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Krátka prestávka

Short break

意味

A brief pause from work.

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文化的背景

The 'desiata' (10 AM snack) is a traditional short break in schools where children eat a small sandwich brought from home. Smoking breaks are often referred to as a 'krátka prestávka', even if the person doesn't smoke, they might join for the social aspect. Intermissions are strictly timed, and the phrase is used to signal the audience to return to their seats. Long-distance buses (Slovak Lines/RegioJet) often announce a 'krátka prestávka' at major hubs for 10-15 minutes.

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The Accusative Rule

90% of the time you use this phrase, you'll need the '-u' ending: 'krátku prestávku'.

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Coffee is Key

In Slovakia, a 'krátka prestávka' is almost synonymous with having a coffee.

意味

A brief pause from work.

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The Accusative Rule

90% of the time you use this phrase, you'll need the '-u' ending: 'krátku prestávku'.

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Coffee is Key

In Slovakia, a 'krátka prestávka' is almost synonymous with having a coffee.

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Don't overstay

If you say 'krátka', keep it under 15 minutes or people will wonder where you are.

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Diminutives

Use 'pauzička' to sound instantly more like a native speaker in casual settings.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'krátka prestávka' in the accusative case.

Mám ________ ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: krátku prestávku

After the verb 'mať' (to have), we use the accusative case. Feminine '-a' changes to '-u'.

Which sentence is the most natural for an office setting?

How do you suggest a break to your boss?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Navrhujem krátku prestávku.

'Navrhujem' (I suggest) is professional and polite.

Match the phrase variation to the situation.

1. Pauzička, 2. Technická prestávka, 3. Veľká prestávka

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Pauzička' is informal, 'Technická' is for issues, 'Veľká' is for school.

🎉 スコア: /3

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Where to use Krátka Prestávka

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Work

  • Coffee
  • Email check
  • Stretching
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School

  • Moving classes
  • Snack
  • Chatting

Travel

  • Gas station
  • Leg stretch
  • Water

練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'krátka prestávka' in the accusative case. Fill Blank A1

Mám ________ ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: krátku prestávku

After the verb 'mať' (to have), we use the accusative case. Feminine '-a' changes to '-u'.

Which sentence is the most natural for an office setting? Choose A2

How do you suggest a break to your boss?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Navrhujem krátku prestávku.

'Navrhujem' (I suggest) is professional and polite.

Match the phrase variation to the situation. situation_matching B1

1. Pauzička, 2. Technická prestávka, 3. Veľká prestávka

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Pauzička' is informal, 'Technická' is for issues, 'Veľká' is for school.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, they are very similar. 'Prestávka' is more formal/standard, while 'pauza' is more casual and common in spoken language.

Usually between 5 and 15 minutes. Anything longer is just a 'prestávka' or a 'pauza'.

It's better to use 'pauza' for relationships. 'Krátka prestávka' sounds like you're just stopping a conversation for a minute.

Yes, in Slovak, the adjective must agree with the noun in case, gender, and number.

It's the 'big break' in schools, usually 15-20 minutes long, used for eating lunch or a snack.

Yes, it is a perfect synonym for 'krátka prestávka'.

Yes, for time-outs or short intervals between periods.

You say 'Mám prestávku'.

It sounds more like a 'w' (pre-stau-ka) because it is followed by a consonant.

Absolutely. 'Dám si krátku prestávku, ozvem sa potom' (I'll take a short break, I'll get back to you later) is very common.

関連フレーズ

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Pauza na kávu

specialized form

Coffee break

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Chvíľka voľna

similar

A moment of free time

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Oddych

synonym

Rest

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Zastávka

similar

A stop

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Pracovná prestávka

specialized form

Work break

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