Significado
Moving at a low speed.
Contexto cultural
Slovaks value 'precíznosť' (precision) in crafts. A 'pomalý pohyb' of a woodcarver or a lace-maker is seen as a sign of mastery and patience. The concept of 'Slow Food' has gained traction in Slovakia, emphasizing the 'pomalý pohyb' of ingredients from farm to table, contrasting with fast-food culture. Slovak directors like Juraj Jakubisko often used slow motion to blend reality with folklore and dreams, a style known as 'Slovak Fellini'. In the High Tatras, hikers are often warned that a 'pomalý pohyb' is safer than rushing, especially in rocky terrain or during sudden weather changes.
The Adjective Test
If you can ask 'Aký?' (What kind of?), use 'pomalý'. If you ask 'Ako?' (How?), use 'pomaly'.
Devoicing
Remember that 'pohyb' sounds like 'pohyp' at the end of a sentence. Don't let the 'b' confuse you!
Significado
Moving at a low speed.
The Adjective Test
If you can ask 'Aký?' (What kind of?), use 'pomalý'. If you ask 'Ako?' (How?), use 'pomaly'.
Devoicing
Remember that 'pohyb' sounds like 'pohyp' at the end of a sentence. Don't let the 'b' confuse you!
Cinematic context
When talking about YouTube, use 'spomalené video' for a better natural flow than 'pomalý pohyb'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'pomalý'.
Slimák robí ______ pohyb.
'Pohyb' is a masculine noun, so we need the masculine adjective 'pomalý'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I see a slow movement'?
In the accusative case for masculine inanimate nouns, the form remains the same as the nominative.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English context.
Context matching
1-Traffic, 2-Cinema, 3-Yoga
Complete the dialogue.
Tréner: 'Nezabudni, pri tomto cviku je dôležitý ______.'
In weightlifting or exercise, a slow movement is often emphasized for technique.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSlimák robí ______ pohyb.
'Pohyb' is a masculine noun, so we need the masculine adjective 'pomalý'.
How do you say 'I see a slow movement'?
In the accusative case for masculine inanimate nouns, the form remains the same as the nominative.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
1-Traffic, 2-Cinema, 3-Yoga
Tréner: 'Nezabudni, pri tomto cviku je dôležitý ______.'
In weightlifting or exercise, a slow movement is often emphasized for technique.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, it only describes physical movement. For a slow person, use 'pomalý človek'.
The plural is 'pomalé pohyby'.
Yes, it is very common in physics and biology to describe low-velocity phenomena.
Yes, but it can also mean 'exercise' or 'physical activity' in a general sense.
Frases relacionadas
pomalé tempo
synonymslow pace
spomalený záber
specialized formslow-motion shot
vláčny pohyb
similarsupple/fluid movement
rýchly pohyb
contrastfast movement
zastavený pohyb
builds onfrozen motion
