मतलब
Used to describe a clear, sunny day.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Slovaks are very weather-sensitive. A sunny day is often seen as a valid reason to leave work early or skip chores to go to the 'záhrada' (garden). In the winter, 'Slnko svieti' is often a 'trap'. It can be sunny but -10°C. This is called 'zubaté slnko' (toothy sun) because it looks bright but 'bites' with cold. The sun is often personified in folk tales as a golden-haired youth or a king. Phrases about the sun shining often appear in traditional wedding songs to represent the groom. On Slovak Instagram, #slnkosvieti is one of the most popular tags for travel and lifestyle posts, often accompanied by photos of the High Tatras.
Drop the 'The'
Remember that Slovak doesn't have articles. Don't say 'To slnko svieti' unless you are pointing at a specific sun in a drawing.
The Diminutive Power
Using 'Slniečko svieti' makes you sound much more like a native speaker who is enjoying the day.
मतलब
Used to describe a clear, sunny day.
Drop the 'The'
Remember that Slovak doesn't have articles. Don't say 'To slnko svieti' unless you are pointing at a specific sun in a drawing.
The Diminutive Power
Using 'Slniečko svieti' makes you sound much more like a native speaker who is enjoying the day.
Word Order
While 'Svieti slnko' is okay, 'Slnko svieti' is the most neutral and safest for beginners.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Dnes vonku krásne slnko _______.
The subject 'slnko' is 3rd person singular, so we use 'svieti'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The sun is shining' in Slovak?
How do you say 'The sun is shining'?
'Slnko svieti' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are looking out the window and see a bright sky. What do you say?
You use this phrase when the sun is visible and bright.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Aké je počasie? B: Je pekne, ________.
'Je pekne' (It is nice) is usually followed by 'slnko svieti'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Weather Verbs in Slovak
Sun
- • Svieti
- • Hreje
- • Pečie
Water
- • Prší
- • Mrholí
- • Leje
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDnes vonku krásne slnko _______.
The subject 'slnko' is 3rd person singular, so we use 'svieti'.
How do you say 'The sun is shining'?
'Slnko svieti' is the standard idiomatic expression.
You are looking out the window and see a bright sky. What do you say?
You use this phrase when the sun is visible and bright.
A: Aké je počasie? B: Je pekne, ________.
'Je pekne' (It is nice) is usually followed by 'slnko svieti'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, 'Je slnečno' means 'It is sunny'. It is slightly more formal but very common in weather reports.
No, you can use it for lamps, flashlights, or even stars. 'Hviezdy svietia' (Stars are shining).
You say 'Slnko na mňa svieti'.
For 'slnko' (neuter), the past tense is 'svietilo'. Example: 'Včera svietilo slnko'.
Both are correct. 'Slnko svieti' is more common as a statement of fact. 'Svieti slnko' is often used when you just noticed it.
Only metaphorically. 'Ty si moje slniečko' (You are my little sun) is a common term of endearment.
You say 'Slnko svieti, ale je zima'.
Yes, it's a regular verb: ja svietim, ty svietiš, on/ona/ono svieti.
It literally means 'toothy sun'. It's a phrase for when the sun is shining but it's very cold outside.
Simply add 'ne-': 'Slnko nesvieti'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Je slnečno
similarIt is sunny.
Slnko zapadá
contrastThe sun is setting.
Slnko vychádza
builds onThe sun is rising.
Opaľovať sa
similarTo sunbathe.
