When you're just starting out in Slovak, one very useful word to learn is dole. It's an adverb, which means it tells you more about an action or a place.
Think of it as the opposite of 'up.' So, if something is moving downwards or located in a lower position, you'll use dole.
It's a straightforward word and you'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations.
For example, if you want to say 'go down,' you'd use ísť dole.
When talking about movement or direction in Slovak, dole is a key word to know. As an adverb, it directly translates to 'down'. You'll often hear it in simple commands or descriptions of movement. Think of it as the opposite of 'hore' (up).
You can use it to indicate something moving downwards, or simply located in a lower position. It's a straightforward word, but essential for giving and understanding basic directions.
When we talk about moving something or someone to a lower position, or indicating a lower place, the Slovak adverb dole is very handy. It's the direct equivalent of "down" in English. Think about telling someone to sit down, or pointing out that something is located downstairs. You'll often hear it in commands or descriptive sentences.
For example, if you want to say "Go down!" you would use "Choď dole!". Or, to say "The book fell down," you'd say "Kniha spadla dole." It's a fundamental word for describing direction and location.
When we talk about something being 'dole,' we mean it's in a lower position, directly beneath something else, or moving towards a lower point. It's often used with verbs of motion like 'ísť' (to go) or 'pozerať' (to look) to indicate direction.
For example, 'Ísť dole' means 'to go down,' and 'pozerať dole' means 'to look down.' It can also refer to a location, such as 'dole v pivnici' (down in the cellar).
Be careful not to confuse 'dole' with 'pod' (under/below), which usually describes a static position directly beneath an object, whereas 'dole' often implies movement or a more general lower area.
While 'dole' is quite versatile, in more formal or specific contexts, you might encounter phrases like 'na spodku' (at the bottom) or 'v nižších polohách' (in lower positions) to convey similar ideas with greater precision.
§ Basic meaning of 'dole'
The Slovak word 'dole' is an adverb and it simply means 'down' or 'downstairs'. It's a very common word, so you'll hear and use it a lot. Think of it as the opposite of 'hore' (up, upstairs).
- Word Type
- Adverb
- Meaning
- Down, downstairs
§ How to use 'dole' in a sentence
'Dole' is pretty straightforward. You use it when you want to express movement or position in a downward direction. It doesn't change its form, no matter who is going down or what is going down. That's the beauty of adverbs in Slovak!
Idem dole.
Translation hint: I am going down.
Pozri sa dole!
Translation hint: Look down!
§ Common phrases with 'dole'
You'll often hear 'dole' in specific phrases. Here are a few common ones that are good to know:
- Phrase
- ísť dole
Translation hint: to go down
Chcem ísť dole po schodoch.
Translation hint: I want to go down the stairs.
- Phrase
- dole kopcom
Translation hint: downhill (literally 'down a hill')
Lyžujeme sa dole kopcom.
Translation hint: We are skiing downhill.
- Phrase
- ísť dole vodou
Translation hint: to go downhill (figuratively, to deteriorate)
Jeho zdravie ide dole vodou.
Translation hint: His health is going downhill.
§ 'Dole' vs. prepositions
Sometimes 'dole' can be combined with prepositions to give more specific meanings. The most common one you'll see is 'z' (from) when you're talking about coming down from something.
- Combination
- ísť z + (Genitive case) + dole
Translation hint: to come down from (something)
Idem z kopca dole.
Translation hint: I am coming down from the hill.
You can also use 'dole' to describe something being 'at the bottom' or 'below'. In these cases, it acts as a simple adverb of place.
Kniha je dole na stole.
Translation hint: The book is down (below) on the table.
§ Summary for 'dole'
'Dole' is a fundamental Slovak adverb for expressing 'down' or 'downstairs'. It's easy to use because it doesn't change form. Just remember its basic meaning and how it pairs with common verbs of movement like 'ísť' (to go) or 'pozrieť sa' (to look). Pay attention to prepositions like 'z' when you're talking about movement from an elevated position. Keep practicing these examples, and 'dole' will become second nature to you.
