Signification
A night with very little light.
Contexte culturel
In rural Slovakia, 'tmavá noc' is often associated with the lack of street lighting, which is common in smaller villages after midnight to save energy. The dark night is the setting for many 'povesti' (legends). It's the time when the 'poludnica' (midday spirit) is gone, but the night spirits take over. Young Slovaks use the term when discussing 'dark sky parks' (parky tmavej oblohy) like Poloniny, where you can see the Milky Way. The song 'Tmavá noc' is a staple of campfire singing and accordion music, representing a bridge between Slavic cultures.
Gender Match
Always remember 'noc' is feminine. It's the most common mistake!
Not a Greeting
Don't use this to say goodbye. Use 'Dobrú noc' instead.
Signification
A night with very little light.
Gender Match
Always remember 'noc' is feminine. It's the most common mistake!
Not a Greeting
Don't use this to say goodbye. Use 'Dobrú noc' instead.
Case Changes
If you say 'in the dark night', it's 'v tmavej noci'. The endings change completely!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'tmavý'.
Dnes je ______ noc.
'Noc' is feminine singular nominative, so 'tmavá' is the correct form.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Vidím tmavý noc. B: Vidím tmavú noc.
In the accusative case (I see...), 'tmavá noc' becomes 'tmavú noc'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs.
These are common collocations for describing the night.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prečo máš lampu? B: Lebo vonku je ______.
A lamp is needed because it is a dark night.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDnes je ______ noc.
'Noc' is feminine singular nominative, so 'tmavá' is the correct form.
A: Vidím tmavý noc. B: Vidím tmavú noc.
In the accusative case (I see...), 'tmavá noc' becomes 'tmavú noc'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations for describing the night.
A: Prečo máš lampu? B: Lebo vonku je ______.
A lamp is needed because it is a dark night.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Yes, but 'temná' sounds more like 'sinister' or 'evil' darkness.
Use 'veľmi tmavá noc' or 'poriadne tmavá noc'.
Because 'noc' is a feminine noun in Slovak.
Expressions liées
tma ako v rohu
similardark as in a corner
jasná noc
contrastbright/clear night
nočná mora
builds onnightmare
za tmy
similarduring the darkness
