the door.)
    7.Ā  Ā  To je super! (That’s great!)
    8.    AkÔ krÔsa! (What a beauty!)
    9.Ā  Ā  Nech sa ti darĆ­! (May you be successful!).
    10. Kde bývaŔ? / Kde bývate? (Where do you live?)
    Timestamps
    00:43 Introduction to the episode
    02:38 Short announcement
    03:48 Slovak lesson
    07:34 Sentences
    12:00 Final thoughts
    If 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
    Ā© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC
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    How to say ā€œPlease, taste itā€œ in Slovak; How Slovaks Celebrate December 31; Slovak "Kapustnica", Sauerkraut Soup Recipe; S9E22

    31/12/2025 | 26 mins.
    Today's episode is about how Slovaks celebrate December 31. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a Slovak recipe. You will also learn how to say ā€œPlease taste itā€œ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my mom’s recipe for Slovak Kapustnica.
    Episode notes
    In today's episode, I’m talking about how Slovaks celebrate December 31. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a Slovak recipe. You will also learn how to say ā€œPlease taste itā€œ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my mom’s recipe for Slovak Kapustnica.
    Slovak lesson
    1.Ā  Ā  ĆŗdenĆ© bravčovĆ© mƤso (smoked pork)
    2.    Ŕunka (ham)
    3.    klobÔsa (sausage)
    4.Ā  Ā  kyslĆ” kapusta (sauerkraut)
    5.    cibuľa (onion)
    6.Ā  Ā  cesnak (garlic)
    7.Ā  Ā  huby (mushrooms)
    8.Ā  Ā  zemiaky (potatoes)
    9.    bobkový list (bay leaf)
    10. rasca (cumin)
    11. sladkĆ” paprika (sweet paprika, as a spice)
    12. čierne korenie (black pepper)
    13. červenĆ” paprika (red pepper)
    14. rastlinný olej (vegetable oil)
    15. bravčovĆ” masÅ„ (lard)
    16. kyslĆ” smotana (sour cream)
    17. petržlenovÔ vňań (parsley)
    18. Ochutnajte, prosĆ­m. (Please taste it.)
    Recept: "Kapustnica"
    Ingrediencie
    • 450 g ĆŗdenĆ©ho bravčovĆ©ho mƤsa (Ćŗdena Å”unka, klobĆ”sa alebo inĆ© ĆŗdenĆ© mƤso)
    • 450 g kyslej kapusty so Ŕńavou
    • 1 veľkĆ” cibuľa, nadrobno pokrĆ”janĆ”
    • 2 strĆŗÄiky cesnaku, mletĆ©
    • 1 pohĆ”r suÅ”ených hĆŗb (alebo čerstvých), namočených a nakrĆ”janých na plĆ”tky
    • 2 stredne veľkĆ© zemiaky, oŔúpanĆ© a nakrĆ”janĆ© na kocky
    • 2 bobkovĆ© listy
    • 1 ČL rasce (ČL = čajovĆ” lyžica)
    • 1 PL sladkej papriky (PL = polievkovĆ” lyžica)
    • 1 ČL mletĆ©ho čierneho korenia
    • 1/2 ČL drvenej červenej papriky (voliteľnĆ©, na pĆ”livosÅ„)
    • 6 pohĆ”rov (1,5 l) vody alebo nesolenĆ©ho vývaru
    • 1 PL rastlinnĆ©ho oleja alebo bravčovej masti
    • Soľ podľa chuti
    Postup
    1. Vložte ĆŗdenĆ© bravčovĆ© mƤso do veľkĆ©ho hrnca. Zalejte vodou alebo vývarom a priveďte do varu. Duste 30–45 minĆŗt, kým mƤso nezmƤkne. Vyberte mƤso, nechajte ho vychladnĆŗÅ„ a nakrĆ”jajte na kĆŗsky. Vývar si odložte.
    2. V samostatnej panvici rozohrejte olej alebo bravčovĆŗ masÅ„. Pridajte nakrĆ”janĆŗ cibuľu a orestujte ju, kým nie je priesvitnĆ”. VmieÅ”ajte cesnak a varte eÅ”te minĆŗtu.
    3. Do hrnca s odloženým vývarom pridajte kyslĆŗ kapustu (so Ŕńavou), nakrĆ”janĆ© Å”ampiňóny, zemiaky, orestovanĆŗ cibuľu a cesnak, bobkovĆ© listy, rascu, papriku, čierne korenie a drvenĆŗ červenĆŗ papriku.
    4. Priveďte do mierneho varu, potom znížte teplotu a varte 45 minĆŗt. VrÔńte ĆŗdenĆ© kĆŗsky mƤsa späń do hrnca a pokračujte v dusenĆ­ ďalŔích 15 minĆŗt.
    5. Skontrolujte, či je to dostatočne ochutenĆ©, a podľa potreby osoľte. Ak je polievka prĆ­liÅ” kyslĆ”, mÓžete pridat trochu cukru.
    6. Polievku nalejte do misiek alebo tanierov. KaždĆŗ porciu ozdobte lyžičkou kyslej smotany a posypte čerstvou petržlenovou vňaÅ„ou.
    Timestamps
    00:34 Introduction
    02:30 About Silvester (New Year's Eve)
    06:02 Fun fact
    10:19 Slovak lesson
    17:33 Recipe for "kapustnica" in Slovak
    21:07 Recipe in English
    24:18 Final thoughts
    If 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
    Ā© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC
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    How to say ā€œI like to sing Christmas carolsā€œ in Slovak; How to ask ā€œDo you like to sing Christmas carols?ā€œ in Slovak; Why Do Slovaks Call Christmas "Vianoce"?; Slovak Traditional Christmas Song; S9E21