Dole: Implies a destination, or being at the bottom. It often answers the question 'Kde?' (Where?). Dolu: Implies direction of movement. It often answers the question 'Kam?' (Whither/To where?).
Je dole. (He is down / downstairs.)
Choď dolu schodmi. (Go down the stairs.)
Le savais-tu ?
The root 'dol-' appears in many Slavic words related to low places or depression, like 'dolina' (valley).
Guide de prononciation
- Mispronouncing the 'o' as in 'doll' rather than the shorter 'o' sound.
- Not stressing the first syllable.
Grammaire à connaître
Can be used with verbs of motion to indicate downward direction. For example, 'ísť dole' (to go down) or 'pozrieť sa dole' (to look down).
Idem dole schodmi. (I am going down the stairs.)
It can be used to indicate a lower position or location. For example, 'dole kopcom' (downhill).
Jeho dom je dole kopcom. (His house is downhill.)
It can be combined with prepositions to form more complex expressions. For example, 'spadnúť dole' (to fall down).
Spadol som dole zo stoličky. (I fell down from the chair.)
When referring to temperature or levels, 'dole' means 'low' or 'down'.
Teplota ide dole. (The temperature is going down.)
It can also be used figuratively to mean 'depressed' or 'unhappy' when used with verbs like 'cítiť sa'.
Cítim sa dole. (I feel down.)
Exemples par niveau
Pozri sa dole.
Look down.
Choď dole schodmi.
Go down the stairs.
Kniha spadla dole.
The book fell down.
Dole v pivnici je chladno.
It's cold down in the cellar.
Počujem zvuky dole.
I hear sounds downstairs.
Obleč si sveter, je ti zima dole?
Put on a sweater, are you cold down there?
Sneh padá dole z oblohy.
Snow is falling down from the sky.
On ide dole z kopca.
He is going down the hill.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Choď dole!
Go down! (imperative)
Pozerám sa dole.
I am looking down.
Dal som to dole.
I put it down.
Padol dole zo schodov.
He fell down the stairs.
Musíš zísť dole.
You have to come down.
Vták letel dole k zemi.
The bird flew down to the ground.
Teplota klesla dole.
The temperature dropped down.
Vyhodil smeti dole.
He threw the rubbish down.
Sklonil sa dole, aby niečo zdvihol.
He bent down to pick something up.
Hoď to dole!
Throw it down! (imperative)
Souvent confondu avec
Opposite of 'dole', meaning 'up' or 'above'.
Preposition meaning 'under' or 'below', referring to position.
Adverb meaning 'low', describing a state rather than a direction.
Expressions idiomatiques
"ísť dole vodou"
To go downhill (literally 'to go down the water')
Ich vzťah išiel dole vodou. (Their relationship went downhill.)
neutral"pozerať sa dole na niekoho"
To look down on someone
Prečo sa na neho pozeráš dole? (Why do you look down on him?)
neutral"dať si dole čiapku"
To take off one's hat
Daj si dole čiapku, prosím. (Take off your hat, please.)
neutral"dostať sa dole (z niečoho)"
To get down (from something)
Dostal sa dole zo stromu. (He got down from the tree.)
neutral"hore-dole"
Up and down, back and forth
Chodí hore-dole po izbe. (He walks up and down the room.)
neutral"mať to dole z krku"
To have it off one's neck (to be done with something unpleasant)
Konečne to mám dole z krku! (Finally I have it off my neck! / I'm finally done with it!)
informal"dole s...!"
Down with...!
Dole s tyraniou! (Down with tyranny!)
formal"odísť s dlhým nosom dole"
To leave empty-handed/disappointed (literally 'to leave with a long nose down')
Odišli s dlhým nosom dole, nič nezískali. (They left empty-handed, they got nothing.)
neutral"ísť dole kopcom"
To go downhill (literally 'to go down the hill')
Jeho zdravie ide dole kopcom. (His health is going downhill.)
neutral"dole hlavou"
Upside down (literally 'down head')
Obrázok bol zavesený dole hlavou. (The picture was hung upside down.)
neutralFacile à confondre
'hore' means 'up' or 'above', often confused with 'dole' (down).
