Signification
Used to draw attention to something audible.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks value the distinction between 'tykanie' and 'vykanie'. Using 'Počúvaj' is a sign of 'tykanie' (informal friendship). In the capital, the shortened 'Počuj' is extremely common among young professionals and students. You might hear 'Čuj' or 'Čuješ', which are dialectal variations that sound very authentic and local. Parents use 'Počúvaj ma' to establish authority, but children are expected to use 'Počúvajte' with grandparents.
The 'ú' is key
Make sure to hold the 'ú' sound. If you make it short, it sounds less natural.
Watch the boss
Never use this with your boss unless you are very close friends.
Signification
Used to draw attention to something audible.
The 'ú' is key
Make sure to hold the 'ú' sound. If you make it short, it sounds less natural.
Watch the boss
Never use this with your boss unless you are very close friends.
Short is sweet
Use 'Počuj' if you want to sound like a local teenager.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to use with your best friend.
________, máš čas v sobotu?
'Počúvaj' is the informal singular form, perfect for a best friend.
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'Listen'.
Dobre ma ________, je to dôležité tajomstvo.
The context of a 'secret' (tajomstvo) suggests a direct imperative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Počúvaj! | 2. Počúvajte!
Informal for family, formal for superiors.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ________, čo si prosíš na večeru? B: Asi pizzu.
A casual question about dinner usually uses the informal form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices________, máš čas v sobotu?
'Počúvaj' is the informal singular form, perfect for a best friend.
Dobre ma ________, je to dôležité tajomstvo.
The context of a 'secret' (tajomstvo) suggests a direct imperative.
1. Počúvaj! | 2. Počúvajte!
Informal for family, formal for superiors.
A: ________, čo si prosíš na večeru? B: Asi pizzu.
A casual question about dinner usually uses the informal form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot among friends! It's a standard way to start a sentence. It's only rude if used with someone you should be formal with.
'Počúvaj' is the standard imperative. 'Počuj' is a shortened, more casual version often used as a quick 'Hey!'.
Yes, but 'Poslúchaj' is more common for 'obeying rules'. 'Počúvaj ma' means 'listen to what I am saying'.
You should say 'Počúvajte ma, prosím.'
Expressions liées
Počuj
similarHey / Listen (shortened)
Pozri
similarLook
Aha
similarLook / Check it out
Vypočuj ma
builds onHear me out
Poslúchaj
specialized formObey
