Signification
Unpleasant conditions outside.
Contexte culturel
Weather is the #1 icebreaker. Complaining about 'zlé počasie' is a national pastime and a way to bond with strangers. In the mountains, 'zlé počasie' is a warning of danger. Hikers are taught to respect the phrase and turn back immediately if conditions worsen. Bad weather was traditionally seen as the work of 'bosorky' (witches) or spirits. Many folk sayings link bad weather to moral failings. In cities like Bratislava, 'zlé počasie' usually just means traffic jams. People use it to explain why they are late for work.
The 'ie' ending
Remember that nouns ending in -ie are almost always neuter. This will help you remember to use 'zlé'.
Tatras Safety
If a local says 'bude zlé počasie' regarding your mountain trip, take it seriously. It often means a dangerous storm.
Signification
Unpleasant conditions outside.
The 'ie' ending
Remember that nouns ending in -ie are almost always neuter. This will help you remember to use 'zlé'.
Tatras Safety
If a local says 'bude zlé počasie' regarding your mountain trip, take it seriously. It often means a dangerous storm.
Small Talk Mastery
Add 'To je ale...' (That is quite...) before 'zlé počasie' to sound more like a native speaker.
The Mushroom Exception
If you are with a mushroom hunter, don't complain about rain. To them, it's 'ideálne počasie'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'zlý'.
Dnes je ______ počasie.
'Počasie' is neuter, so we use 'zlé'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Why didn't you come?
'Kvôli' requires the dative case.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Weather Match
Basic weather vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Pôjdeme zajtra na túru? B: Len ak nebude ______.
You wouldn't go hiking if the weather is bad.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Weather Intensity
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDnes je ______ počasie.
'Počasie' is neuter, so we use 'zlé'.
Why didn't you come?
'Kvôli' requires the dative case.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic weather vocabulary matching.
A: Pôjdeme zajtra na túru? B: Len ak nebude ______.
You wouldn't go hiking if the weather is bad.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, that is a grammatical error. It must be 'zlé' because 'počasie' is neuter.
The opposite is 'pekné počasie' (nice weather) or 'dobré počasie' (good weather).
Yes, but 'škaredé' (ugly) is slightly more informal and emphasizes the visual gloominess.
Use 'kvôli zlému počasiu'.
Yes, if the snow is causing problems or is unpleasant, it is 'zlé počasie'.
It's an expressive, old-fashioned word for very miserable, cold, and wet weather.
Yes, it is the most common topic for small talk.
Yes, though they often use 'nepriaznivé počasie' for a more professional tone.
Rarely. For that, Slovaks usually say 'ťažké časy' (hard times).
Expressions liées
pekné počasie
contrastNice weather
škaredé počasie
synonymUgly weather
pod psa
similarUnder the dog (terrible)
búrka
specialized formStorm
predpoveď počasia
builds onWeather forecast