Dole means down, hore means up. Think of a 'hole' going 'down' and 'horn' going 'up'.
Choď dole. (Go down.) vs. Choď hore. (Go up.)
'pod' means 'under' or 'below', which can seem similar to 'down' in some contexts.
'Dole' describes a direction (moving downwards), while 'pod' describes a position (being underneath something).
Kniha spadla dole. (The book fell down.) vs. Kniha je pod stolom. (The book is under the table.)
'na zemi' means 'on the ground'. While 'dole' can imply being on the ground, they are not interchangeable.
'Dole' is a direction, 'na zemi' is a location. You can go 'dole' onto 'na zemi'.
Pozri dole. (Look down.) vs. Leží na zemi. (It's lying on the ground.)
'spod' means 'from under'. This preposition implies movement away from an 'under' position, which can be confused with 'dole' describing general downward movement.
'Dole' is a simple direction. 'Spod' implies origin of movement from an 'under' position.
Vyšiel spod stola. (He came out from under the table.) vs. Zišiel dole. (He went down.)
'nízko' means 'low'. This is an adjective or adverb describing a low position, which can be confused with the direction 'dole'.
'Dole' is about motion or direction. 'Nízko' describes a state of being at a low level.
Letí dole. (It's flying down.) vs. Letí nízko. (It's flying low.)
Comment l'utiliser
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Dole is an adverb meaning 'down'. It's used to indicate a downward direction or position.
You'll often hear it with verbs of motion like ísť (to go), pozrieť (to look), or padnúť (to fall).
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A common mistake is confusing dole with pod (under). While both relate to lower positions, dole is about direction or general 'downness', whereas pod means 'under' something specific.
For example, you say ísť dole (to go down), but kniha je pod stolom (the book is under the table).
Astuces
Basic Direction
Start by understanding that 'dole' primarily means down or downwards. It's a fundamental directional adverb.
Opposite of 'hore'
Learn 'dole' in contrast to its opposite: 'hore' (up). This pairing helps solidify both words in your memory.
Movement Verb Partner
You'll often hear 'dole' used with verbs of movement, like 'ísť' (to go), 'padnúť' (to fall), or 'pozerať sa' (to look).
Common Phrases
Practice common phrases such as 'ísť dole' (to go down) or 'pozrieť sa dole' (to look down). Repetition is key.
Contextual Use
Remember that 'dole' can also mean below or at the bottom depending on the context, often when describing location rather than just direction.
Pronunciation Practice
Pay attention to the pronunciation: 'do-le'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in hot, and 'e' is like the 'e' in bed.
Visual Association
When learning, visualize an arrow pointing down every time you think of 'dole'. Strong visual cues help retention.
Listen for it
Actively listen for 'dole' in Slovak songs, movies, or conversations. Hearing it in natural speech helps you understand its usage.
Simple Sentences
Form simple sentences like 'Ján ide dole' (Jan goes down) or 'Pozri dole!' (Look down!). Keep it basic at A1 level.
No Preposition Needed
As an adverb, 'dole' doesn't usually require a preposition directly before it when indicating direction. It stands on its own, unlike 'down' in some English constructions.
Origine du mot
Proto-Slavic
Sens originel : *dolъ (bottom, lower part)
Indo-European (Balto-Slavic branch)Contexte culturel
When giving directions in Slovak, 'dole' is a fundamental word to know. It's often paired with verbs of movement to indicate going downwards, like 'ísť dole' (to go down) or 'pozrieť sa dole' (to look down). It's also used in phrases like 'dole hlavou' (upside down).
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Giving directions
- Choďte dole schodmi.
- Býva dole.
- Idem dole do mesta.
Referring to location (below/under)
- Kniha spadla dole.
- Pôjdeme dole k rieke.
- Pozri sa dole!
Temperature/price changes
- Teplota išla dole.
- Ceny idú dole.
