Signification
Asking for accommodation availability.
Contexte culturel
In Slovak 'penzióny', it is common for the owner to live on-site. When asking for a room, a small amount of small talk about your journey is often appreciated after the initial 'Máte voľné izby?'. During peak hiking season, 'voľné izby' are rare. If a hut is full, they might offer 'núdzové ubytovanie' (emergency accommodation) on a mattress in a common room. Always use 'Dobrý deň' (Good day) before asking 'Máte voľné izby?'. Jumping straight to the question is considered very blunt and slightly rude. Look for signs on houses that say 'Ubytovanie v súkromí'. This means the family rents out rooms. You can knock and ask 'Máte voľné izby?' even if it's a private home.
The 'Na dnes' Add-on
Always add 'na dnes' (for today) if you are walking in late. It helps the receptionist check the immediate system.
Formal vs Informal
Never use 'Máš' with a stranger. It can make the interaction awkward or result in poorer service.
Signification
Asking for accommodation availability.
The 'Na dnes' Add-on
Always add 'na dnes' (for today) if you are walking in late. It helps the receptionist check the immediate system.
Formal vs Informal
Never use 'Máš' with a stranger. It can make the interaction awkward or result in poorer service.
Greeting First
Slovaks value greetings. Always say 'Dobrý deň' before asking your question.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mať' for a formal situation.
Dobrý deň, _______ voľné izby?
In a hotel, you must use the formal 'Vy' form, which is 'máte'.
Which adjective correctly describes 'available' rooms?
Máte _______ izby?
'Voľné' is the correct term for unoccupied rooms. 'Slobodné' refers to personal freedom.
Complete the dialogue at the reception.
Turista: Dobrý deň. Recepčná: Dobrý deň, ako vám môžem pomôcť? Turista: ____________________?
This is the most natural and polite way to ask for availability.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are calling a pension to check for a room for two people.
'Pre dvoch' means 'for two', which matches the situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use this phrase
Accommodation
- • Hotel
- • Penzión
- • Hostel
- • Chata
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDobrý deň, _______ voľné izby?
In a hotel, you must use the formal 'Vy' form, which is 'máte'.
Máte _______ izby?
'Voľné' is the correct term for unoccupied rooms. 'Slobodné' refers to personal freedom.
Turista: Dobrý deň. Recepčná: Dobrý deň, ako vám môžem pomôcť? Turista: ____________________?
This is the most natural and polite way to ask for availability.
You are calling a pension to check for a room for two people.
'Pre dvoch' means 'for two', which matches the situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but in a hostel, you might also ask 'Máte voľné postele?' (Do you have free beds?) if you are looking for a dorm.
Say 'Máte voľnú izbu?' (singular).
No, a bathroom is 'kúpeľňa'. 'Izba' is specifically a living/sleeping room.
After they say yes, ask 'Koľko stojí noc?' (How much does a night cost?).
Expressions liées
Máte voľnú izbu?
specialized formDo you have a free room? (singular)
Je tu voľno?
similarIs it free here?
Hľadám nocľah
synonymI am looking for a place to sleep for the night.
Rezervácia
builds onReservation
Plne obsadené
contrastFully booked
