Signification
Vacation during summer
Contexte culturel
The 'Slovak Sea' is a common nickname for the Croatian coast. Many Slovaks drive 8-10 hours to get there every summer. The 'chata' (cottage) culture is huge. A summer vacation often means spending a week in the woods without internet. Slovaks usually get 4-5 weeks of 'dovolenka' per year. It is common to take 2 weeks consecutively in the summer. Packing a 'rezeň' (schnitzel) for the car journey to a summer vacation is a nostalgic and still practiced tradition.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' when going to or being on vacation. Never use 'v' or 'do' directly with the word 'dovolenka'.
Adults vs Kids
If you say 'Mám prázdniny' at work, your colleagues will think you are joking or being childish.
Signification
Vacation during summer
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' when going to or being on vacation. Never use 'v' or 'do' directly with the word 'dovolenka'.
Adults vs Kids
If you say 'Mám prázdniny' at work, your colleagues will think you are joking or being childish.
Slang it up
Use 'dovča' in texts to sound like a local. 'Uži dovču!' is the perfect summer text.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'letná'.
Ideme na _______ dovolenku do Grécka.
The preposition 'na' requires the accusative case. 'Dovolenku' is feminine accusative, so the adjective must be 'letnú'.
Which sentence is correct for an adult working in an office?
How do you say 'I have a summer break'?
Adults use 'dovolenka'. 'Prázdniny' is for students.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Direct translations of common travel terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kam ideš na letnú dovolenku? B: ________ do Egypta.
The verb 'ísť' (to go) is used with 'na' to indicate destination.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Letná Dovolenka
Pri mori
- • Chorvátsko
- • Grécko
- • Taliansko
Na horách
- • Tatry
- • Alpy
- • Fatra
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIdeme na _______ dovolenku do Grécka.
The preposition 'na' requires the accusative case. 'Dovolenku' is feminine accusative, so the adjective must be 'letnú'.
How do you say 'I have a summer break'?
Adults use 'dovolenka'. 'Prázdniny' is for students.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translations of common travel terms.
A: Kam ideš na letnú dovolenku? B: ________ do Egypta.
The verb 'ísť' (to go) is used with 'na' to indicate destination.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsTechnically yes, but it usually implies a longer break (5+ days). For a weekend, 'výlet' is more natural.
No, but 'letná dovolenka' is the most common. You can also have 'zimná' (winter) or 'jesenná' (autumn) versions.
Use 'Som na dovolenke' (Locative case).
The plural is 'letné dovolenky'.
Not rude, just very informal. Don't use it with your boss unless you have a very close relationship.
Expressions liées
zimná dovolenka
contrastwinter vacation
dovolenka pri mori
specialized formvacation by the sea
last minute
similarlast minute deal
dovolenkár
builds onvacationer
