A2 Expression 중립

Som tu nový.

I am new here.

Explaining that one has just arrived or started.

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문화적 배경

Slovaks appreciate honesty. Admitting you are new is seen as a sign of respect for the local rules. The phrase is identical in Czech, reflecting the shared linguistic heritage. In modern Slovak offices, this phrase is used to initiate the onboarding process. When traveling in Slovakia, locals are very helpful to those who admit they are new.

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Gender Matters

Always check your gender. 'Nový' for men, 'nová' for women.

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Don't Overuse

Don't use this after you've been in a place for a long time.

Explaining that one has just arrived or started.

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Gender Matters

Always check your gender. 'Nový' for men, 'nová' for women.

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Don't Overuse

Don't use this after you've been in a place for a long time.

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Add a Question

Always follow up with a question to make the conversation flow.

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Be Polite

Adding 'Prepáčte' (Excuse me) makes you sound much more polite.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the adjective.

Som tu ____. (man)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: nový

The speaker is a man, so we use the masculine form 'nový'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural way to say you are new.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Som tu nový.

This is the most standard and natural word order in Slovak.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Ahoj, si tu nový? B: ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Áno, som tu nový.

The question asks if you are new, so 'Áno' (Yes) is the logical response.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are at a new office.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Som tu nový.

This is the best phrase to introduce your status as a newcomer.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the adjective. Fill Blank A1

Som tu ____. (man)

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: nový

The speaker is a man, so we use the masculine form 'nový'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the most natural way to say you are new.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Som tu nový.

This is the most standard and natural word order in Slovak.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Ahoj, si tu nový? B: ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Áno, som tu nový.

The question asks if you are new, so 'Áno' (Yes) is the logical response.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You are at a new office.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Som tu nový.

This is the best phrase to introduce your status as a newcomer.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, but it's better to say 'Som tu nový, ale rýchlo sa učím' (I am new here, but I learn quickly).

No, it's very polite and helpful.

Use 'Som tu nová'.

Yes, it's fine for internal emails.

'Nový' is for location, 'nováčik' is for skill/experience.

Only if you use it to explain a mistake.

It is neutral.

Yes, it's fine.

Use 'Sme tu noví'.

Yes, very common.

Yes, if you are asking for a table.

No-vee.

관련 표현

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Práve som prišiel

similar

I just arrived.

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Som tu prvýkrát

similar

I am here for the first time.

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Nevyznám sa tu

builds on

I don't know my way around here.

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Som tu cudzinec

similar

I am a foreigner here.

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