- Nálada išla dole.
Describing movement
- Skočil dole.
- Zostúpil dole z kopca.
- Plávam dole prúdom.
Figurative use (e.g., in a competition)
- Dole s tým!
- Dole s pravítkami!
- Dole s vojnami!
Amorces de conversation
"Kam ideme? Ideme dole?"
"Je tam dole niečo zaujímavé?"
"Potrebujeme ísť dole, aby sme to našli?"
"Čo je dole pod stolom?"
"Prečo išla teplota tak rýchlo dole?"
Sujets d'écriture
Popíšte, čo by ste videli, keby ste sa pozerali dole z vysokého kopca.
Napíšte o situácii, kedy išla vaša nálada dole a ako ste sa cítili.
Predstavte si, že dávate pokyny niekomu, kto je dole. Čo by ste mu povedali?
Popíšte cestu, ktorou by ste šli dole z vášho domu do obchodu.
Čo si myslíte o frázach ako 'Dole s ...'? Aké pocity vo vás vyvolávajú?
Teste-toi 84 questions
Choďte ___ schodmi. (Go ___ the stairs.)
The word 'dole' means 'down', which fits the context of going down the stairs.
Pozri sa ___. (Look ___.)
'Dole' means 'down', so 'pozri sa dole' means 'look down'.
Kniha spadla ___. (The book fell ___.)
When something falls, it typically falls 'down', which is 'dole'.
Prosím, položte to ___ na zem. (Please, put it ___ on the ground.)
To put something 'down' on the ground, you use 'dole'.
Ide ___ z kopca. (He is going ___ the hill.)
'Dole' means 'down', which is appropriate for going down a hill.
Slnko zapadá ___. (The sun sets ___.)
The sun 'goes down' or 'sets' (zapadá dole).
Go down the stairs. The word you are listening for is 'dole'.
Look down. The word you are listening for is 'dole'.
It fell down. The word you are listening for is 'dole'.
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Choď dole.
Focus: dole (DOH-leh)
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Pád dole.
Focus: pád dole (paad DOH-leh)
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Pozri sa dole.
Focus: dole (DOH-leh)
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Write a short sentence saying that someone is going down. Use the word 'dole'.
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On ide dole.
Translate this sentence into Slovak: 'The book is down.'
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Kniha je dole.
Complete the sentence: 'Pádlo je ___.' (The paddle is ___.)
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Pádlo je dole.
Kde je mačka? (Where is the cat?)
Read this passage:
Ahoj! Kde je mačka? Mačka je dole. Tam je. Vidíš ju?
Kde je mačka? (Where is the cat?)
The passage states 'Mačka je dole.' which means 'The cat is down.'
The passage states 'Mačka je dole.' which means 'The cat is down.'
Kam máš ísť? (Where should you go?)
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Prosím, choď dole. Tam je tvoja taška. Vezmi si ju.
Kam máš ísť? (Where should you go?)
The sentence 'Prosím, choď dole.' means 'Please, go down.'
The sentence 'Prosím, choď dole.' means 'Please, go down.'
Kde je kniha? (Where is the book?)
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Stôl je tu. Kniha je dole pod stolom.
Kde je kniha? (Where is the book?)
The passage says 'Kniha je dole pod stolom,' which translates to 'The book is down under the table.' So, it is under the table.
The passage says 'Kniha je dole pod stolom,' which translates to 'The book is down under the table.' So, it is under the table.
Choose the correct Slovak translation for 'The ball rolled down the hill.'
'Dole' means 'down'. 'Lopta sa kotúľala dole kopcom' directly translates to 'The ball rolled down the hill.'
Which sentence correctly uses 'dole'?
'Dole' means 'down', so 'Pozri sa dole' means 'Look down'.
If someone tells you to 'Choď dole', what are they asking you to do?
'Choď' means 'go', and 'dole' means 'down'.
The word 'dole' can be used to describe something moving downwards.
'Dole' is an adverb meaning 'down', and it is commonly used to describe movement in a downward direction.
