A1 Collocation Neutral

Urobiť nákup

To do shopping

Significado

Buying groceries or goods.

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Contexto cultural

Slovaks often shop at local 'Potraviny' (small grocery stores) for daily items like fresh bread, but 'urobiť nákup' usually refers to a trip to a larger supermarket. The concept of 'Akcia' (sale) is huge. People often check flyers before deciding where to 'urobiť nákup'. In cities like Bratislava, many people now 'urobiť nákup' via apps like Wolt or Tesco Online, especially younger generations. In villages, the 'rozhlas' (village loudspeaker) might announce when a mobile shop arrives, and people go to 'urobiť nákup' right on the street.

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The 'U' factor

Remember that the 'u-' in 'urobiť' is like a checkmark. It means the job is DONE.

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Singular vs Plural

Stick to the singular 'nákup' for groceries. Using the plural makes you sound like a shopaholic!

Significado

Buying groceries or goods.

💡

The 'U' factor

Remember that the 'u-' in 'urobiť' is like a checkmark. It means the job is DONE.

⚠️

Singular vs Plural

Stick to the singular 'nákup' for groceries. Using the plural makes you sound like a shopaholic!

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The 'Ísť' combo

Combine it with 'idem' (I go) for the most natural way to announce you're leaving for the store: 'Idem urobiť nákup.'

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'urobiť' in the future tense.

Ja zajtra _______ nákup.

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

The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct future tense form is 'urobím'.

Which sentence is the most natural for saying you finished the shopping?

How do you say 'I did the shopping' (masculine)?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Urobil som nákup.

'Urobil som' is the past tense perfective, indicating the task is finished.

Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Urobiť veľký nákup - To do a big shop; Urobiť malý nákup - To do a small shop; Ísť na nákup - To go for a shop; Zabudnúť na nákup - To forget the shopping

These are common variations of the core phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.

A: Chladnička je prázdna. B: Máš pravdu. Musím ________.

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

'urobiť nákup' is the most natural way to express the need to go get groceries.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Robiť vs Urobiť

Robiť (Process)
Robím nákup už hodinu. I've been shopping for an hour.
Urobiť (Result)
Urobil som nákup. I did the shopping (it's finished).

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'urobiť' in the future tense. Fill Blank A1

Ja zajtra _______ nákup.

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

The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the correct future tense form is 'urobím'.

Which sentence is the most natural for saying you finished the shopping? Choose A1

How do you say 'I did the shopping' (masculine)?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Urobil som nákup.

'Urobil som' is the past tense perfective, indicating the task is finished.

Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Urobiť veľký nákup - To do a big shop; Urobiť malý nákup - To do a small shop; Ísť na nákup - To go for a shop; Zabudnúť na nákup - To forget the shopping

These are common variations of the core phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion A1

A: Chladnička je prázdna. B: Máš pravdu. Musím ________.

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

'urobiť nákup' is the most natural way to express the need to go get groceries.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, but it sounds like you are currently in the middle of it or you do it habitually. 'Urobiť' is better for a specific trip.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend.

It's the 'big shop,' usually done once a week to stock up on everything.

No, Slovak doesn't have articles. Just say 'urobiť nákup'.

It's possible, but 'ísť na nákupy' (plural) is much more common for clothes.

Use 'Robím nákup online' or 'Urobím nákup cez internet'.

It is masculine inanimate.

Then it's better to say 'Kúpim [item]' (e.g., Kúpim mlieko). 'Urobiť nákup' implies a few items.

Yes, it is standard Slovak used from Bratislava to Košice.

Yes, for supplies or inventory, it is perfectly fine.

Frases relacionadas

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nakúpiť

synonym

To buy up / to shop

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ísť na nákup

similar

To go for a shop

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nákupný zoznam

builds on

Shopping list

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nákupný košík

builds on

Shopping basket/cart

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vybaviť nákup

specialized form

To settle the shopping

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