Significado
Ordering a coffee
Contexto cultural
When you order a coffee in a Slovak café, it is almost always served with a small glass of plain water. This is to cleanse the palate and stay hydrated. The city has a strong 'Kaviareň' culture. People spend hours sitting with one coffee, reading or talking. It is not considered rude to stay long. The 'Viedenská káva' (Viennese coffee) is popular in Slovakia. It is a long coffee topped with a tall head of whipped cream, served in a glass. In smaller towns, 'Turecká káva' (grounds in the cup) is still the default. If you want an espresso, you should specify 'presso'.
The 'U' Rule
Most feminine things you order (káva, pizza, voda, zmrzlina) will end in -u.
Water is free
Don't be surprised if you get water you didn't order. It's free and standard.
Significado
Ordering a coffee
The 'U' Rule
Most feminine things you order (káva, pizza, voda, zmrzlina) will end in -u.
Water is free
Don't be surprised if you get water you didn't order. It's free and standard.
Be specific
If you want a standard espresso, say 'Jedno presso, prosím' to avoid confusion.
Don't forget 'Prosím'
Ordering without 'prosím' can sound very demanding in Slovak culture.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the phrase with the correct form of 'one' and 'coffee'.
Dobrý deň, ______ ______ (one coffee), prosím.
You need the feminine accusative form for both words.
Which of these is the most natural way to order a coffee in a Slovak café?
How do you say 'One coffee, please'?
This is the standard, polite, and grammatically correct way.
Match the Slovak words to their English meanings.
Match the pairs:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Čašník: 'Čo si dáte?' Ty: '______ ______ ______.'
The waiter is asking what you will have, so you should respond with your order.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Common Coffee Types in Slovakia
Standard
- • Espresso
- • Lungo
- • Cappuccino
Local
- • Viedenská káva
- • Turecká káva
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDobrý deň, ______ ______ (one coffee), prosím.
You need the feminine accusative form for both words.
How do you say 'One coffee, please'?
This is the standard, polite, and grammatically correct way.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Čašník: 'Čo si dáte?' Ty: '______ ______ ______.'
The waiter is asking what you will have, so you should respond with your order.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, in a very casual setting, but adding 'prosím' is much better.
Say 'Dve kávy, prosím'. The grammar changes for plural!
Usually no. In Slovakia, you pay after you finish, at the table or the counter.
Say 'Jednu kávu s mliekom, prosím'.
It's just a 'cute' version. It means the same thing but sounds friendlier.
It's coffee grounds with hot water poured over them. Very common in homes.
Say 'Účet, prosím' or 'Zaplatím, prosím'.
Yes, but tea is masculine: 'Jeden čaj, prosím'.
Always 'Jednu kávu' when ordering.
Yes, sugar is usually provided on the side.
Frases relacionadas
Jednu vodu, prosím
similarOne water, please
Účet, prosím
builds onThe bill, please
Dobrú chuť
similarEnjoy your meal
Na zdravie
contrastCheers / To health