In the sentence 'Ide dole schodmi', 'dole' means 'up'.
'Dole' means 'down'. So 'Ide dole schodmi' means 'He/She is going down the stairs.'
If you are told to 'Daj to dole', you should put something higher up.
'Daj to dole' means 'Put it down'.
Listen for 'dole' and understand the action.
Identify 'dole' in the context of movement.
Focus on 'dole' as it relates to an object's position.
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Idem dole.
Focus: dole
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Pozri dole!
Focus: dole
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Choďte dole.
Focus: Choďte dole
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Write a sentence using 'dole' to describe someone going to a lower floor in a building. For example, 'She is going down to the ground floor.'
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Ona ide dole na prízemie.
Write a sentence telling someone to put something 'down' from a high place. For example, 'Please put the book down from the shelf.'
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Prosím, daj knihu dole z police.
Write a sentence describing an action of looking 'down'. For example, 'He looked down at his shoes.'
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Pozrel sa dole na svoje topánky.
Kam išla Jana po tom, čo vzala kľúče?
Read this passage:
Jana chcela ísť von, ale jej kľúče boli na stole. Stôl bol príliš vysoko, takže si musela stiahnuť stoličku. Sadla si a vzala kľúče. Potom išla dole schodmi.
Kam išla Jana po tom, čo vzala kľúče?
The passage says 'Potom išla dole schodmi.' (Then she went down the stairs.)
The passage says 'Potom išla dole schodmi.' (Then she went down the stairs.)
Prečo Peter išiel dole?
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Peter bol v knižnici na druhom poschodí. Chcel si pozrieť noviny, ktoré boli na prízemí. Musel ísť dole, aby ich našiel.
Prečo Peter išiel dole?
The passage states 'Chcel si pozrieť noviny, ktoré boli na prízemí. Musel ísť dole, aby ich našiel.' (He wanted to look at the newspapers that were on the ground floor. He had to go down to find them.)
The passage states 'Chcel si pozrieť noviny, ktoré boli na prízemí. Musel ísť dole, aby ich našiel.' (He wanted to look at the newspapers that were on the ground floor. He had to go down to find them.)
Čo povedala učiteľka dieťaťu?
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Deti sa hrali v parku. Jedno dieťa spadlo z hojdačky. Učiteľka k nemu rýchlo prišla a pomohla mu vstať. Povedala: 'Pozri dole, kde si spadol.'
Čo povedala učiteľka dieťaťu?
The passage says 'Povedala: 'Pozri dole, kde si spadol.'' (She said: 'Look down where you fell.')
The passage says 'Povedala: 'Pozri dole, kde si spadol.'' (She said: 'Look down where you fell.')
This means 'Go down the stairs.' 'Choďte' is the imperative for 'go', 'dole' means 'down', and 'schodmi' means 'the stairs' (instrumental case).
This means 'Look down.' 'Pozri sa' is the imperative for 'look', and 'dole' means 'down'.
This means 'The train went down the hill.' 'Vlak' is 'train', 'išiel' is 'went', 'dole' is 'down', and 'kopcom' is 'the hill' (instrumental case).
Which sentence correctly uses 'dole' to indicate a downward direction?
'Dole' means 'down'. Going 'down to the cellar' is the correct usage.
Choose the best translation for: 'The ball rolled down the hill.'
'Dole kopcom' means 'down the hill'.
If someone tells you 'Daj to dole!', what are they asking you to do?
'Daj to dole' is a common phrase meaning 'put it down'.
The sentence 'Vták letí dole z oblohy' means 'The bird flies down from the sky.'
'Dole z oblohy' correctly indicates a downward movement from the sky.
In the phrase 'Ide dole s cenou', 'dole' implies an increase in price.
'Ide dole s cenou' means the price is decreasing, so 'dole' implies a reduction.
When someone says 'Poď dole!', they are inviting you to come upstairs.
'Poď dole!' means 'Come down!', not 'come upstairs'. 'Hore' would be for upstairs.
Listen for directions to go somewhere and wait.
