A2 Collocation तटस्थ

Prísť načas

To arrive on time

मतलब

Arriving exactly when expected.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Punctuality is seen as a sign of 'serióznosť' (reliability). Being late without a phone call or text is considered rude. The 'akademická štvrťhodinka' allows students and teachers a 15-minute buffer. If a professor isn't there after 15 minutes, students often leave. In business, 'načas' often means 5 minutes early. Arriving exactly at the start time is the bare minimum. In smaller villages, social time is more fluid. An invitation for 'around 4' means anytime between 4 and 5.

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The 5-minute rule

In Slovakia, arriving 5 minutes before the agreed time is considered 'perfectly on time' for business.

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Don't be too early

Arriving more than 15 minutes early for a private house visit can be awkward for the host.

मतलब

Arriving exactly when expected.

💡

The 5-minute rule

In Slovakia, arriving 5 minutes before the agreed time is considered 'perfectly on time' for business.

⚠️

Don't be too early

Arriving more than 15 minutes early for a private house visit can be awkward for the host.

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Use 'stíham'

If you are running to a meeting and want to say you'll be on time, text: 'Stíham načas!'

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prísť' or 'chodiť' with 'načas'.

Peter je veľmi spoľahlivý, vždy ________ načas.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: chodí

Since the sentence says 'vždy' (always), we need the imperfective verb 'chodiť' to show a habit.

Which sentence is correct for a job interview at 9:00?

The interview is at 9:00. You arrive at 9:00.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Prišiel som načas.

'Načas' means exactly at the scheduled time.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Prepáč, že meškám. B: To je v poriadku, ale nabudúce skús ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: prísť načas

The speaker is asking the other person to be punctual next time.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: The train is scheduled for 14:30 and it arrives at 14:30.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Vlak prišiel načas.

Arriving exactly at the scheduled time is 'prísť načas'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Načas vs. Včas

Načas
Exact hour 9:00 for 9:00 meeting
Včas
Early enough 8:50 for 9:00 train

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prísť' or 'chodiť' with 'načas'. Fill Blank A2

Peter je veľmi spoľahlivý, vždy ________ načas.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: chodí

Since the sentence says 'vždy' (always), we need the imperfective verb 'chodiť' to show a habit.

Which sentence is correct for a job interview at 9:00? Choose A2

The interview is at 9:00. You arrive at 9:00.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Prišiel som načas.

'Načas' means exactly at the scheduled time.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Prepáč, že meškám. B: To je v poriadku, ale nabudúce skús ________.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: prísť načas

The speaker is asking the other person to be punctual next time.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: The train is scheduled for 14:30 and it arrives at 14:30.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Vlak prišiel načas.

Arriving exactly at the scheduled time is 'prísť načas'.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a business meeting to a chat with a friend.

'Načas' is exactly at the time. 'Včas' is early enough to do something.

It's better to say 'prísť načas' or 'byť dochvíľny'. 'Byť načas' is an anglicism.

You say 'Meškám' or 'Prídem neskoro'.

As an adverb meaning 'on time', it is written as one word: 'načas'.

In social settings, it's usually okay if you apologize. In professional settings, it's looked down upon.

No, 'načas' is an adverb and stays the same. Only the verb 'prísť' changes.

You can say 'stíhať to na sekundu' (to make it to the second).

Chodíš zvyčajne načas?

Yes, 'odovzdať prácu načas' means to submit work on time.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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prísť včas

similar

to arrive early enough

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meškať

contrast

to be late

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byť dochvíľny

synonym

to be punctual

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stihnúť to

builds on

to make it/to manage to arrive

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presne načas

specialized form

exactly on time

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