Meaning
Used to tell someone to relax.
Cultural Background
The 'Pohoda' lifestyle is a major cultural touchstone. 'Kľud' is the foundation of this. It's not about being lazy, but about not letting external stress ruin your inner peace. Slovaks and Czechs share this word (Czech: 'klid'). However, Czechs use it even more frequently as a filler word. Slovaks might find the Czech 'v klidu' slightly more 'cool' or 'Prague-style'. In the capital, 'Kľud' is often paired with English loanwords. You might hear 'Kľud, be cool'. In villages, 'kľud' often refers to the literal silence of nature. If you disturb the 'kľud' of a neighbor, it's a serious social offense.
The Diminutive Power
Use 'Klídek' if you want to sound extra relaxed. It's the ultimate 'no worries' word.
Don't over-use
Saying 'Kľud' too many times in an argument can make you sound condescending.
Meaning
Used to tell someone to relax.
The Diminutive Power
Use 'Klídek' if you want to sound extra relaxed. It's the ultimate 'no worries' word.
Don't over-use
Saying 'Kľud' too many times in an argument can make you sound condescending.
The 'Holy' Peace
Use 'Svätý kľud' to express deep gratitude for a moment of silence.
Test Yourself
Which word is most appropriate when a friend is panicking about a lost key?
Tvoj kamarát kričí: 'Stratil som kľúče!' Čo povieš?
'Kľud' is the best way to tell a friend to relax. 'Ticho' is too mean.
Complete the common phrase for 'Leave me alone'.
Daj mi ____!
The phrase is 'Daj mi kľud'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Svätý kľud. 2. Kľud, brácho. 3. Daj sa do kľudu.
'Svätý kľud' is about the feeling of peace. 'Brácho' is slang for a friend. 'Daj sa do...' is a process.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Kľud
Situations
- • Traffic
- • Gaming
- • Arguments
- • Studying
Practice Bank
3 exercisesTvoj kamarát kričí: 'Stratil som kľúče!' Čo povieš?
'Kľud' is the best way to tell a friend to relax. 'Ticho' is too mean.
Daj mi ____!
The phrase is 'Daj mi kľud'.
1. Svätý kľud. 2. Kľud, brácho. 3. Daj sa do kľudu.
'Svätý kľud' is about the feeling of peace. 'Brácho' is slang for a friend. 'Daj sa do...' is a process.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt is a real word found in dictionaries, but its use as a one-word command is colloquial/slang.
No, that would be very disrespectful. Use 'Prepáčte' if you need them to wait.
'Kľud' is informal and often refers to a temporary state. 'Pokoj' is formal and can refer to a deep, spiritual peace.
You can still just say 'Kľud!', or more formally 'Upokojte sa'.
Related Phrases
Pokoj
synonymPeace, quiet (standard)
Pohoda
similarWell-being, chill vibes
Ticho
similarSilence
Nerieš
builds onDon't deal with it / Don't worry
Klídek
specialized formLittle peace / No worries
