Signification
An informal way to ask about someone's well-being.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks often give honest, sometimes slightly negative answers. It is a sign of trust to share your real problems. The distinction between formal and informal 'you' is strictly observed. Using 'máš' with an elder is a major faux pas. Younger generations are increasingly using English-influenced greetings, but 'Ako sa máš' remains the standard. In villages, greetings are often more elaborate and may include inquiries about the whole family.
The 'Sa' Rule
Always keep 'sa' in the second position. It's the 'glue' of the phrase.
Register Check
Never use this with your teacher or a doctor. Use 'Ako sa máte?' instead.
Signification
An informal way to ask about someone's well-being.
The 'Sa' Rule
Always keep 'sa' in the second position. It's the 'glue' of the phrase.
Register Check
Never use this with your teacher or a doctor. Use 'Ako sa máte?' instead.
Be Ready for the Truth
If a Slovak says 'Zle' (Bad), they aren't being rude; they are being honest.
The 'Ujde to' Response
If you want to sound like a native, use 'Ujde to' (It goes) as a neutral response.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct informal way to ask 'How are you?'
Ahoj Peter, _______?
'Ako sa máš' is the correct informal reflexive form.
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Ako ___ máš?
The phrase 'mať sa' always requires the reflexive pronoun 'sa'.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'Ako sa máš?'
This is an informal phrase used for friends and family.
Complete the dialogue.
Jana: 'Ahoj, ako sa máš?' Michal: '________, a ty?'
The response must also use the reflexive 'mať sa'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Slovak vs English Logic
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAhoj Peter, _______?
'Ako sa máš' is the correct informal reflexive form.
Ako ___ máš?
The phrase 'mať sa' always requires the reflexive pronoun 'sa'.
To whom would you say 'Ako sa máš?'
This is an informal phrase used for friends and family.
Jana: 'Ahoj, ako sa máš?' Michal: '________, a ty?'
The response must also use the reflexive 'mať sa'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn very informal slang among friends, yes, but it can sound abrupt.
'Máš' is for one friend; 'máte' is for a group or for someone you respect (formal).
It's a linguistic tradition where well-being is viewed as something you possess or manage.
No, you can say 'fajn', 'skvele', 'zle', or 'strašne'.
No, 'Mám sa' already implies 'I'. Adding 'ja' is for emphasis.
Say 'A ty?' (informal) or 'A vy?' (formal).
Yes, very common in emails to friends and text messages.
Only if the interviewer explicitly asks you to be informal. Otherwise, use 'Ako sa máte?'.
It is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself'.
Almost! In Czech, it's 'Jak se máš?'.
Expressions liées
Ako sa máte?
specialized formHow are you? (Formal/Plural)
Ako sa ti darí?
similarHow is it going for you?
Čo máš nové?
builds onWhat's new?
Ako ide život?
similarHow's life going?
Mám sa dobre
builds onI am doing well
Ujde to
similarIt's okay / It goes
