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Kľud

Calm down / Quiet

Significado

Used to tell someone to relax.

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Contexto cultural

The 'Pohoda' lifestyle is a major cultural touchstone. 'Kľud' is the foundation of this. It's not about being lazy, but about not letting external stress ruin your inner peace. Slovaks and Czechs share this word (Czech: 'klid'). However, Czechs use it even more frequently as a filler word. Slovaks might find the Czech 'v klidu' slightly more 'cool' or 'Prague-style'. In the capital, 'Kľud' is often paired with English loanwords. You might hear 'Kľud, be cool'. In villages, 'kľud' often refers to the literal silence of nature. If you disturb the 'kľud' of a neighbor, it's a serious social offense.

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The Diminutive Power

Use 'Klídek' if you want to sound extra relaxed. It's the ultimate 'no worries' word.

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Don't over-use

Saying 'Kľud' too many times in an argument can make you sound condescending.

Significado

Used to tell someone to relax.

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The Diminutive Power

Use 'Klídek' if you want to sound extra relaxed. It's the ultimate 'no worries' word.

⚠️

Don't over-use

Saying 'Kľud' too many times in an argument can make you sound condescending.

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The 'Holy' Peace

Use 'Svätý kľud' to express deep gratitude for a moment of silence.

Ponte a prueba

Which word is most appropriate when a friend is panicking about a lost key?

Tvoj kamarát kričí: 'Stratil som kľúče!' Čo povieš?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Kľud' is the best way to tell a friend to relax. 'Ticho' is too mean.

Complete the common phrase for 'Leave me alone'.

Daj mi ____!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: kľud

The phrase is 'Daj mi kľud'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

1. Svätý kľud. 2. Kľud, brácho. 3. Daj sa do kľudu.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

'Svätý kľud' is about the feeling of peace. 'Brácho' is slang for a friend. 'Daj sa do...' is a process.

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Ayudas visuales

When to say Kľud

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Situations

  • Traffic
  • Gaming
  • Arguments
  • Studying

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Which word is most appropriate when a friend is panicking about a lost key? Choose A1

Tvoj kamarát kričí: 'Stratil som kľúče!' Čo povieš?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Kľud' is the best way to tell a friend to relax. 'Ticho' is too mean.

Complete the common phrase for 'Leave me alone'. Fill Blank A2

Daj mi ____!

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: kľud

The phrase is 'Daj mi kľud'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Svätý kľud. 2. Kľud, brácho. 3. Daj sa do kľudu.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

'Svätý kľud' is about the feeling of peace. 'Brácho' is slang for a friend. 'Daj sa do...' is a process.

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Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

It is a real word found in dictionaries, but its use as a one-word command is colloquial/slang.

No, that would be very disrespectful. Use 'Prepáčte' if you need them to wait.

'Kľud' is informal and often refers to a temporary state. 'Pokoj' is formal and can refer to a deep, spiritual peace.

You can still just say 'Kľud!', or more formally 'Upokojte sa'.

Frases relacionadas

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Pokoj

synonym

Peace, quiet (standard)

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Pohoda

similar

Well-being, chill vibes

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Ticho

similar

Silence

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Nerieš

builds on

Don't deal with it / Don't worry

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Klídek

specialized form

Little peace / No worries

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