Bedeutung
A polite greeting when meeting someone you know.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Handshaking is very common when saying this phrase. Men should wait for a woman to offer her hand first in formal settings. The transition from 'vás' to 'ťa' (tykanie) is a significant social milestone and usually involves a ritual called 'bruderschaft' or a simple agreement. There is a high value placed on 'tituly' (titles). When saying 'Rád vás vidím', it's often followed by the person's title (e.g., pán inžinier). Punctuality is respected. Saying 'Rád vás vidím' exactly at the start of a meeting shows you are both friendly and professional.
The Gender Rule
Always check your own gender before speaking. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Don't skip the 'vás'
Saying just 'Rád vidím' is grammatically incomplete and sounds like you are a robot.
Bedeutung
A polite greeting when meeting someone you know.
The Gender Rule
Always check your own gender before speaking. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Don't skip the 'vás'
Saying just 'Rád vidím' is grammatically incomplete and sounds like you are a robot.
Add 'veľmi'
Adding 'veľmi' (very) makes you sound much more sincere and fluent.
Eye Contact
In Slovakia, look the person in the eye when saying this to show you are 'úprimný' (sincere).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'Rád' based on the speaker's gender (Male).
Dobrý deň, pán Kováč, _______ vás vidím.
Since the speaker is male, the correct form is 'Rád'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for greeting your boss?
Greeting your boss:
'Vás' is the formal pronoun used for superiors and professionals.
Complete the dialogue between two female colleagues.
Anna: 'Ahoj Jana! ____ vás vidím.' Jana: 'Aj ja vás!'
Anna is female, so she must use 'Rada'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are a woman meeting your old professor.
Female speaker (Rada) + Formal context (vás).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Informal
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDobrý deň, pán Kováč, _______ vás vidím.
Since the speaker is male, the correct form is 'Rád'.
Greeting your boss:
'Vás' is the formal pronoun used for superiors and professionals.
Anna: 'Ahoj Jana! ____ vás vidím.' Jana: 'Aj ja vás!'
Anna is female, so she must use 'Rada'.
Situation: You are a woman meeting your old professor.
Female speaker (Rada) + Formal context (vás).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenNo, 'Rád vás vidím' implies you have seen them before. Use 'Teší ma' for new acquaintances.
You say 'Rada vás vidím'. The gender of the person you are talking to doesn't matter for the word 'Rada'.
Yes, it is a very polite way to start an email to someone you have a good relationship with.
You say 'Radi vás vidíme'.
Use the past tense: 'Rád som vás videl' (male) or 'Rada som vás videla' (female).
In letters and formal emails, 'Vás' is capitalized to show respect. In subtitles or casual text, it is lowercase.
Only if you use 'vykanie' with them (which is rare nowadays). Otherwise, use 'Rád ťa vidím'.
They mean the same thing, but 'Rád vás vidím' is more idiomatic and common as a quick greeting.
It can mean both! Context tells you which one it is.
Yes, it is standard Slovak and understood everywhere from Bratislava to Košice.
Usually you would use 'ťa' for a child: 'Rád ťa vidím'.
If you are a non-binary speaker, you might use 'Rád/Rada' based on your preference, or use the full sentence 'Teší ma, že vás vidím' to avoid the gendered adjective.
Not at all, it's perfect for a professional workplace where people use 'vykanie'.
The most common response is: 'Aj ja vás rád vidím' (I am also glad to see you).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Teší ma.
similarPleased to meet you.
Rád ťa vidím.
informalGlad to see you (informal).
Vitajte!
builds onWelcome!
Rád som vás spoznal.
specialized formI was glad to get to know you.
