Signification
A man at an early age.
Contexte culturel
Addressing someone as 'mladý muž' often implies that you will use the formal 'vy' (you). It is a sign of mutual respect. The 'mladý muž' or 'mladenec' is a central figure in folk songs, often depicted as a brave soldier or a pining lover. In modern cafes, 'mladý pán' is often preferred over 'mladý muž' by staff to sound more upscale. News reports strictly use 'mladý muž' to maintain objectivity and avoid slang like 'chalan'.
Politeness counts
When in doubt, use 'mladý muž' for anyone between 18 and 30. It's never offensive.
Case endings
Don't forget to change the endings! 'Mladého muža' is the most common form you'll need for objects.
Signification
A man at an early age.
Politeness counts
When in doubt, use 'mladý muž' for anyone between 18 and 30. It's never offensive.
Case endings
Don't forget to change the endings! 'Mladého muža' is the most common form you'll need for objects.
The 'Pán' upgrade
If you want to be extra respectful to a young waiter, use 'mladý pán'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'mladý muž' (Accusative).
Včera som v kine videla ____.
The verb 'vidieť' (to see) requires the Accusative case for its object.
Which phrase is the most polite way to address a young male stranger?
____, neviete koľko je hodín?
'Mladý muž' is the standard polite address for a stranger.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
A: Kto je to? B: To je jeden ____ z našej ulice.
The sentence requires the Nominative singular form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say 'Young Man'
Formal
- • mladý pán
- • mladý muž
Neutral
- • mladík
Informal
- • chalan
- • týpek
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVčera som v kine videla ____.
The verb 'vidieť' (to see) requires the Accusative case for its object.
____, neviete koľko je hodín?
'Mladý muž' is the standard polite address for a stranger.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Kto je to? B: To je jeden ____ z našej ulice.
The sentence requires the Nominative singular form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually for older teens (17+). For younger ones, 'chlapec' is better.
Only as a joke. It's too formal for friends.
The equivalent is 'mladá žena' (young woman).
The plural is 'mladí muži'.
Yes, if you are describing someone, but use their name if you know it.
Not at all. It is standard modern Slovak.
Typically 18 to 35 years old.
Yes, but 'mladík' sounds a bit more like 'a youth' in a storybook.
In Slovak, voiced consonants at the end of words become unvoiced.
Only if you are much older, like 70 or 80.
Expressions liées
mladý pán
similaryoung gentleman
mladík
synonyma youth
chalan
informalguy / boy
starý muž
contrastold man
dospelý muž
specialized formadult man