Listen for a suggestion to look in a specific direction.
Listen for an action of falling and a consequence.
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Môžeš ísť dole a otvoriť dvere, prosím?
Focus: dole
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Vidím ťa dole pri fontáne.
Focus: dole
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Polož to dole na stôl.
Focus: dole
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This sentence means 'He went down the stairs.' The word 'dole' is an adverb meaning 'down.'
This sentence means 'He looked down from the window.' The word 'dole' indicates direction.
This sentence means 'Put the book down on the table.' 'Dole' here signifies placing something in a lower position.
Popíšte, ako by ste dali niekomu pokyny, aby išiel 'dole' po schodoch do pivnice, a vysvetlite, prečo je dôležité byť opatrný.
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Ak idete dole po schodoch do pivnice, buďte veľmi opatrní. Schody môžu byť tmavé a klzké. Držte sa zábradlia a dávajte pozor, kam šliapete.
Predstavte si, že ste v lese a hľadáte huby. Opíšte, ako idete 'dole' k potoku, kde zvyčajne rastú najlepšie huby. Použite detailný opis prostredia.
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Kráčal som pomaly dole k potoku, kde som vedel, že nájdem najlepšie huby. Cesta bola mierne strmá a plná listov, ktoré šuchotali pod nohami. Vzduch bol vlhký a cítil som vôňu machu a zeme.
Vysvetlite rozdiel v používaní slova 'dole' vo frázach 'ísť dole kopcom' (fyzicky) a 'ísť dole kopcom' (metaforicky, napr. v živote alebo v obchode).
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Keď povieme 'ísť dole kopcom' vo fyzickom zmysle, myslíme tým klesanie po svahu. Napríklad: 'Lyžiar išiel dole kopcom veľmi rýchlo.' Ak to použijeme metaforicky, znamená to, že sa niečo zhoršuje, napríklad: 'Jeho podnikanie išlo dole kopcom po finančnej kríze.'
Prečo si majiteľ domu postavil nádrž na dažďovú vodu?
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Starý dom stál na samom vrchu kopca a z jeho okien bolo vidieť celé údolie. Keď však chcel majiteľ ísť po vodu k studni, musel ísť vždy dole po úzkom chodníku, ktorý bol počas dažďov veľmi klzký. Preto si nakoniec dal postaviť nádrž na dažďovú vodu priamo pri dome, aby nemusel tak často chodiť dole.
Prečo si majiteľ domu postavil nádrž na dažďovú vodu?
V texte sa uvádza, že chodník k studni bol počas dažďov veľmi klzký a majiteľ preto nechcel tak často chodiť dole.
V texte sa uvádza, že chodník k studni bol počas dažďov veľmi klzký a majiteľ preto nechcel tak často chodiť dole.
Aké nebezpečenstvo hrozilo pri zostupe dole svahom?
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Počas turistiky v horách sme sa dostali na úpätie strmého svahu. Náš sprievodca nám povedal, že musíme ísť veľmi pomaly dole, pretože terén je skalnatý a hrozí riziko pošmyknutia. Varoval nás aj pred voľnými kameňmi, ktoré by sa mohli zrútiť dole.
Aké nebezpečenstvo hrozilo pri zostupe dole svahom?
Text jasne spomína 'riziko pošmyknutia' a 'voľné kamene, ktoré by sa mohli zrútiť dole'.
Text jasne spomína 'riziko pošmyknutia' a 'voľné kamene, ktoré by sa mohli zrútiť dole'.
Ako sa dostanete do podzemnej garáže?
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V centre mesta je nová podzemná garáž. Aby ste sa tam dostali, musíte ísť dole rampou. Je to veľmi pohodlné, pretože sa vyhnete hľadaniu parkovacieho miesta na ulici. Keď zaparkujete, môžete ísť buď pešo hore alebo výťahom.
Ako sa dostanete do podzemnej garáže?
Text uvádza, že 'musíte ísť dole rampou', aby ste sa dostali do podzemnej garáže.
