Signification
Watch made of gold
Contexte culturel
Gold watches are the traditional gift for 'Birmovka' (Confirmation). It marks the child's entry into the adult world. The 'retirement watch' is a lingering tradition from the era of state-owned enterprises where loyalty was rewarded with a timepiece. Among the youth, 'zlaté hodinky' can sometimes be seen as 'gýč' (kitsch) if they are too flashy, reflecting a shift toward minimalist Western styles. In old songs, a watch (hodinky) was a sign of a 'pán' (gentleman) or someone who has traveled to 'Amerika' and returned wealthy.
Plural Power
Always remember that 'hodinky' is plural. If you say 'moja hodinka', people will think you mean 'my one little hour'.
Watch vs Clock
Don't ask for 'zlaté hodiny' in a jewelry store unless you want a massive clock for your wall.
Signification
Watch made of gold
Plural Power
Always remember that 'hodinky' is plural. If you say 'moja hodinka', people will think you mean 'my one little hour'.
Watch vs Clock
Don't ask for 'zlaté hodiny' in a jewelry store unless you want a massive clock for your wall.
The Gift Rule
If you are invited to a 50th birthday in Slovakia, 'zlaté hodinky' is a top-tier gift idea.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'zlatý'.
Môj otec má ______ hodinky.
'Hodinky' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'zlaté'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The subject is plural, so the verb must be 'sú'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these time-related items.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
A: Čo si dostal na promócie? B: Dostal som krásne ______ hodinky.
Context of graduation (promócie) suggests a high-value gift like a gold watch.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMôj otec má ______ hodinky.
'Hodinky' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'zlaté'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The subject is plural, so the verb must be 'sú'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these time-related items.
A: Čo si dostal na promócie? B: Dostal som krásne ______ hodinky.
Context of graduation (promócie) suggests a high-value gift like a gold watch.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is used for both men's and women's watches. The grammar remains the same.
No, 'hodinka' means 'a short hour' or 'a little lesson'. It is never used for a watch.
Literally yes, but colloquially people might use it for anything that looks like gold.
Use the word 'pozlátené'. So, 'pozlátené hodinky'.
It's a linguistic quirk called 'plurale tantum'. Similar to 'scissors' or 'pants' in English.
It can be, but it's more common for graduations and retirements.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'lacné hodinky' (cheap watch) would be the functional opposite.
Only if the smartwatch itself is made of gold. Otherwise, say 'zlaté smart hodinky'.
The phrase is neutral, but the object is associated with formal occasions.
It's a voiced 'h', like in the English word 'ahead'.
Expressions liées
mať zlaté ručičky
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čas sú peniaze
builds ontime is money
presný ako hodinky
similarvery punctual
pozlátené hodinky
specialized formgold-plated watch
strieborné hodinky
contrastsilver watch
