Significado
Explaining that you are new to a place.
Contexto cultural
Slovaks are generally very proud of their local regions. Saying you are there for the first time will often prompt a long list of 'must-see' places and 'must-eat' foods. The 'first time' visit to a home is a big deal. It usually involves being offered 'papuče' (slippers) and a lot of food. Admitting it's your first time makes you an honored guest. In Slovak business, being 'new' is handled with formal politeness. Using 'Som tu prvýkrát' at a networking event is a safe way to ask for introductions without appearing unprofessional. In the High Tatras, hikers often greet each other. If you say 'Som tu prvýkrát' to a fellow hiker, they will likely give you safety tips or weather warnings.
The Magic Opener
Use this phrase as a 'get out of jail free' card if you don't know the local etiquette. People are much more forgiving if they know it's your first time.
Gender Doesn't Matter
Unlike many Slovak adjectives, 'prvýkrát' is an adverb and never changes its ending. Don't try to say 'prvákrát' for females!
Significado
Explaining that you are new to a place.
The Magic Opener
Use this phrase as a 'get out of jail free' card if you don't know the local etiquette. People are much more forgiving if they know it's your first time.
Gender Doesn't Matter
Unlike many Slovak adjectives, 'prvýkrát' is an adverb and never changes its ending. Don't try to say 'prvákrát' for females!
Add 'v živote'
To sound more dramatic or excited, add 'v živote' (in life) at the end: 'Som tu prvýkrát v živote!'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am here for the first time'.
Som ___ prvýkrát.
'Tu' means 'here', which is essential for this phrase.
Which of these means 'We are here for the first time'?
Select the correct sentence:
'Sme' is the 1st person plural (we) form of 'byť'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vitajte v našom meste! B: Ďakujem, ___ ___ ___.
In response to a welcome to a city, stating it's your first time is the most natural response.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Prepáčte, som tu prvýkrát, kde je recepcia?'
A 'recepcia' (reception) is most commonly found in hotels or large offices.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to use 'Som tu prvýkrát'
Travel
- • Hotels
- • Airports
- • Train Stations
Social
- • Parties
- • Bars
- • Weddings
Service
- • Restaurants
- • Doctors
- • Gyms
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSom ___ prvýkrát.
'Tu' means 'here', which is essential for this phrase.
Select the correct sentence:
'Sme' is the 1st person plural (we) form of 'byť'.
A: Vitajte v našom meste! B: Ďakujem, ___ ___ ___.
In response to a welcome to a city, stating it's your first time is the most natural response.
Phrase: 'Prepáčte, som tu prvýkrát, kde je recepcia?'
A 'recepcia' (reception) is most commonly found in hotels or large offices.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is perfectly acceptable. If you want to sound even more professional, you can say 'Som v tejto budove po prvý raz'.
Yes! You can say 'Lyžujem prvýkrát' (I am skiing for the first time).
They mean the same thing. 'Prvýkrát' is more common in speech, while 'prvý raz' is slightly more formal/literary.
No, 'Som' already tells the listener you are talking about yourself. Adding 'Ja' (Ja som tu...) adds unnecessary emphasis.
Just change the verb: 'Ste tu prvýkrát?' (Formal/Plural) or 'Si tu prvýkrát?' (Informal).
In modern Slovak, it is written as one word: 'prvýkrát'.
Yes, 'tu' (here) refers to your immediate surroundings.
Simply replace 'prvý' with 'druhý': 'Som tu druhýkrát'.
It sounds like a newcomer. Whether you are a tourist or a local visiting a new neighborhood, it's natural.
You would say 'Bol som tu už veľakrát'.
Frases relacionadas
Som tu znova
contrastI am here again.
Som tu nový
similarI am new here.
Prvý raz
synonymFirst time.
Naposledy
contrastThe last time.
