Meaning
A high-speed connection to the web.
Cultural Background
Slovakia has a very high density of fiber-optic connections in 'paneláky' (communist-era apartment blocks), making fast internet very cheap and accessible in cities. Bratislava and Košice are becoming popular for remote workers because 'rýchly internet' is available in almost every cafe for free. In some mountain villages, 'rýchly internet' is still a challenge, and people rely on 4G/5G or satellite (Starlink). Slovak youth are very tech-savvy; 'rýchly internet' is a top priority for teenagers for gaming and TikTok/YouTube.
The 'Optika' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, use the word 'optika' to refer to very fast internet.
Adjective Agreement
Don't forget that 'internet' is masculine. If you use 'rýchla', people will think you are talking about a 'rýchla linka' (fast line).
Meaning
A high-speed connection to the web.
The 'Optika' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, use the word 'optika' to refer to very fast internet.
Adjective Agreement
Don't forget that 'internet' is masculine. If you use 'rýchla', people will think you are talking about a 'rýchla linka' (fast line).
Speed Tests
If you want to check your speed in Slovakia, use the term 'meranie rýchlosti internetu'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'rýchly'.
V našom meste máme ______ internet.
The noun 'internet' is masculine inanimate, and here it is in the nominative/accusative singular.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am looking for a hotel with fast internet'?
After the preposition 's' (with), you must use the instrumental case.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the main phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prečo ti nefunguje Zoom? B: Pretože nemám ______ ______.
This is the most natural way to explain a connection issue.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Speed Comparison
Practice Bank
4 exercisesV našom meste máme ______ internet.
The noun 'internet' is masculine inanimate, and here it is in the nominative/accusative singular.
How do you say 'I am looking for a hotel with fast internet'?
After the preposition 's' (with), you must use the instrumental case.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common variations of the main phrase.
A: Prečo ti nefunguje Zoom? B: Pretože nemám ______ ______.
This is the most natural way to explain a connection issue.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting.
Use the superlative form: 'najrýchlejší internet'.
Yes, but remember that Wi-Fi is feminine in Slovak, so it's 'rýchla', not 'rýchly'.
Usually, anything above 100 Mbps is considered 'rýchly'.
No, in Slovak, 'internet' is written with a lowercase 'i'.
Say: 'Aký je kód na Wi-Fi?'
No, it is relatively cheap compared to Western Europe.
It refers to fiber-optic internet, the fastest type available.
Yes, 'rýchly bežec' means a fast runner.
It is 'pomalý internet'.
Related Phrases
pomalý internet
contrastslow internet
bezdrôtový internet
specialized formwireless internet
neobmedzený internet
similarunlimited internet
vysokorýchlostný internet
synonymhigh-speed internet
