Bedeutung
A formal way to say goodbye.
Kultureller Hintergrund
It is considered rude to leave a small shop or a doctor's waiting room without saying 'Dovidenia' to the staff or the people present. In business meetings, 'Dovidenia' is often accompanied by a firm handshake and direct eye contact. Students always say 'Dovidenia' to teachers, even in universities. Using 'Ahoj' would be a major sign of disrespect. In villages, you might say 'Dovidenia' even to people you don't know if you pass them on the street and they look like they are expecting a greeting.
The 'Pekný deň' Combo
Always pair 'Dovidenia' with 'Pekný deň' (Nice day) to sound like a native speaker.
Don't be too 'Ahoj'
When in doubt, use 'Dovidenia'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.
Bedeutung
A formal way to say goodbye.
The 'Pekný deň' Combo
Always pair 'Dovidenia' with 'Pekný deň' (Nice day) to sound like a native speaker.
Don't be too 'Ahoj'
When in doubt, use 'Dovidenia'. It's better to be too formal than too rude.
Eye Contact
Slovaks value eye contact when saying 'Dovidenia'. It shows sincerity.
Teste dich selbst
You are leaving a bank. Which goodbye should you use?
Odchádzate z banky. Čo poviete?
A bank is a formal environment, so 'Dovidenia' is the only appropriate choice.
Complete the formal goodbye for a phone call.
Keď telefonujete s lekárom, na konci poviete: '__________, pán doktor.'
'Dopočutia' is the specific formal goodbye for phone calls.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
Priraďte frázu k osobe:
Dovidenia is for strangers (cashier), Ahoj for friends, and Dovidenka is often used with children.
Complete the dialogue in a shop.
Predavač: 'Prajete si ešte niečo?' Zákazník: 'Nie, ďakujem. To je všetko.' Predavač: 'Nech sa páči, tu je výdavok.' Zákazník: 'Ďakujem. _________.'
The customer is leaving, so they should say goodbye.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenOdchádzate z banky. Čo poviete?
A bank is a formal environment, so 'Dovidenia' is the only appropriate choice.
Keď telefonujete s lekárom, na konci poviete: '__________, pán doktor.'
'Dopočutia' is the specific formal goodbye for phone calls.
Priraďte frázu k osobe:
Dovidenia is for strangers (cashier), Ahoj for friends, and Dovidenka is often used with children.
Predavač: 'Prajete si ešte niečo?' Zákazník: 'Nie, ďakujem. To je všetko.' Predavač: 'Nech sa páči, tu je výdavok.' Zákazník: 'Ďakujem. _________.'
The customer is leaving, so they should say goodbye.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIn modern Slovak, it is written as one word: 'Dovidenia'. However, you might see 'Do videnia' in older books.
Yes, it is the standard and expected way to say goodbye to a teacher.
'Dovidenia' is for when you see the person, 'Dopočutia' is for phone calls.
The Czech version is 'Na shledanou'. 'Dovidenia' is specifically Slovak.
Because the preposition 'do' requires the genitive case, and 'videnia' is the genitive of 'videnie'.
Yes, but 'Dobrú noc' (Good night) is better if you are going to sleep.
It is a bit 'cute', so it's mostly used with children or by women in casual but polite settings.
Always start with 'Dovidenia'. If they say 'Ahoj' to you, you can usually switch.
No, it actually implies you will see them again. 'Zbohom' is for 'forever'.
In Slovakia, it's much better to say the word. Waving alone can feel a bit dismissive in formal settings.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dopočutia
similarUntil hearing (Goodbye on the phone)
Dovidenka
specialized formBye-bye (cute/informal)
Zbohom
contrastFarewell / With God
Majte sa
builds onTake care / Have a good one