Text uvádza, že 'musíte ísť dole rampou', aby ste sa dostali do podzemnej garáže.
This sentence describes someone running down the stairs like crazy. 'Bežal' means ran, 'dole' means down, 'schodmi' means stairs (instrumental case), 'ako' means like, and 'blázon' means a lunatic/madman.
The sentence translates to 'She looked down from the balcony onto the street.' 'Pozrela' is she looked, 'dole' is down, 'z balkóna' is from the balcony, and 'na ulicu' is onto the street.
This means 'The temperature went down during the night.' 'Teplota' is temperature, 'išla' is went, 'dole' is down, 'počas' is during, and 'noci' is night (genitive case).
Popíšte, ako by ste navigovali niekoho, kto sa snaží nájsť skryté dvere v suteréne starej budovy, pričom používate slovo "dole" v rôznych kontextoch.
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Najprv choďte dole schodiskom do suterénu. Potom sa pozrite dole na podlahu, či tam nie sú nejaké stopy. Skryté dvere sú umiestnené niekde dole, blízko starej piecky. Musíte ísť dole ešte o niekoľko krokov a otočiť sa doprava.
Predstavte si, že ste architekt a vysvetľujete klientovi, prečo je dôležité mať v novostavbe bezpečné schodisko vedúce dole do pivnice, najmä s ohľadom na povodne. Použite slovo "dole" aspoň trikrát.
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Je kľúčové navrhnúť robustné schodisko, ktoré vedie dole do pivnice, aby odolalo náročným podmienkam. V prípade povodne, voda steká dole, a preto musí byť vstup do pivnice zabezpečený. Takisto, je dôležité, aby materiály použité na schodisko dole boli vodotesné a odolné.
Ste novinár a píšete správu o nedávnom objave archeológov, ktorí našli starobylé artefakty hlboko dole pod zemou. Opíšte proces výkopových prác a dôležitosť objavu. Použite slovo "dole" viackrát.
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Archeológovia strávili mesiace hĺbením hlboko dole pod zemou, kde objavili rozsiahle nálezisko starobylých artefaktov. Museli ísť čoraz viac dole, kým sa dostali k vrstvám, ktoré obsahovali tieto neoceniteľné predmety. Tento objav posúva naše chápanie histórie oveľa dole do minulosti.
Prečo mali pivnice mliekárne chladné podmienky?
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V hlbokom údolí, kde sa rieka vinula pomedzi strmé svahy, stála stará mliekáreň. Jej základy siahali hlboko dole do zeme, kde sa pod nimi ukrývali chladné pivnice. Z týchto pivníc sa šírila vôňa čerstvého syra, ktorá lákala nielen miestnych, ale aj turistov, ktorí putovali dole cestičkami lemujúcimi rieku.
Prečo mali pivnice mliekárne chladné podmienky?
Text uvádza, že základy siahali hlboko dole do zeme, kde sa pod nimi ukrývali chladné pivnice, čo implikuje, že umiestnenie pod zemou je dôvodom ich chladu.
Text uvádza, že základy siahali hlboko dole do zeme, kde sa pod nimi ukrývali chladné pivnice, čo implikuje, že umiestnenie pod zemou je dôvodom ich chladu.
Prečo sa obyvatelia museli evakuovať?
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Počas intenzívnej búrky sa silný vietor preháňal nad mestom a strhával strechy z domov. Voda sa valila dole ulicami a zaplavovala nízko položené oblasti. Obyvatelia, ktorí žili v domoch na úpätí kopca, museli evakuovať, pretože voda stúpala nebezpečne vysoko a hrozilo, že prenikne aj dole do suterénov.
Prečo sa obyvatelia museli evakuovať?
Text jasne uvádza, že evakuácia bola nutná, pretože voda stúpala nebezpečne vysoko a hrozilo zaplavenie suterénov.
Text jasne uvádza, že evakuácia bola nutná, pretože voda stúpala nebezpečne vysoko a hrozilo zaplavenie suterénov.
Čo bolo najväčším objavom na konci expedície?
