Signification
Soup served at warm temperature
Contexte culturel
The 'Sunday Soup' (Nedeľná polievka) is a sacred tradition. It is usually a clear chicken or beef broth with fine noodles, served exactly at noon. In the region, soup is considered a 'warm-up' for the stomach, aiding digestion for the heavier meat dishes that follow. In villages, offering a 'teplá polievka' to a worker or neighbor is a sign of mutual respect and community bonding. Garlic soup (cesnačka) is the specific 'teplá polievka' used to fight off the flu or a hangover.
The Spoon Rule
In Slovakia, you always eat soup with a large spoon (lyžica), never a small one, and you never drink it directly from the bowl.
Temperature Check
If a Slovak says the soup is 'vlažná' (lukewarm), they are probably disappointed. Always serve it 'teplá'!
Signification
Soup served at warm temperature
The Spoon Rule
In Slovakia, you always eat soup with a large spoon (lyžica), never a small one, and you never drink it directly from the bowl.
Temperature Check
If a Slovak says the soup is 'vlažná' (lukewarm), they are probably disappointed. Always serve it 'teplá'!
Finish your plate
Leaving soup in the bowl can be seen as a sign that you didn't like the meal.
Ordering
If you see 'Denné menu' (Daily menu), the 'teplá polievka' is almost always included in the price.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
Prosím si tepl___ polievku.
In the accusative case (ordering something), the feminine adjective ends in -ú.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct form:
All elements must be feminine: Teplá (adj), polievka (noun), dobrá (adj).
Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a guest.
Čašník: Čo si dáte ako prvý chod? Hosť: ___________.
The guest should order the first course using the polite 'Prosím si' + accusative.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at your grandmother's house and she offers you food.
This is the most natural and polite response to a grandmother's offer.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Teplá Polievka
Clear
- • Vývar
- • Cesnačka
Thick
- • Gulášová
- • Fazuľová
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesProsím si tepl___ polievku.
In the accusative case (ordering something), the feminine adjective ends in -ú.
Select the correct form:
All elements must be feminine: Teplá (adj), polievka (noun), dobrá (adj).
Čašník: Čo si dáte ako prvý chod? Hosť: ___________.
The guest should order the first course using the polite 'Prosím si' + accusative.
You are at your grandmother's house and she offers you food.
This is the most natural and polite response to a grandmother's offer.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, but only if the soup is actually very hot. 'Teplá' is the standard, pleasant term.
Yes, it ends in 'a', which is a classic feminine marker in Slovak.
Usually no. It is primarily a lunch dish, though leftovers might be eaten for dinner.
Slepačí vývar (chicken broth) and Kapustnica (cabbage soup).
Ask: 'Aká je dnes polievka?'
Be careful! As mentioned, it can be slang for 'gay'. