Signification
A young woman who is attractive.
Contexte culturel
The 'dievčina' is a central figure in Slovak folk songs (ľudovky), often depicted wearing a 'kroj' (traditional costume) and representing the ideal of purity and beauty. There is a strong tradition of 'beauty pageants' in the region, where the term is frequently used in media to describe contestants. 19th-century Romantic poets like Andrej Sládkovič used similar terms to personify the Slovak nation and its natural beauty. On Slovak Instagram, hashtags like #peknavidievcina are used, though often mixed with English terms like #beauty or #girl.
Agreement is Key
Always check if you are using 'dievča' (neuter) or 'dievčina' (feminine) before choosing your adjective ending.
Age Sensitivity
Be careful using 'dievčina' for women over 30; it might sound like you are trying too hard to be flattering or are being condescending.
Signification
A young woman who is attractive.
Agreement is Key
Always check if you are using 'dievča' (neuter) or 'dievčina' (feminine) before choosing your adjective ending.
Age Sensitivity
Be careful using 'dievčina' for women over 30; it might sound like you are trying too hard to be flattering or are being condescending.
Folk Context
If you want to sound poetic or traditional, 'dievčina' is much better than the modern 'baba' or 'kočka'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective to match the noun.
Táto ____ dievčina sa volá Anna.
'Dievčina' is a feminine noun in the nominative case, so it requires the feminine adjective 'pekná'.
Fill in the missing noun to complete the phrase.
V rozprávke bola jedna veľmi pekná _______.
The adjective 'pekná' is feminine, so it must be followed by a feminine noun like 'dievčina'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
This exercise tests your knowledge of gender agreement in Slovak.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Pozri na tú fotku. Kto je to? B: To je moja sestra. Je to ______.
The sentence requires the nominative case to describe the subject.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Feminine vs Neuter Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTáto ____ dievčina sa volá Anna.
'Dievčina' is a feminine noun in the nominative case, so it requires the feminine adjective 'pekná'.
V rozprávke bola jedna veľmi pekná _______.
The adjective 'pekná' is feminine, so it must be followed by a feminine noun like 'dievčina'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This exercise tests your knowledge of gender agreement in Slovak.
A: Pozri na tú fotku. Kto je to? B: To je moja sestra. Je to ______.
The sentence requires the nominative case to describe the subject.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is a standard, polite description. However, like any comment on appearance, context matters.
'Pekná' is pretty/nice, while 'krásna' is beautiful/gorgeous. 'Krásna' is much stronger.
Yes, it is a very common and sweet way to describe her to others.
The plural is 'pekné dievčiny'.
It has a traditional feel, but it is still widely used and understood today.
Yes, it is appropriate for young girls as well.
The masculine version is 'pekný chlapec' (pretty/handsome boy).
In standard Slovak, yes. In poetry, it might sometimes follow for rhyme.
Yes, 'pekná kočka' is a common slang equivalent.
Yes, 'pekný dom' (pretty house) or 'pekná kniha' (pretty/nice book).
Expressions liées
krásna žena
similarbeautiful woman
pekný chlapec
contrastpretty/handsome boy
švárny šuhaj
specialized formhandsome lad
milé dievča
similarnice/sweet girl
pôvabná slečna
formalcharming young lady
