Bedeutung
Participating in the sport.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Football is the national sport. Village matches are social events where beer and 'klobása' (sausage) are essential components. There is a strong rivalry between local clubs (e.g., Slovan Bratislava vs. Spartak Trnava), often called the 'Traditional Derby'. Many Slovak children dream of being the next Marek Hamšík, known for his iconic mohawk and career in Italy. Corporate 'teambuildings' in Slovakia often involve a friendly football match between departments.
The 'Si' Trick
Add 'si' (zahrať si) to sound more like a native when inviting friends for a casual game.
No 'Robiť'!
Never say 'robím futbal'. It's the most obvious sign of an English-speaking beginner.
Bedeutung
Participating in the sport.
The 'Si' Trick
Add 'si' (zahrať si) to sound more like a native when inviting friends for a casual game.
No 'Robiť'!
Never say 'robím futbal'. It's the most obvious sign of an English-speaking beginner.
Master the 'H'
The Slovak 'h' is deeper than the English 'h'. Practice by fogging up a mirror.
The Third Half
If you play, be prepared to stay for a drink after. It's part of the 'hrať futbal' experience.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hrať'.
Môj brat ______ futbal každý utorok.
'Môj brat' is 3rd person singular (on), so the correct form is 'hrá'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Slovak sentence:
Ball sports use 'hrať' without prepositions or reflexive pronouns.
Complete the dialogue.
Peter: 'Čo robíš v sobotu?' Marek: '________ futbal s kamarátmi.'
The question asks about future plans (Saturday), so the future tense is most appropriate.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to invite a friend for a casual game.
'Zahrať si' is the perfective/casual form used for invitations.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Hrať vs. Robiť
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMôj brat ______ futbal každý utorok.
'Môj brat' is 3rd person singular (on), so the correct form is 'hrá'.
Select the natural Slovak sentence:
Ball sports use 'hrať' without prepositions or reflexive pronouns.
Peter: 'Čo robíš v sobotu?' Marek: '________ futbal s kamarátmi.'
The question asks about future plans (Saturday), so the future tense is most appropriate.
You want to invite a friend for a casual game.
'Zahrať si' is the perfective/casual form used for invitations.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, but you must say 'hrať americký futbal' to avoid confusion.
It is masculine inanimate.
Rád hrám futbal.
Hral (masculine), hrala (feminine), hrali (plural).
No, just 'hrať' + 'futbal'.
Yes, it's common, though 'hrám FIFU' is more precise.
'Hrať' is continuous/habitual, 'zahrať' is a completed action or a specific instance.
Yes, along with ice hockey (hokej).
Idem hrať futbal.
A football player.
Absolutely. 'Hrám futbal' is used by everyone.
Sometimes 'fofbal' or just 'kopať'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
dať gól
builds onto score a goal
futbalové ihrisko
similarfootball pitch
fandiť
contrastto cheer/root for
trénovať
builds onto practice/train
pískať
specialized formto referee (literally: to whistle)