    24/12/2025 | 20 mins.
    Today's episode is about the origin of Slovak word for Christmas – Vianoce. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a traditional Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say ā€œDo you like to sing Christmas carols?ā€œ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Christmas song.
    Episode notes
    In today's episode, I’m talking about the origin of Slovak word for Christmas – Vianoce. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a traditional Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say ā€œDo you like to sing Christmas carols?ā€œ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Christmas song.
    Slovak lesson
    1.Ā  Ā  valasi (shepherds)
    2.Ā  Ā  salaÅ” (shepherds’ hut / chalet)
    3.    radosń (joy)
    4.Ā  Ā  zjavovat (to appear / to reveal)
    5.Ā  Ā  jasličky (manger)
    6.Ā  Ā  nebeskĆ­ duchovia (heavenly spirits)
    7.    slÔva (glory)
    8.Ā  Ā  pokoj (peace)
    9.Ā  Ā  vtĆ”Äkovia (little birds)
    10. prekrƔsne (beautifully)
    11. panenka / Panenka (the virgin / Virgin Mary)
    12. dieńatko (baby)
    13. VianočnĆ” koleda (Christmas carol)
    14. RĆ”d / Rada spievam vianočnĆ© koledy. (I like to sing Christmas carols.)
    15. Radi spievate vianočnĆ© koledy? (Do you like to sing Christmas carols?)
    Do hory, do lesa
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKdwalq9o_8
    1.
    Ā Do hory, do lesa valasi,
    Ā Äi horĆ­ v tom naÅ”om salaÅ”i.
     Radosń veľkÔ sa zjavuje
     a tento svet poteŔuje.
    Ā KrĆ”Äajte bratkovia, k jasličkĆ”m,
     aby ste zjavili vŔetko nÔm.
    Ā 
    Ā 2.
    Ā Počkajte nĆ”s, milĆ­ bratkovia,
    Ā nebeskĆ­ lietajĆŗ duchovia.
     SlÔva Bohu prespevujú,
    Ā pokoj ľuďom ohlasujĆŗ.
    Ā VtĆ”Äkovia prekrĆ”sne spievajĆŗ
    Ā a do Betlehema volajĆŗ.
    Ā 
    Ā 3.
     Zrodila Panenka Dieńa nÔm,
    Ā v jasličkĆ”ch vložený leží tam.
    Ā MesiÔŔa čaknĆ©ho
     Boha na svet vteleného,
    Ā poďme a vĆ­tajme vzneÅ”enĆ©
     Dieńatko, ležiace na sene.
    TRANSLATION
    1.
    Ā To the hills, to the forest, shepherds, go,
    Ā Is something burning in our hut below?
    Ā A wondrous joy is shining bright,
    Ā And filling all the world with light.
    Ā So hurry, brothers all, to the manger near,
    Ā That everything may be made clear.
    2.
    Ā Wait for us, dear brothers, don’t go yet,
    Ā Heavenly spirits in the sky have met.
    Ā They sing out glory to the Lord,
    Ā And peace to people they outpour.
    Ā The little birds are singing sweet and high,
    Ā Calling us to Bethlehem nearby.
    3.
    Ā A Maiden has borne a Child this night,
    Ā Laid in a manger, sleeping soft and light.
    Ā The long-awaited Messiah dear,
    Ā God in the flesh has now come near.
    Ā So let us go and greet with reverence mild
    Ā This noble, wondrous, Holy Child.
    Timestamps
    00;35 Introduction to the episode
    02:33 About the meaning of the word "Vianoce"
    09:47 Slovak lesson
    16:12 Slovak Christmas song lyrics
    17:43 Translation
    19:02 Final thoughtsĀ 

