Signification
To stop talking or making noise.
Contexte culturel
The 'tichá domácnosť' is a culturally recognized way of handling conflict where partners stop speaking to each other. Silence in the classroom is traditionally seen as the ultimate sign of respect for the teacher. In villages, 'nedeľné ticho' (Sunday silence) is respected, meaning no loud work like mowing the lawn should be done. There is a deep appreciation for the silence of the mountains, often mentioned in national poetry.
The Power of Pst!
If you forget the phrase, a simple 'Pst!' is universally understood in Slovakia to mean 'byť ticho'.
Watch your tone
Saying 'Buď ticho!' too loudly or sharply can be very offensive. Use a whisper if possible.
Signification
To stop talking or making noise.
The Power of Pst!
If you forget the phrase, a simple 'Pst!' is universally understood in Slovakia to mean 'byť ticho'.
Watch your tone
Saying 'Buď ticho!' too loudly or sharply can be very offensive. Use a whisper if possible.
Use 'tichšie'
If you don't want someone to stop talking entirely, use 'Buď tichšie' (Be quieter).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'byť'.
Včera sme v knižnici ______ ticho.
'Včera' indicates past tense, and 'my' (we) requires the plural form 'boli'.
Choose the most polite way to ask for silence in a meeting.
Ako požiadate o ticho na porade?
'Prosím o ticho' is the standard formal way to request silence.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A baby is sleeping.
You should be quiet when someone is sleeping.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prečo nič nehovoríš? B: Radšej ______ ticho.
The phrase is 'byť ticho', so 'som' (I am) is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to be ticho
Public
- • Knižnica
- • Kino
- • Nemocnica
Private
- • Spálňa
- • Noc
- • Práca
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVčera sme v knižnici ______ ticho.
'Včera' indicates past tense, and 'my' (we) requires the plural form 'boli'.
Ako požiadate o ticho na porade?
'Prosím o ticho' is the standard formal way to request silence.
Situation: A baby is sleeping.
You should be quiet when someone is sleeping.
A: Prečo nič nehovoríš? B: Radšej ______ ticho.
The phrase is 'byť ticho', so 'som' (I am) is the correct verb.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt depends on the tone. As a description, it's neutral. As a command, it can be rude if not accompanied by 'prosím'.
No, that is incorrect. Use 'buď ticho'.
The opposite is 'robiť hluk' (to make noise) or 'rozprávať' (to talk).
You can say 'Pst, nikomu to nehovor' or 'Buď o tom ticho'.
Expressions liées
mlčať
synonymto remain silent
držať jazyk za zubami
idiomto keep one's tongue behind teeth
ani muk
similarnot a peep
tichá voda brehy mýje
builds onstill waters run deep
