Signification
Performing job duties in a workspace.
Contexte culturel
Office workers in Slovakia highly value the 'stravenky' (meal vouchers) or 'gastrolístky', which are a standard part of the compensation package for those who work in an office. The 'Open Space' concept is very common in Bratislava's business districts, often referred to directly using the English term. It is common to say 'Dobrý deň' (Good day) to everyone when entering a shared office, even if you don't know them personally. Older generations might use the term 'kancelária' to refer specifically to a state-run administrative office, reflecting the socialist past.
The 'ii' Rule
Almost all Slovak words ending in '-ia' change to '-ii' when you are 'in' them. Kancelária -> v kancelárii, reštaurácia -> v reštaurácii.
Don't say 'na'
Using 'na' makes you sound like a construction worker on the roof. Always use 'v'.
Signification
Performing job duties in a workspace.
The 'ii' Rule
Almost all Slovak words ending in '-ia' change to '-ii' when you are 'in' them. Kancelária -> v kancelárii, reštaurácia -> v reštaurácii.
Don't say 'na'
Using 'na' makes you sound like a construction worker on the roof. Always use 'v'.
Use 'Kancl' for friends
If you want to sound like a local, use 'v kancli' when talking to friends. It's much more natural.
Coffee is key
In Slovak offices, 'ideme na kávu?' is often code for 'let's have a 15-minute break and gossip'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'kancelária'.
Môj otec pracuje v ________.
After the preposition 'v' (location), we use the Locative case, which for 'kancelária' is 'kancelárii'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The verb must be conjugated for 'Ja' (pracujem) and the preposition must be 'v' with the Locative case.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kde pracuješ? B: ________ v kancelárii.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so the first-person singular 'pracujem' is required.
Match the phrase to the context.
When would you say 'Robím v kancli'?
'Kancl' is a slang/informal abbreviation of 'kancelária'.
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Aides visuelles
Work Locations
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMôj otec pracuje v ________.
After the preposition 'v' (location), we use the Locative case, which for 'kancelária' is 'kancelárii'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The verb must be conjugated for 'Ja' (pracujem) and the preposition must be 'v' with the Locative case.
A: Kde pracuješ? B: ________ v kancelárii.
The speaker is talking about themselves, so the first-person singular 'pracujem' is required.
When would you say 'Robím v kancli'?
'Kancl' is a slang/informal abbreviation of 'kancelária'.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. However, 'office' in English can also mean a position (e.g., 'the office of the President'), whereas 'kancelária' is almost always a physical room.
Yes, 'robiť' is a very common synonym for 'pracovať', though slightly less formal.
You say 'Idem do kancelárie'. The preposition 'do' triggers the Genitive case.
Most people just use the English term 'open space' or 'veľkopriestorová kancelária'.
It is 'v kancelárii' (short i, long i). The double 'i' is standard for the Locative singular.
Usually, no. For a home office, we say 'pracujem z domu' or 'mám home office'.
The plural is 'pracovať v kanceláriách'.
Generally, yes. it is associated with stability and professional status.
Nepracujem v kancelárii.
A 'kabinet' is usually a teacher's or professor's office in a school or university.
Expressions liées
Pracovať z domu
contrastTo work from home.
Pracovná doba
similarWorking hours.
Kancelársky balík
builds onOffice suite (software).
Sídlo firmy
similarCompany headquarters.
