Bedeutung
Buying groceries or goods.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovaks often shop at local 'Potraviny' (small grocery stores) for daily items like fresh bread, but 'urobiť nákup' usually refers to a trip to a larger supermarket. The concept of 'Akcia' (sale) is huge. People often check flyers before deciding where to 'urobiť nákup'. In cities like Bratislava, many people now 'urobiť nákup' via apps like Wolt or Tesco Online, especially younger generations. In villages, the 'rozhlas' (village loudspeaker) might announce when a mobile shop arrives, and people go to 'urobiť nákup' right on the street.
The 'U' factor
Remember that the 'u-' in 'urobiť' is like a checkmark. It means the job is DONE.
Singular vs Plural
Stick to the singular 'nákup' for groceries. Using the plural makes you sound like a shopaholic!
Bedeutung
Buying groceries or goods.
The 'U' factor
Remember that the 'u-' in 'urobiť' is like a checkmark. It means the job is DONE.
Singular vs Plural
Stick to the singular 'nákup' for groceries. Using the plural makes you sound like a shopaholic!
The 'Ísť' combo
Combine it with 'idem' (I go) for the most natural way to announce you're leaving for the store: 'Idem urobiť nákup.'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'urobiť' in the future tense.
Ja zajtra _______ nákup.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct future tense form is 'urobím'.
Which sentence is the most natural for saying you finished the shopping?
How do you say 'I did the shopping' (masculine)?
'Urobil som' is the past tense perfective, indicating the task is finished.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the core phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Chladnička je prázdna. B: Máš pravdu. Musím ________.
'urobiť nákup' is the most natural way to express the need to go get groceries.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Robiť vs Urobiť
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJa zajtra _______ nákup.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct future tense form is 'urobím'.
How do you say 'I did the shopping' (masculine)?
'Urobil som' is the past tense perfective, indicating the task is finished.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common variations of the core phrase.
A: Chladnička je prázdna. B: Máš pravdu. Musím ________.
'urobiť nákup' is the most natural way to express the need to go get groceries.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it sounds like you are currently in the middle of it or you do it habitually. 'Urobiť' is better for a specific trip.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend.
It's the 'big shop,' usually done once a week to stock up on everything.
No, Slovak doesn't have articles. Just say 'urobiť nákup'.
It's possible, but 'ísť na nákupy' (plural) is much more common for clothes.
Use 'Robím nákup online' or 'Urobím nákup cez internet'.
It is masculine inanimate.
Then it's better to say 'Kúpim [item]' (e.g., Kúpim mlieko). 'Urobiť nákup' implies a few items.
Yes, it is standard Slovak used from Bratislava to Košice.
Yes, for supplies or inventory, it is perfectly fine.
Verwandte Redewendungen
nakúpiť
synonymTo buy up / to shop
ísť na nákup
similarTo go for a shop
nákupný zoznam
builds onShopping list
nákupný košík
builds onShopping basket/cart
vybaviť nákup
specialized formTo settle the shopping
