Significado
Giving a warning.
Contexto cultural
In Slovak households, 'Daj si pozor' is often the last thing said before someone leaves. It's a sign of maternal or paternal affection. Mountain safety is a huge part of Slovak culture. You will see 'Pozor!' signs everywhere in the Tatras warning about bears or falling rocks. With the rise of internet banking, Slovak banks frequently send SMS alerts starting with 'Dajte si pozor na podvodné správy' (Watch out for fraudulent messages). Traditional stories often use this phrase when a hero is warned by a magical animal or a wise old man about a dragon or a trap.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to use 'na' if you are warning about something specific. 'Daj si pozor na [something]'.
Formal vs Informal
Never use 'Daj si pozor' with your boss unless you are very close. Use 'Dajte si pozor'.
Significado
Giving a warning.
The 'Na' Rule
Always remember to use 'na' if you are warning about something specific. 'Daj si pozor na [something]'.
Formal vs Informal
Never use 'Daj si pozor' with your boss unless you are very close. Use 'Dajte si pozor'.
Urgency
If a car is about to hit someone, don't say the whole phrase. Just scream 'POZOR!'
Caring
Saying 'Daj si pozor' to a Slovak friend shows you actually care about them. It's a warm gesture.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Daj ___ pozor na ten horúci hrniec!
The phrase 'dať si pozor' always requires the dative reflexive pronoun 'si'.
Choose the correct formal version of the phrase.
How do you tell an elderly person to be careful?
'Dajte' is the formal/plural imperative, and 'si' is required.
Match the warning to the situation.
Situation: You are at a train station with a friend and a train is arriving.
This is the most logical warning for a train station.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Idem na túru do Tatier. B: Dobre, ___ ___ ___!
When someone goes hiking, 'daj si pozor' is the most appropriate warning for safety.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Daj si pozor'
Physical
- • Ice
- • Cars
- • Stairs
Health
- • Hot food
- • Sickness
- • Allergies
Social
- • Scams
- • Secrets
- • Strangers
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDaj ___ pozor na ten horúci hrniec!
The phrase 'dať si pozor' always requires the dative reflexive pronoun 'si'.
How do you tell an elderly person to be careful?
'Dajte' is the formal/plural imperative, and 'si' is required.
Situation: You are at a train station with a friend and a train is arriving.
This is the most logical warning for a train station.
A: Idem na túru do Tatier. B: Dobre, ___ ___ ___!
When someone goes hiking, 'daj si pozor' is the most appropriate warning for safety.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, 'Pozor!' is the most common way to shout a warning in an emergency.
'Daj' is for a specific moment, 'Dávaj' is for a general or ongoing warning.
Only if you use the informal 'Daj' with someone you should be formal with.
Daj si pozor na medvede.
No, that is only in Russian. In Slovak, it only means 'attention' or 'warning'.
Usually, a teacher says 'Dávajte pozor' (Give attention) rather than 'Dajte si pozor'.
The Accusative case.
Yes, 'Bacha' is very common slang, especially among young people.
Yes, it means 'Watch out for me' (e.g., if you are dangerous or unpredictable).
Daj si pozor, aby si nespadol.
In this specific idiom for 'be careful', yes.
Yes, in the formal form 'Dajte si pozor' when giving professional advice.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Nerob si starosti' (Don't worry) is often used in contrast.
Yes, many Slovak pop and rap songs use it to talk about street life or relationships.
Frases relacionadas
dávaj si pozor
similarBe careful (ongoing)
maj sa na pozore
specialized formBe on your guard
pozor!
builds onAttention! / Watch out!
buď opatrný
synonymBe cautious
bacha
synonymWatch out (slang)
