Bedeutung
The primary part of a meal.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Menu dňa' (Daily Menu) is a cultural institution. Between 11:00 and 14:00, almost every restaurant offers a set price for a soup and a main course. The influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire means that 'hlavné jedlo' often consists of meat, gravy, and a starch (potatoes/dumplings), similar to Czech and Austrian habits. In traditional rural settings, the main course was often served in one large bowl for the whole family to share, though this is now rare. There is a growing trend of 'hlavné jedlo' being a salad or a vegetarian option, moving away from the traditional meat-heavy diet.
The 'é' matters
Don't forget the long mark on 'hlavné'. If you say 'hlavne' (short e), it means 'mainly' or 'especially', which changes the meaning entirely!
Soup is non-negotiable
In Slovakia, if you order a 'hlavné jedlo' without a soup first, you might get a surprised look from older locals.
Bedeutung
The primary part of a meal.
The 'é' matters
Don't forget the long mark on 'hlavné'. If you say 'hlavne' (short e), it means 'mainly' or 'especially', which changes the meaning entirely!
Soup is non-negotiable
In Slovakia, if you order a 'hlavné jedlo' without a soup first, you might get a surprised look from older locals.
Ordering like a pro
Use the preposition 'ako' (as) when ordering: 'Ako hlavné jedlo si prosím...' It sounds much more natural than just saying the name of the dish.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'hlavné'.
Dnes máme na ______ jedlo pečené kura.
The noun 'jedlo' is neuter, so the adjective must be 'hlavné'.
Which of these is a 'hlavné jedlo'?
Vyberte hlavné jedlo:
Schnitzel (rezeň) is a classic main course, while the others are soup, dessert, and drink.
Complete the restaurant dialogue.
Čašník: 'Čo si prosíte?' Zákazník: 'Ako ______ ______ si dám guláš.'
When ordering a substantial dish like goulash, 'hlavné jedlo' is the appropriate term.
Match the Slovak terms with their English equivalents.
Match the courses:
These are the standard four courses of a formal Slovak meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Slovak Meal Structure
Courses
- • Predjedlo (Starter)
- • Polievka (Soup)
- • Hlavné jedlo (Main)
- • Dezert (Dessert)
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDnes máme na ______ jedlo pečené kura.
The noun 'jedlo' is neuter, so the adjective must be 'hlavné'.
Vyberte hlavné jedlo:
Schnitzel (rezeň) is a classic main course, while the others are soup, dessert, and drink.
Čašník: 'Čo si prosíte?' Zákazník: 'Ako ______ ______ si dám guláš.'
When ordering a substantial dish like goulash, 'hlavné jedlo' is the appropriate term.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard four courses of a formal Slovak meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenUsually no, but some sweet dishes like 'parené buchty' can serve as a main course in Slovakia, especially on Fridays.
'Jedlo' is more common and refers to the food itself. 'Chod' refers to the sequence in a multi-course meal.
Yes, in a restaurant setting, pizza is listed and treated as a main course.
You can say: 'Som plný z hlavného jedla.'
In a restaurant, yes, to specify you are ready for the big plate. At home, you can just say 'jedlo'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
hlavný chod
synonymMain course
predjedlo
contrastAppetizer
príloha
builds onSide dish
dezert
contrastDessert