    If 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
    Ā© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC
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    How to ask ā€œDo you build gingerbread houses?ā€ in Slovak; Traditions of Gingerbread Houses; S9E20

    17/12/2025 | 20 mins.
    Today's episode is about traditions of gingerbread houses in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short essay. You will also learn how to ask ā€œDo you build gingerbread houses?ā€œ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short history of gingerbread houses.
    Episode notes
    In today's episode, I’m talking about transitions of gingerbread houses in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short essay. You will also learn how to ask ā€œDo you build gingerbread houses?ā€œ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short history of gingerbread houses.
    Slovak lesson
    1.Ā  Ā  medovnĆ­k (gingerbread cookie)
    2.Ā  Ā  domček (little house)
    3.Ā  Ā  poleva (icing)
    4.Ā  Ā  čipka (lace)
    5.    rozprÔvka (fairy tale)
    6.Ā  Ā  remeslo (craft)
    7.    vÓňa (scent, aroma)
    8.    zdobiń (to decorate)
    9.    stredoveký (medieval)
    10. fantƔzia (imagination)
    11. ozdoba (decoration)
    12. chalĆŗpka (little cottage house)
    13. medovnĆ­kovĆ” chalĆŗpka (gingerbread house)
    14. Staviate perníkové chalúpky? (Do you build gingerbread houses?)
    My short history of building gingerbread houses:
    MedovnĆ­kovĆ© domčeky sa stali jednou z najsladŔích vianočných tradĆ­ciĆ­. Ich história siaha do stredovekej Európy, kde sa medovnĆ­ky tvarovali do ozdobných kolĆ”Äikov a dĆ”vali ako darčeky. MyÅ”lienka stavaÅ„ celĆ© domčeky sa objavila po rozprĆ”vke o Jankovi a Marienke, ktorej pernĆ­kovĆ” chalĆŗpka inÅ”pirovala nemeckých pekĆ”rov vytvĆ”raÅ„ jedlĆ© domy.
    Keď sa tradĆ­cia rozŔírila po Európe a neskĆ“r do Ameriky, každĆ” krajina pridala vlastný Å”týl. Na Slovensku sa medovnĆ­ky zdobili jemnou bielou polevou pripomĆ­najĆŗcou čipku. Hoci medovnĆ­kovĆ© domčeky nepatrili medzi pĆ“vodnĆ© slovenskĆ© zvyky, postupne sa stali sĆŗÄasÅ„ou adventu, často zdobenĆ© folklórnymi vzormi a jednoduchým, milým dizajnom typickým pre miestne remeslo.
    Dnes sĆŗ medovnĆ­kovĆ© domčeky spojenĆ­m rozprĆ”vkovej fantĆ”zie, sladkej vĆ“ne a rodinnej zĆ”bavy. Či už vĆ”m strecha spadne alebo ostane rovnĆ”, radosÅ„ je v spoločnom tvorenĆ­ — a možno aj v ochutnĆ”vanĆ­ ozdĆ“b, keď sa nikto nepozerĆ”.
    Timestamps
    00:35 Introduction to the episode
    02:30 Traditions of gingerbread houses in Slovakia
    03:32 Fun fact
    15:00 Short history of building gingerbread houses in Slovak
    16:46 Translation of short history in English
    18:21 Final thoughts
    If 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
    Ā© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

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