Significado
Asking for medical assistance.
Contexto cultural
In Slovakia, you don't usually go to a specialist directly. You need a 'výmenný lístok' from your general practitioner. Addressing a doctor by their title 'Pán doktor' or 'Pani doktorka' is a sign of respect and is expected. The emergency number 155 is specifically for medical help, while 112 is the general European emergency number. Pharmacies (lekáreň) are marked with a green cross. If you need a doctor after hours, look for 'Lekárska pohotovosť'.
Add 'Prosím'
Always add 'prosím' (please) unless it's a life-or-death emergency to sound more polite.
Accusative Case
Don't forget the '-a' at the end of 'lekára'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Significado
Asking for medical assistance.
Add 'Prosím'
Always add 'prosím' (please) unless it's a life-or-death emergency to sound more polite.
Accusative Case
Don't forget the '-a' at the end of 'lekára'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Use 'Doktor'
In casual conversation, 'doktor' is very common and slightly easier to pronounce than 'lekár'.
Titles Matter
When the doctor arrives, address them as 'Pán doktor' or 'Pani doktorka'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the word 'lekár'.
Prepáčte, nie je mi dobre. Potrebujem ______.
The verb 'potrebujem' requires the accusative case. For 'lekár', the accusative is 'lekára'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask for a doctor in an emergency?
You see someone fall on the street. What do you shout?
'Potrebujem lekára!' is the standard, urgent way to express a need for medical help.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all essential medical-related 'potrebujem' phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
Recepčná: Dobrý deň, ako vám môžem pomôcť? Turista: Dobrý deň, môj syn má horúčku. ________ lekára.
The tourist is expressing a need for a doctor for their son.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Lekár vs. Lekáreň
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPrepáčte, nie je mi dobre. Potrebujem ______.
The verb 'potrebujem' requires the accusative case. For 'lekár', the accusative is 'lekára'.
You see someone fall on the street. What do you shout?
'Potrebujem lekára!' is the standard, urgent way to express a need for medical help.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all essential medical-related 'potrebujem' phrases.
Recepčná: Dobrý deň, ako vám môžem pomôcť? Turista: Dobrý deň, môj syn má horúčku. ________ lekára.
The tourist is expressing a need for a doctor for their son.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is neutral. Adding 'prosím' makes it more polite, but in a medical context, being direct is acceptable.
No, it must be 'Potrebujem doktora' because of the accusative case.
'Lekár' is the official professional term. 'Doktor' is more colloquial and also refers to the academic title.
You say 'Potrebujem lekárku'.
Say 'Potrebujem zubára'.
In state facilities, if you have European insurance (EHIC), it's usually covered, but you might pay a small fee for the emergency visit.
No, for a vet you would say 'Potrebujem veterinára'.
Yes, it's a general term, but you can be specific: 'Potrebujem chirurga'.
Say 'Nepotrebujem lekára'.
Dial 155 for medical emergencies or 112 for general emergencies.
Frases relacionadas
Zavolajte sanitku
similarCall an ambulance
Nie je mi dobre
builds onI don't feel well
Kde je nemocnica?
similarWhere is the hospital?
Mám bolesti
builds onI have pains
Potrebujem recept
specialized formI need a prescription
Som chorý
builds onI am sick