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Expedícia do jaskyne bola náročná, ale fascinujúca. Horolezci sa spúšťali hlboko dole do útrob zeme, kde objavovali neznáme formácie stalaktitov a stalagmitov. Každý krok dole bol plný napätia a objavovania. Na samom dne, hlboko dole, našli podzemné jazero, ktoré bolo nedotknuté ľudskou prítomnosťou.
Čo bolo najväčším objavom na konci expedície?
Pasáž explicitne uvádza, že na samom dne našli podzemné jazero, ktoré bolo nedotknuté ľudskou prítomnosťou, čo predstavuje vrchol objavov.
Pasáž explicitne uvádza, že na samom dne našli podzemné jazero, ktoré bolo nedotknuté ľudskou prítomnosťou, čo predstavuje vrchol objavov.
V kontexte komplikovaných geopolitických rokovaní, ktorá z nasledujúcich možností najlepšie vystihuje pocit, keď sa situácia vyvíja k horšiemu, teda 'ide dole'?
Vo veľmi formálnom a komplexnom vyjadrení, 'implodovať do dezintegrácie' znamená, že sa niečo vnútorne zrúti a rozpadne, čo je ekvivalent k 'ísť dole' v zmysle zhoršovania. Ostatné možnosti opisujú zlepšenie, stabilitu alebo pozitívny vývoj.
Ktorá z nasledujúcich viet najpresnejšie vyjadruje, že autorita alebo vplyv určitej inštitúcie systematicky klesá, pričom 'ide dole' znamená stratu postavenia?
'Erodovať exponenciálnym tempom' znamená postupne a rýchlo sa zmenšovať, znehodnocovať, čo presne opisuje stratu postavenia alebo vplyvu, t.j. 'ísť dole'. Ostatné vety naznačujú stabilitu, zlepšenie alebo vrchol.
Ak hovoríme o finančných trhoch a 'dole' znamená pokles hodnoty, ktorá frazeológia najlepšie opisuje hromadný a prudký prepad cien akcií?
'Dramaticky implodovať' v kontexte trhu znamená prudký a rozsiahly pokles hodnoty, čo je ekvivalent k 'ísť dole' v zmysle finančného prepadu. Ostatné možnosti opisujú rast, vrchol alebo stabilitu.
Tvrdenie: Ak je hospodárstvo v recesii a ceny neustále klesajú, môžeme konštatovať, že ekonomika 'ide dole' v zmysle svojho výkonu a stability.
Áno, 'ísť dole' v ekonomickom kontexte jasne odkazuje na zhoršovanie situácie, pokles výkonu a stability, čo je charakteristické pre recesiu a klesajúce ceny.
Tvrdenie: Vo filozofickej diskusii o morálnom úpadku spoločnosti, fráza 'ísť dole' implikuje transcendentný vzostup etických hodnôt.
Nie, 'ísť dole' v kontexte morálneho úpadku spoločnosti znamená presný opak, teda degradáciu, pokles alebo zhoršenie etických hodnôt, nie ich vzostup.
Tvrdenie: Ak komplexný projekt čelí neprekonateľným prekážkam a jeho realizácia sa zdá byť v ohrození, je správne povedať, že projekt 'ide dole' v zmysle jeho perspektívy úspešného dokončenia.
Áno, 'ísť dole' v tomto kontexte znamená, že projekt sa dostáva do problémov, jeho vyhliadky na úspech sa zhoršujú, a je ohrozený neúspechom.
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Basic Direction
Start by understanding that 'dole' primarily means down or downwards. It's a fundamental directional adverb.
Opposite of 'hore'
Learn 'dole' in contrast to its opposite: 'hore' (up). This pairing helps solidify both words in your memory.
Movement Verb Partner
You'll often hear 'dole' used with verbs of movement, like 'ísť' (to go), 'padnúť' (to fall), or 'pozerať sa' (to look).
Common Phrases
Practice common phrases such as 'ísť dole' (to go down) or 'pozrieť sa dole' (to look down). Repetition is key.
