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Today's episode is about answering some questions about the nobility in Upper Hungary. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in plural. You will also learn how to say “The wiser one will retreat. “in Slovak.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m answering some questions about the nobility in Upper Hungary. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in plural. You will also learn how to say “The wiser one will retreat. “in Slovak.
Slovak lesson
1.    (Musc. An.) Chlapci boli rýchlejší ako dievčatá. (The boys were faster than the girls.)
2.    (Musc. An.) Preteky vyhral najrýchlejší bežec. (The fastest runner won the race.)
3.    (Musc. Ina.) Nové vlaky sú rýchlejšie ako staré. (New trains are faster than old ones.)
4.    (Musc. Ina.) Japonsko má vraj narýchlejšie vlaky. (Japan is said to have the fastest trains.)
5.    Fem.) Jeho kamarátky sú staršie ako tvoje. (His female friends are older than yours.)
6.    (Fem.) Najstaršie ženy odišli domov. (The oldest women went home.)
7.    (Fem.) Staršie knihy sme dali do antikvariátu. (We put the older books in a second-hand bookshop.)
8.    (Fem.) Najstaršie knihy sme poslali do múzea. (We sent the oldest books to a museum.)
9.    (Neu.) Všetky múdrejšie dievčatá študovali medicínu. (All the smarter girls studied medicine.)
10. (Neu.) Najmúdrejšie dievčatá študovali kvantovú fyziku. (The smartest girls studied quantum physics.)
11. (Neu.) Niektoré zvieratá sú múdrejšie ako iné. (Some animals are smarter than others.)
12. (Neu.) Šimpanzy sú vraj najmúdrejšie zvieratá na svete. (Chimpanzees are said to be the smartest animals in the world.)
13. Múdrejší ustúpi. The wiser one will retreat/will step back. => Slovak proverb/saying. (Meaning: a person with foresight will not get drawn into an unnecessary conflict).
Zhrnutie: Čo si máme zapamätať
Šľachtici na území dnešného Slovenska boli súčasťou Uhorského kráľovstva. Hovorili viacerými jazykmi. Niektorí mali slovenské korene, iní maďarské či nemecké. Neboli len bojovníci, ale aj úradníci a vzdelanci. Ich identita bola iná než dnes. Najdôležitá pre nich bola vernosť kráľovi, rodine a pôde.
Summary: What to Remember
The nobles in what is now Slovakia were part of the Kingdom of Hungary. They spoke several languages. Some had Slovak roots, others Hungarian or German. They were not only warriors, but also officials and scholars. Their identity was different from today’s. The most important thing for them was loyalty to the king, family and land.
Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the lesson
02:25 Answering the questions about the nobility in Upper Hungary 
04:17 Fun fact 1
05:47 Fun fact 2
08:53 Slovak lesson
15:46 Sentences
19:27 Summary
21:02 Final thoughts
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Today's episode is about the nobility in Upper Hungary - present day Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the neuter gender and some new words from my story. You will also learn how to say “Silence is gold.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my story about a young nobleman in Slovak.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the nobility in Upper Hungary - present day Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the neuter gender and some new words from my story. You will also learn how to say “Silence is gold.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my story about a young nobleman in Slovak.
Slovak lesson
Sentences with the comparative form of adjectives in neuter:
