Bedeutung
Encouraging someone to repeat an action or attempt.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Slovaks value persistence. If you fail at something, saying 'Skúste to znova' is seen as a sign of professional encouragement rather than a critique of your ability. In Slovak offices, this phrase is often used in IT support. It's the first step in the 'Slovak IT algorithm': try it again, then restart, then call for help. The Slovak school system is traditionally quite formal. Teachers almost always use the 'vykanie' (formal) form with students from high school onwards, making 'Skúste to znova' a very common classroom phrase. Localization of software into Slovak always uses 'Skúste to znova' for 'Try again'. It has become the 'official' language of the internet for Slovaks.
The 'Vy' Rule
Always use 'Skúste' (plural) when talking to someone you don't know well. It shows respect.
Don't forget the 'to'
In English you can say 'Try again', but in Slovak you almost always need the 'to' (it) in the middle: 'Skúste to znova'.
Bedeutung
Encouraging someone to repeat an action or attempt.
The 'Vy' Rule
Always use 'Skúste' (plural) when talking to someone you don't know well. It shows respect.
Don't forget the 'to'
In English you can say 'Try again', but in Slovak you almost always need the 'to' (it) in the middle: 'Skúste to znova'.
Softening the command
Add 'skúste to, prosím, znova' to sound extra polite in a professional setting.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct formal form to tell a stranger to try again.
Prepáčte, nefunguje to. _______.
The word 'Prepáčte' indicates a formal context, so the '-te' ending is required.
Fill in the missing word for 'again'.
Zadali ste nesprávny kód. Skúste to ______.
'Znova' is the standard adverb for 'again' in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely see 'Skúste to znova'?
It is a standard technical error message.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.
Učiteľ: 'Vaša výslovnosť nie je dobrá.' Študent: 'Mám to skúsiť ešte raz?' Učiteľ: 'Áno, _______.'
The teacher uses the formal 'vy' form with the student in a standard Slovak classroom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where you'll see it
Technology
- • Login screens
- • ATMs
- • Payment terminals
Education
- • Classroom
- • Music lessons
- • Sports
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPrepáčte, nefunguje to. _______.
The word 'Prepáčte' indicates a formal context, so the '-te' ending is required.
Zadali ste nesprávny kód. Skúste to ______.
'Znova' is the standard adverb for 'again' in this context.
Where would you most likely see 'Skúste to znova'?
It is a standard technical error message.
Učiteľ: 'Vaša výslovnosť nie je dobrá.' Študent: 'Mám to skúsiť ešte raz?' Učiteľ: 'Áno, _______.'
The teacher uses the formal 'vy' form with the student in a standard Slovak classroom.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it's very informal and can sound impatient. It's better to use the full phrase.
'Znova' is more common in speech; 'opäť' is slightly more formal and common in writing.
No, it's very neutral and polite as long as you use the '-te' ending.
Use the informal: 'Skús to znova, zlatíčko.'
'To' is the general neuter 'it' used for unspecified actions or things.
Yes, 'Skúste to znova' works if they didn't like it the first time but you want them to try again.
'Prestaňte' (Stop) or 'Vzdajte to' (Give it up).
Yes, 'Daj ešte' or 'Ešte raz' are common in very casual settings.
Yes, it's perfect for professional emails when a task needs to be redone.
Usually, yes. 'Znova to skúste' is possible but sounds more poetic or emphatic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Skúste to ešte raz
similarTry it one more time
Skús to
specialized formTry it (informal)
Dajte tomu šancu
similarGive it a chance
Opakujte
builds onRepeat
Nevzdávajte sa
similarDon't give up
