Significado
The standard informal question to ask someone's name.
Contexto cultural
The transition from 'Vykanie' (formal) to 'Tykanie' (informal) is a big deal. Usually, the older person or the person of higher social status must propose it. Slovaks are very proud of their 'Meniny' (Name Days). If you know someone's name, you can look up their Name Day and wish them well. In formal introductions, it is common to state your title (Ing., Mgr., Dr.) along with your name, but never when using 'Ako sa voláš?'. Nicknames are very common. If a girl says her name is 'Katarína', her friends will likely call her 'Katka'.
The 'Sa' Rule
Always keep 'sa' in the second position. If you add 'Ahoj' at the start, 'sa' still stays right after 'Ako'.
Age Matters
If the person looks older than 30 and you are a student, use 'Ako sa voláte?' to be safe.
Significado
The standard informal question to ask someone's name.
The 'Sa' Rule
Always keep 'sa' in the second position. If you add 'Ahoj' at the start, 'sa' still stays right after 'Ako'.
Age Matters
If the person looks older than 30 and you are a student, use 'Ako sa voláte?' to be safe.
The Emphasis
If you want to ask 'And what is YOUR name?', say 'A ty sa ako voláš?'.
Handshakes
When exchanging names, a firm handshake and eye contact are expected in Slovakia.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Ako ___ voláš?
The verb 'volať sa' always requires the reflexive pronoun 'sa'.
Choose the correct informal form of the verb.
Ako sa _______?
'Voláš' is the 2nd person singular (informal 'you') form.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'Ako sa voláš?'
Informal forms are used for children and peers.
Complete the dialogue.
Peter: Ahoj! Ja som Peter. Zuzana: Čau, ja som Zuzana. Peter: Teší ma. A on? Ako ___ volá?
Even when asking about a third person ('he'), the reflexive 'sa' is required.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAko ___ voláš?
The verb 'volať sa' always requires the reflexive pronoun 'sa'.
Ako sa _______?
'Voláš' is the 2nd person singular (informal 'you') form.
To whom would you say 'Ako sa voláš?'
Informal forms are used for children and peers.
Peter: Ahoj! Ja som Peter. Zuzana: Čau, ja som Zuzana. Peter: Teší ma. A on? Ako ___ volá?
Even when asking about a third person ('he'), the reflexive 'sa' is required.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's very blunt and slightly rude. It's better to use the full phrase.
Yes, without 'sa', the verb 'volať' means 'to call (someone on the phone)' or 'to shout'.
Never use 'Ako sa voláš?'. Use 'Ako sa voláte?' or wait for them to introduce themselves.
The most common answer is 'Volám sa [Name]' or simply 'Ja som [Name]'.
In informal settings, just your first name is enough.
Always use the question mark in writing to indicate the rising intonation.
Slovak logic asks 'How do you call yourself?', not 'What is your name?'.
Only if your boss has explicitly told you 'Môžeme si tykať'.
Yes, it is standard Slovak used from Bratislava to Košice.
The plural is 'Ako sa voláte?', which is also the formal singular form.
Frases relacionadas
Ako sa voláte?
specialized formWhat is your name? (Formal)
Teší ma.
builds onPleased to meet you.
Aké máš meno?
similarWhat name do you have?
Ako ti hovoria?
slangWhat do they call you?
