A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Malé auto

Small car

意味

A vehicle of compact size.

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文化的背景

Slovakia is a global leader in car production. Small cars like the Peugeot 208 or Citroën C3 are manufactured here, making 'malé auto' a part of national pride and economy. In many European cities, including Slovak ones, streets are narrow. A 'malé auto' is often a more prestigious choice for a city dweller than a large SUV because it shows practicality. Historically, small cars were the only ones available to the general public. This has left a legacy where 'malé auto' is associated with the 'everyman'. For young Slovaks, a 'malé auto' is often their first major purchase, symbolizing independence and the start of their professional life.

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Gender is Key

Always remember that 'auto' is neuter. This is the most common mistake for beginners.

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Don't say 'malý auto'

Even though it sounds similar, 'malý' is masculine and will sound very wrong to a native speaker.

意味

A vehicle of compact size.

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Gender is Key

Always remember that 'auto' is neuter. This is the most common mistake for beginners.

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Don't say 'malý auto'

Even though it sounds similar, 'malý' is masculine and will sound very wrong to a native speaker.

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Use the Diminutive

If you want to sound more like a native and show you like your car, use 'autíčko' instead of 'malé auto'.

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Parking Context

When talking about parking, 'malé auto' is your best friend. Mention it to explain why you found a spot so easily.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'auto'.

To je ______ auto.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé

'Auto' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective form 'malé'.

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Mám ______ auto do mesta.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé

The context of 'into the city' (do mesta) strongly suggests the use of 'malé' (small).

Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation.

Match the pairs:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé auto = small car, veľké auto = big car, staré auto = old car, nové auto = new car

Basic adjective-noun matching.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Aké auto hľadáš? B: Hľadám ______, lebo v meste je málo miesta.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé auto

The reason 'little space in the city' implies a small car.

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Gender Agreement

Masculine
malý dom small house
Feminine
malá izba small room
Neuter
malé auto small car

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'auto'. Choose A1

To je ______ auto.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé

'Auto' is a neuter noun, so it requires the neuter adjective form 'malé'.

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Mám ______ auto do mesta.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé

The context of 'into the city' (do mesta) strongly suggests the use of 'malé' (small).

Match the Slovak phrase with its English translation. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé auto = small car, veľké auto = big car, staré auto = old car, nové auto = new car

Basic adjective-noun matching.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Aké auto hľadáš? B: Hľadám ______, lebo v meste je málo miesta.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: malé auto

The reason 'little space in the city' implies a small car.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting at a car company.

No, 'auto' is neuter, so you must use the neuter adjective 'malé'.

The plural is 'malé autá'. Note the long 'á' at the end of 'autá'.

You say 'Som v malom aute'. This uses the locative case.

Mostly, but 'autíčko' is more affectionate or refers to a toy.

It means 'city car', which is usually a 'malé auto'.

Yes, they are very popular due to high fuel prices and tight parking in cities.

No, it is always neuter. However, 'automobil' is masculine.

Often yes, but not necessarily. A Mini Cooper is a 'malé auto' but it is not cheap.

It is 'malých áut'.

関連フレーズ

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veľké auto

contrast

big car

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mestské auto

similar

city car

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ojazdené auto

builds on

used car

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osobné auto

specialized form

passenger car

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elektrické auto

builds on

electric car

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