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Performing household chores to tidy up.
문화적 배경
Saturday is the traditional day for 'upratovanie'. Many families spend the entire morning cleaning together before having a large lunch. There is a strong emphasis on 'poriadkumilovnosť' (orderliness). A messy house is often seen as a sign of a messy life or lack of discipline. In villages, cleaning often extends to the 'dvor' (yard) and the street in front of the house, showing pride in the property to the whole community. Younger generations are increasingly hiring professional services or using robot vacuums, but the social pressure to have a clean house for guests remains high.
Use the reflexive 'si'
Saying 'upratujem si dom' makes it sound more personal, like you are taking care of your own space.
Don't say 'čistiť' for tidying
Native speakers will understand you, but it sounds like you are scrubbing the walls with chemicals.
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Performing household chores to tidy up.
Use the reflexive 'si'
Saying 'upratujem si dom' makes it sound more personal, like you are taking care of your own space.
Don't say 'čistiť' for tidying
Native speakers will understand you, but it sounds like you are scrubbing the walls with chemicals.
The 'Guest Apology'
Even if you just finished tidying, it's polite to say 'Prepáčte za ten neporiadok' when guests arrive.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'upratovať' in the present tense.
My každú sobotu __________ dom.
The subject is 'My' (we), so the verb must end in '-ujeme'.
Choose the best sentence to describe a finished action.
Which sentence means 'I finished tidying the house'?
'Upratal' is the perfective form, indicating the action is complete.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Situation: You are inviting a friend over, but your house is a mess.
This explains why you are busy preparing for their arrival.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Čo robíš? B: __________ dom, lebo zajtra príde návšteva.
The question is in the present tense ('Čo robíš?'), so the answer should also be in the present tense ('Upratujem').
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시각 학습 자료
Čo patrí k upratovaniu domu?
Nástroje (Tools)
- • vysávač
- • metla
- • mop
Činnosti (Actions)
- • vysávať
- • utierať prach
- • umývať podlahu
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제My každú sobotu __________ dom.
The subject is 'My' (we), so the verb must end in '-ujeme'.
Which sentence means 'I finished tidying the house'?
'Upratal' is the perfective form, indicating the action is complete.
Situation: You are inviting a friend over, but your house is a mess.
This explains why you are busy preparing for their arrival.
A: Čo robíš? B: __________ dom, lebo zajtra príde návšteva.
The question is in the present tense ('Čo robíš?'), so the answer should also be in the present tense ('Upratujem').
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문'Upratovať' is the process (I am tidying), while 'upratať' is the result (I have finished tidying).
Yes, you can say 'upratovať kanceláriu', but 'upratovať dom' is the specific collocation for a home.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both casual talk and formal writing.
You can say 'Neznášam upratovať' or 'Neznášam upratovanie'.
Vysávač (vacuum), metla (broom), handra (rag), and mop.
Usually, laundry is considered a separate task ('prať'), but it can be part of a 'veľké upratovanie'.
Young people might say 'pucovať', though that often means scrubbing specifically.
Yes, but 'upratujem si izbu' is more natural.
It means 'spring cleaning', a very common tradition in Slovakia.
The word is 'upratovačka'.
관련 표현
robiť poriadok
synonymTo make order / to tidy up.
vysávať
specialized formTo vacuum.
umývať riad
similarTo wash dishes.
jarné upratovanie
specialized formSpring cleaning.
