Bedeutung
Used to express strong agreement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Slovak households, 'samozrejmosť' is linked to the tradition of offering guests bread and salt (historically) or today, a drink and snacks immediately upon arrival. To not do so would be 'nesamozrejmé' (unnatural/impolite). There is a shared linguistic logic across the former Austro-Hungarian empire where 'of course' is tied to 'clarity' or 'nature' (German: Natürlich, Hungarian: Természetesen). In Slovak business, saying 'samozrejme' to a client's request is a way to build trust and show that your company is reliable and the request is standard. Younger Slovaks often use English 'Of course' or 'Sure' in text messages, but 'samozrejme' remains the dominant form for spoken agreement even in trendy circles.
The 'Že' Trick
If you want to sound like a native, always add 'že' when you follow 'samozrejme' with a verb. 'Samozrejme, že idem!'
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your intonation. A flat 'samozrejme' can sound like 'duh' or 'obviously' in an annoying way.
Bedeutung
Used to express strong agreement.
The 'Že' Trick
If you want to sound like a native, always add 'že' when you follow 'samozrejme' with a verb. 'Samozrejme, že idem!'
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your intonation. A flat 'samozrejme' can sound like 'duh' or 'obviously' in an annoying way.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct Slovak word for 'Of course'.
A: Prídeš na moju oslavu? B: ________, veľmi rád!
The context 'veľmi rád' (very gladly) indicates a strong positive agreement.
Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural?
Choose the best option:
In Slovak, a comma is required before the conjunction 'že'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Čašník: 'Chcete k účtu aj bloček?' Zákazník: '________.'
When a waiter asks if you want a receipt, 'Samozrejme, prosím' is the most polite and standard response.
Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.
Match 'Jasnačka' and 'Samozrejme'.
'Jasnačka' is a playful, very informal variation used among friends.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Ways to Agree in Slovak
Formal
- • Isteže
- • Pravdaže
Neutral
- • Samozrejme
- • Áno
Informal
- • Jasne
- • Jasnačka
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenA: Prídeš na moju oslavu? B: ________, veľmi rád!
The context 'veľmi rád' (very gladly) indicates a strong positive agreement.
Choose the best option:
In Slovak, a comma is required before the conjunction 'že'.
Čašník: 'Chcete k účtu aj bloček?' Zákazník: '________.'
When a waiter asks if you want a receipt, 'Samozrejme, prosím' is the most polite and standard response.
Match 'Jasnačka' and 'Samozrejme'.
'Jasnačka' is a playful, very informal variation used among friends.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is perfectly neutral. However, 'jasne' is more common in very casual settings.
No. For 'You're welcome', use 'Prosím' or 'Niet za čo'.
Yes, it is always written as one word: samozrejme.
'Isteže' is more emphatic, like 'most certainly'. 'Samozrejme' is more like 'naturally'.
Yes, but it's less common. Usually, it's at the beginning or used alone.
No, it is an adverb/particle and never changes its form.
Young people sometimes say 'jasnačka', but there is no standard short version of 'samozrejme'.
Yes, but it's better to say 'Samozrejme, že nie' (Of course not).
Yes, the Czech version is 'samozřejmě', which is very similar.
It comes from the root 'zrejme' (evidently). The 'j' is part of that root.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Isteže
synonymCertainly / Surely
Pravdaže
synonymOf course / To be sure
Jasne
informalClear / Sure
Bezpochyby
specialized formWithout a doubt
