Significado
Used when presenting an object to someone.
Contexto cultural
In Slovak shops, it is common to say 'Tu je' when handing over cash, but the cashier will almost always reply with 'Nech sa páči' when giving you the change. There is a shared 'etiquette of giving' across Slovakia, Czechia, and Austria where a verbal signal is mandatory. Giving in silence can be perceived as grumpy or rude. Younger staff in modern cafes are moving away from the stiff 'Nech sa páči' toward a more relaxed 'Tu je vaša káva', reflecting a shift toward Western-style casual service. In traditional stories, the phrase is used by the 'Old Man' (deduško) when giving a magical object to the hero, often followed by advice.
The 'Hand-over' Rule
Always say 'Tu je' or 'Nech sa páči' when giving something. Silence is often seen as cold in Slovak culture.
Plural Trap
Don't forget to use 'Tu sú' if you are handing over more than one thing (like two beers).
Significado
Used when presenting an object to someone.
The 'Hand-over' Rule
Always say 'Tu je' or 'Nech sa páči' when giving something. Silence is often seen as cold in Slovak culture.
Plural Trap
Don't forget to use 'Tu sú' if you are handing over more than one thing (like two beers).
Add 'Aha'
If you just found something lost, say 'Aha, tu je!' to sound more like a native speaker.
Eye Contact
Make brief eye contact when saying this phrase to acknowledge the person you are interacting with.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'byť' (to be).
Tu ____ tvoja káva. (Here is your coffee.)
Coffee (káva) is singular, so we use 'je'.
You are handing TWO passports to a border officer. What do you say?
Which phrase is correct for plural objects?
'Pasy' is plural, so 'je' must change to 'sú'.
Match the phrase to the level of formality.
1. Nech sa páči. 2. Tu je. 3. Tu máš.
'Nech sa páči' is the most formal, 'Tu je' is neutral, and 'Tu máš' is informal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kde je môj telefón? B: Aha, ____ ____ na stole!
The speaker found the phone (singular) and is pointing it out.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Tu je'
Giving
- • Money
- • Gifts
- • Documents
Showing
- • Maps
- • Photos
- • Directions
Finding
- • Keys
- • Phone
- • Lost items
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTu ____ tvoja káva. (Here is your coffee.)
Coffee (káva) is singular, so we use 'je'.
Which phrase is correct for plural objects?
'Pasy' is plural, so 'je' must change to 'sú'.
1. Nech sa páči. 2. Tu je. 3. Tu máš.
'Nech sa páči' is the most formal, 'Tu je' is neutral, and 'Tu máš' is informal.
A: Kde je môj telefón? B: Aha, ____ ____ na stole!
The speaker found the phone (singular) and is pointing it out.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but only if you are pointing them out, like 'Tu je môj brat' (Here is my brother). Don't use it to say 'I am here'.
It's acceptable, but 'Nech sa páči' is much more professional and preferred in the service industry.
'Tuto' is a more emphatic version of 'tu', meaning 'right here'. Use it when the exact spot is important.
No, 'je' stays the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter objects in the present tense.
Yes, it is the most natural way to show someone a digital image.
Yes, it's common in emails when referring to an attachment: 'Tu je priložený súbor'.
You must use the past tense: 'Tu to bolo' or 'Tu bol [object]'.
It's not rude among friends, but it can be seen as disrespectful if said to an elder or a stranger.
You can just say 'Tu je to' (Here it is).
Yes, in a spatial sense. In some dialects, it can also mean 'now', but that's rare.
Frases relacionadas
Tu máš
similarHere you have (it)
Nech sa páči
similarHere you go / Please
Tuto je
specialized formRight here is
Hľa
contrastBehold
Tu sú
builds onHere are
Tam je
contrastThere is
