Bedeutung
A brief period of rest.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'kávička' (little coffee) culture is the primary reason for a 'krátka pauza'. It's not just about caffeine; it's about social connection. Students have 'malá prestávka' (5-10 mins) and 'veľká prestávka' (15-20 mins). 'Krátka pauza' is often used interchangeably with the small break. Slovaks are avid hikers. A 'krátka pauza' on a trail often involves sharing a 'Horalka' wafer, a national snack icon. In modern Bratislava offices, 'krátka pauza' is often used to signal a 'bio-break' or a quick mental reset between back-to-back meetings.
Use the diminutive
If you want to sound like a local, say 'pauzička'. It makes you sound much more approachable.
Watch the case
Remember: 'Mám krátku pauzu'. Don't use the 'a' ending after 'mám'.
Bedeutung
A brief period of rest.
Use the diminutive
If you want to sound like a local, say 'pauzička'. It makes you sound much more approachable.
Watch the case
Remember: 'Mám krátku pauzu'. Don't use the 'a' ending after 'mám'.
The coffee connection
In Slovakia, a 'krátka pauza' is almost always synonymous with 'káva'. If you ask for a break, expect to be offered a coffee.
Socializing
Don't take your break alone! In Slovak culture, breaks are for chatting with colleagues.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'krátka pauza' in the accusative case.
Mám ________ (krátka pauza).
After 'mám', we use the accusative case for feminine nouns: -u ending.
Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest a break to a friend?
Choose the best option:
The diminutive 'pauzičku' is very natural and friendly in informal Slovak.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
This tests your knowledge of cases (Genitive, Accusative, Nominative).
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Už nevládzem pracovať. B: ________, poďme na čaj.
Suggesting a short break is the logical response to someone being tired of work.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Pauza vs. Prestávka
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMám ________ (krátka pauza).
After 'mám', we use the accusative case for feminine nouns: -u ending.
Choose the best option:
The diminutive 'pauzičku' is very natural and friendly in informal Slovak.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
This tests your knowledge of cases (Genitive, Accusative, Nominative).
A: Už nevládzem pracovať. B: ________, poďme na čaj.
Suggesting a short break is the logical response to someone being tired of work.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Usually between 5 and 15 minutes.
Yes, it is correct, but 'krátka' is more common for time.
The plural is 'krátke pauzy'.
No, use 'obedná prestávka' for lunch.
Yes, for a short timeout, but 'oddychový čas' is the official term.
You say 'Mám pauzu' or 'Som na pauze'.
Yes, 'Dajme si krátku pauzu' is perfect when watching a film.
A 'dlhá pauza' (long pause) or 'nepretržitá práca' (continuous work).
Yes, to describe a rest in the score.
Yes, often abbreviated as 'pauza' or 'pauzicka'.
No, it is generally positive or neutral.
Very similar, but 'prestávka' is usually more official/scheduled.
Say: 'Môžeme si dať krátku pauzu, prosím?'
Verwandte Redewendungen
prestávka
similara break (often scheduled)
oddych
synonymrest
voľno
similartime off
pauzička
specialized forma little break
pretržka
contrastinterruption
kávička
builds ona little coffee
