Signification
A trip that takes a lot of time.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks are avid hikers. The 'Cesta hrdinov SNP' is a 770km trail that is the ultimate 'dlhá cesta' for any local outdoorsman. Historically, the 'Amber Road' passed through this region. The concept of a 'long road' is tied to ancient trade routes. On Slovak Instagram, #dlhacesta is often used by people moving to a new city or starting a fitness journey. In many folk tales, the hero must go on a 'dlhá cesta' to find a magical object or save a princess, symbolizing growth.
The 'á' is key
Always remember the long 'á' at the end of 'dlhá'. It marks the feminine gender and makes you sound much more native.
Not for height
Never use 'dlhá' to describe a tall person or building. Use 'vysoká' instead.
Signification
A trip that takes a lot of time.
The 'á' is key
Always remember the long 'á' at the end of 'dlhá'. It marks the feminine gender and makes you sound much more native.
Not for height
Never use 'dlhá' to describe a tall person or building. Use 'vysoká' instead.
Use with 'čakať'
The most natural way to use this is with the verb 'čakať' (to wait/await). 'Čaká nás dlhá cesta' is a very common idiomatic structure.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'dlhý'.
Cesta do Košíc je ____ cesta.
'Cesta' is feminine, so we use the feminine nominative ending '-á'.
Which sentence uses 'dlhá cesta' figuratively?
Select the figurative usage:
Learning a language is a process, not a physical road.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Kedy dokončíš ten projekt?' B: 'Neviem, ešte ma čaká ____.'
'Dlhá cesta' is the standard idiom for a long process ahead.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are starting a 12-hour flight to Australia.
A 12-hour flight is a classic example of a 'dlhá cesta'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Cesta vs. Ulica
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesCesta do Košíc je ____ cesta.
'Cesta' is feminine, so we use the feminine nominative ending '-á'.
Select the figurative usage:
Learning a language is a process, not a physical road.
A: 'Kedy dokončíš ten projekt?' B: 'Neviem, ešte ma čaká ____.'
'Dlhá cesta' is the standard idiom for a long process ahead.
Situation: You are starting a 12-hour flight to Australia.
A 12-hour flight is a classic example of a 'dlhá cesta'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a book use 'dlhá kniha'. 'Cesta' is only for roads or journeys.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'krátka cesta' (short road/trip).
Not usually. 'Ulica' is street. 'Cesta' is road or the act of traveling.
You can say 'veľmi dlhá cesta' or 'predlhá cesta'.
Yes, it is very common to say 'kariérna cesta' or just 'dlhá cesta k úspechu'.
Because 'cesta' is a feminine noun, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun.
Yes, 'dlhá štreka' is a common informal way to say it.
Yes, 'cesta' covers all modes of transport: car, train, plane, or walking.
Yes, many Slovak pop and folk songs use this phrase to talk about life or love.
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beh na dlhú trať
similara long-distance run
šťastnú cestu
builds onhave a safe journey
skratka
contrastshortcut
púť
specialized formpilgrimage
výlet
similartrip/excursion
