Meaning
A friendly or polite young male.
Cultural Background
Calling someone 'milý chlapec' is often the highest praise a grandmother can give. It implies the person is 'vychovaný' (well-raised). There is a shared cultural value of 'slušnosť' (decency/politeness) across Slovakia, Czechia, and Austria. This phrase perfectly encapsulates that value. In smaller communities, your reputation as a 'milý chlapec' can affect your family's standing. It's a collective reflection of the home. In cities like Bratislava, the phrase is still used but often competes with more informal slang like 'fajn chalan'.
The 'Golden' Rule
If you want to sound even more affectionate, use 'zlatý chlapec' (golden boy). It's very common among family members.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change 'milý' to 'milá' if you are talking about a girl (milá dievča is wrong, it should be milé dievča - neuter, or milá žiačka).
Meaning
A friendly or polite young male.
The 'Golden' Rule
If you want to sound even more affectionate, use 'zlatý chlapec' (golden boy). It's very common among family members.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to change 'milý' to 'milá' if you are talking about a girl (milá dievča is wrong, it should be milé dievča - neuter, or milá žiačka).
Sarcasm Check
Listen to the tone. If someone says it with a flat voice, they might be being sarcastic!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'milý'.
Peter je _____ chlapec.
Peter is masculine, so we use the masculine ending -ý.
Which sentence means 'He is a nice boy'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Milý' means nice/kind, 'pekný' means handsome, and 'veľký' means big.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Stretla si môjho syna? B: Áno, pomohol mi s taškami. Je to ______.
Since he helped with bags, he is a 'nice boy'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Match them up:
Direct translation matching.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesPeter je _____ chlapec.
Peter is masculine, so we use the masculine ending -ý.
Choose the correct translation:
'Milý' means nice/kind, 'pekný' means handsome, and 'veľký' means big.
A: Stretla si môjho syna? B: Áno, pomohol mi s taškami. Je to ______.
Since he helped with bags, he is a 'nice boy'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation matching.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt's better to use 'milý muž' or 'sympatický pán' for someone older, as 'chlapec' can sound a bit young.
Yes, it covers 'kind', 'nice', 'pleasant', and 'dear'.
The plural is 'milí chlapci'. Note the change to 'í' for masculine animate plural.
Yes, 'chlap' is a more informal/rugged word for a man. 'Milý chlap' sounds like 'a nice guy'.
Related Phrases
milé dievča
similarA nice girl
dobrý chlapec
synonymA good boy
zlatý chlapec
specialized formA golden boy
zlý chlapec
contrastA bad boy
sympatický chalan
similarA likable guy
