Bedeutung
Arriving exactly when expected.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Punctuality is seen as a sign of 'serióznosť' (reliability). Being late without a phone call or text is considered rude. The 'akademická štvrťhodinka' allows students and teachers a 15-minute buffer. If a professor isn't there after 15 minutes, students often leave. In business, 'načas' often means 5 minutes early. Arriving exactly at the start time is the bare minimum. In smaller villages, social time is more fluid. An invitation for 'around 4' means anytime between 4 and 5.
The 5-minute rule
In Slovakia, arriving 5 minutes before the agreed time is considered 'perfectly on time' for business.
Don't be too early
Arriving more than 15 minutes early for a private house visit can be awkward for the host.
Bedeutung
Arriving exactly when expected.
The 5-minute rule
In Slovakia, arriving 5 minutes before the agreed time is considered 'perfectly on time' for business.
Don't be too early
Arriving more than 15 minutes early for a private house visit can be awkward for the host.
Use 'stíham'
If you are running to a meeting and want to say you'll be on time, text: 'Stíham načas!'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prísť' or 'chodiť' with 'načas'.
Peter je veľmi spoľahlivý, vždy ________ načas.
Since the sentence says 'vždy' (always), we need the imperfective verb 'chodiť' to show a habit.
Which sentence is correct for a job interview at 9:00?
The interview is at 9:00. You arrive at 9:00.
'Načas' means exactly at the scheduled time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prepáč, že meškám. B: To je v poriadku, ale nabudúce skús ________.
The speaker is asking the other person to be punctual next time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: The train is scheduled for 14:30 and it arrives at 14:30.
Arriving exactly at the scheduled time is 'prísť načas'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Načas vs. Včas
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPeter je veľmi spoľahlivý, vždy ________ načas.
Since the sentence says 'vždy' (always), we need the imperfective verb 'chodiť' to show a habit.
The interview is at 9:00. You arrive at 9:00.
'Načas' means exactly at the scheduled time.
A: Prepáč, že meškám. B: To je v poriadku, ale nabudúce skús ________.
The speaker is asking the other person to be punctual next time.
Situation: The train is scheduled for 14:30 and it arrives at 14:30.
Arriving exactly at the scheduled time is 'prísť načas'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a business meeting to a chat with a friend.
'Načas' is exactly at the time. 'Včas' is early enough to do something.
It's better to say 'prísť načas' or 'byť dochvíľny'. 'Byť načas' is an anglicism.
You say 'Meškám' or 'Prídem neskoro'.
As an adverb meaning 'on time', it is written as one word: 'načas'.
In social settings, it's usually okay if you apologize. In professional settings, it's looked down upon.
No, 'načas' is an adverb and stays the same. Only the verb 'prísť' changes.
You can say 'stíhať to na sekundu' (to make it to the second).
Chodíš zvyčajne načas?
Yes, 'odovzdať prácu načas' means to submit work on time.
Verwandte Redewendungen
prísť včas
similarto arrive early enough
meškať
contrastto be late
byť dochvíľny
synonymto be punctual
stihnúť to
builds onto make it/to manage to arrive
presne načas
specialized formexactly on time
