Signification
Everything is fine and chill.
Contexte culturel
The 'Pohoda' mentality is a reaction to the country's history of being caught between larger powers. If you can't control the world, you control your immediate 'pohoda'. The Pohoda Festival in Trenčín is so influential that it has helped define the word for a new generation as something synonymous with safety, art, and tolerance. In Slovak startups, 'pohoda' is often used to describe a flat hierarchy where you can talk to the boss casually. In villages, 'pohoda' is often linked to nature and the garden, while in Bratislava, it's about the right cafe or a lack of traffic.
The Magic Answer
If you don't know what to say when someone apologizes for something small, just say 'Pohoda'. It works 100% of the time.
Not for Funerals
Never use 'pohoda' in sad or very serious situations. It sounds like you don't care.
Signification
Everything is fine and chill.
The Magic Answer
If you don't know what to say when someone apologizes for something small, just say 'Pohoda'. It works 100% of the time.
Not for Funerals
Never use 'pohoda' in sad or very serious situations. It sounds like you don't care.
The Diminutive Power
Using 'pohodička' makes you sound very friendly and integrated into Slovak culture.
Teste-toi
Choose the most natural response to: 'Prepáč, že som ti zjedol obed!' (Sorry I ate your lunch!)
A: Pohoda, kúpim si iný. B: Som pohoda. C: Pohodový obed.
'Pohoda' as a standalone interjection is the perfect way to accept a minor apology.
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am fine'.
Som ___ pohode.
The phrase is always 'v pohode' (in chill).
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Pohodička! 2. Pohodový človek. 3. V pohode?
Pohodička is for peak relaxation; pohodový describes personality; v pohode? checks status.
Complete the dialogue.
Jano: 'Ako bolo na dovolenke?' | Ty: 'Úplná _____, len sme ležali na pláži.'
Nominative case is used here to define the experience.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Pohoda'
Responses
- • After 'Díky'
- • After 'Prepáč'
- • After 'Ako sa máš?'
Places
- • At a festival
- • At a cafe
- • At home
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA: Pohoda, kúpim si iný. B: Som pohoda. C: Pohodový obed.
'Pohoda' as a standalone interjection is the perfect way to accept a minor apology.
Som ___ pohode.
The phrase is always 'v pohode' (in chill).
1. Pohodička! 2. Pohodový človek. 3. V pohode?
Pohodička is for peak relaxation; pohodový describes personality; v pohode? checks status.
Jano: 'Ako bolo na dovolenke?' | Ty: 'Úplná _____, len sme ležali na pláži.'
Nominative case is used here to define the experience.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot at all! It's very positive, just informal.
No, you must say 'Som v pohode'.
Yes, it's identical in Czech and just as common.
The opposite is 'stres' or 'nepohoda'.
Only if you have a very friendly, casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'v poriadku'.
No, in Slovak 'weather' is 'počasie'. 'Pohoda' is only for the vibe.
Use 'Chcem mať pohodu' or 'Chcem mať pokoj'.
No, everyone uses it, though men might use 'pohoda' more often in 'tougher' contexts.
No, it's for situations, atmospheres, or people.
Only in very casual internal chats (Slack). Avoid in official emails to clients.
Expressions liées
Kľud
similarQuiet/Calm
Bez problémov
synonymNo problems
Nerieš
builds onDon't deal with it / Don't stress
Veget
slangTotal relaxation