1.    Naše dieťa je milšie ako susedovie. (Our child is nicer than our neighbor's.)
2.    Miško je najmilšie bábätko zo všetkých. (Miško is the nicest/sweetest baby of all.)
3.    Dnešné vysielanie bolo veselšie ako včera. (Today's broadcast was more joyful than yesterday's.)
4.    Doposiaľ to bolo najveselšíe popoludnie týždňa. (So far, it was the most joyful afternoon of the week.)
5.    Moje šteniatko je múdrejšie ako tvoje. (My puppy is smarter than yours.)
6.    To bolo najmúdrejšie rozhodnutie môjho života. (That was the wisest decision of my life.)
7.    Jeho auto je rýchlejšie ako tvoje. (His car is faster than yours.)
8.    Ferrari je najrýchlejšie auto na svete. (Ferrari is the fastest car in the world.)
Vocabulary
1.    zámožná rodina (wealthy noble family)
2.    obdivovať (to admire)
3.    prihodiť sa (to happen)
4.    posilniť (to strengthen)
5.    spojenectvo (alliance)
6.    nevesta (bride)
7.    všímať si (to notice)
8.    šepkať (to whisper)
9.    trhlina (crack)
10. riešenie (solution)
11. zásnuby (engagement)
12. mlčanie (silence)
13. Mlčanie je zlato. (Silence is gold.) => Slovak proverb from my story.
Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the lesson
02:34 About the nobility in Upper Hungary
05:28 Fun fact 1
08:12 Fun fact 2
11:03 Slovak lesson
15:35 Vocabulary
20:23 Story in Slovak
23:50 Translation of the story into English
26:54 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
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Today's episode is about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes. 
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes.
Slovak lesson
1.    Moja matka je mladšia ako tvoja. (My mother is younger than yours.)
2.    Moja sestra je najmladšia zo všetkých. (My sister is the youngest of all.)
3.    Dnešná porada bola dlhšia ako včera. (Today's meeting was longer than yesterday's.)
4.    To bola najdlhšia prednáška tohto semestra. (That was the longest lecture of this semester.)
5.    Náša lipa je vyššia ako susedova. (Our linden tree is taller than our neighbor's.)
6.    Lipa na konci ulice je najvyššia zo všetkých. (The linden tree at the end of the street is the tallest of all.)
7.    Mikaela Shiffrinova bola rýchlejšia ako Petra Vlhová. (Mikaela Shiffrin was faster than Petra Vlhová.)
8.    Ktorá lyžiarka je najrýchlejšia na svete? (Which female skier is the fastest in the world?)
9.    Naši olympionici sú naši hrdinovia. (Our Olympians are our heroes.)
Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the episode
02:31 Results from the 2026 Winter Olympics
09:13 Fun fact 1
14:14 Fun fact 2
15:01 Fun fact 3
15:53 Fun fact4
16:48 Slovak lesson
21:31 Practice some sentences
25:54 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
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Today's episode is about the history of winter sports in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the masculine gender. You will also learn how to ask “Who is the fastest in the world? “in Slovak.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of winter sports in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the masculine gender. You will also learn how to ask “Who is the fastest in the world? “in Slovak.
Slovak lesson
1.    Môj otec je starší ako tvoj. (My father is older than yours.)
2.    Môj dedo je najstarší zo všetkých. (My grandfather is the oldest of all.)
3.    Dnešný výklad bol dlhší ako včera. (Today's lecture was longer than yesterday's.)
4.    To bol najdlhší deň môjho života. (That was the longest day of my life.)
5.    Môj pes je múdrejší ako tvoj. (My dog is smarter than yours.)
6.    Šalamún bol najmúdrejší zo všetkých. (Solomon was the wisest of all.)
7.    Náš dom je vyšší ako susedov. (Our house is higher than our neighbors'.)
8.    On je najvyšší študent v triede. (He is the tallest student in the class.)
9.    Peter je rýchlejší ako Jaro. (Peter is faster than Jaro.)
10. Kto je najrýchlejší na svete? (Who is the fastest in the world?)
Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the episode
02:28 About the history of winter sports in Slovakia 
12:57 Slovak lesson
17:48 Practice sentences
25:52 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
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Today's episode is about Valentine celebrations of the nobility in 19th-century Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love blooms in every season.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about a Valentine ball dance.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Valentine celebrations of the nobility in 19th-century Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love blooms in every season.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about a Valentine ball dance.
Slovak lesson
1.    stretnúť sa (to meet)
2.    zdať sa (to seem)
3.    krúžiť (to circulate)
4.    viesť (to lead)
5.    šíriť sa (to spread)
6.    zmeniť (to change)
7.    zapôsobiť (to impress)
8.    spojiť (to connect)
9.    požiadať (to request)
10. tvrdiť (to assert)
11. trvať na niečom (to insist)
12. nechávať (to leave, to let)
13. kvitnúť (to bloom)
14. Slovak proverb: Láska kvitne v každom období. (Love blooms in every season.) 
Timestamps
00:37 Introduction to the episode
02:37 Valentine celebrations in the past
05:34 Fun fact
10:59 Slovak lesson
16:10 Valentine story in Slovak
18:39 Valentine story in English
20:54 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
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