Significado
Giving directional instructions.
Contexto cultural
When giving directions, Slovaks often use the 'vykanie' (formal) form even if the person looks younger, out of general civic politeness. In the capital, people are more used to GPS-style directions, but landmarks like 'UFO bridge' or 'Kamenné námestie' are still preferred over street names. In villages, 'doprava' might be replaced by 'k potoku' (to the creek) or 'k obchodu' (to the shop). Directions are very visual. Slovak drivers are strict about the 'right of way'. Turning right usually means you must yield to pedestrians crossing the side street.
The 'Do' Rule
Remember that 'do' means 'to'. So 'do-prava' is 'to-right'.
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'Odbočte' with drivers you don't know to avoid sounding rude.
Significado
Giving directional instructions.
The 'Do' Rule
Remember that 'do' means 'to'. So 'do-prava' is 'to-right'.
Formal vs Informal
Always use 'Odbočte' with drivers you don't know to avoid sounding rude.
Street Names
When adding a street name, use 'na' + Accusative: 'Odbočte doprava na Obchodnú ulicu'.
Hand Gestures
Slovaks often point while saying this; it's helpful to mirror the gesture for clarity.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal instruction.
Na križovatke ________ doprava.
The formal imperative for 'vy' (you plural/formal) is 'odbočte'.
Which sentence is used for movement?
How do you tell a driver to turn right?
'Doprava' is the adverb used for directional movement.
Complete the taxi dialogue.
Passenger: 'Prosím, na konci tejto ulice...'
The passenger is giving a directional command to the driver.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are walking with a friend and want to turn right.
With a friend, you use the informal 'odboč'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNa križovatke ________ doprava.
The formal imperative for 'vy' (you plural/formal) is 'odbočte'.
How do you tell a driver to turn right?
'Doprava' is the adverb used for directional movement.
Passenger: 'Prosím, na konci tejto ulice...'
The passenger is giving a directional command to the driver.
You are walking with a friend and want to turn right.
With a friend, you use the informal 'odboč'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it uses the 'vy' form, making it appropriate for strangers and professional settings.
Yes, 'zahnite' is a very common synonym that means the same thing.
'Doprava' is for movement (Turn right), 'vpravo' is for location (It is on the right).
Use the informal 'Odboč doprava'.
Yes, as a noun it means 'traffic' or 'transport', but as an adverb it means 'to the right'.
No, 'doprava' is an adverb and stands alone.
Odbočte doprava na svetelnej križovatke.
It is short. Slovak distinguishes vowel length, but this 'o' is short.
Absolutely, it is used for both driving and walking.
Odbočte doľava (Turn left).
Frases relacionadas
Odbočte doľava
contrastTurn left
Choďte rovno
similarGo straight
Zahnite doprava
synonymTurn right
Držte sa vpravo
builds onKeep to the right
Otočte sa
similarTurn around / U-turn
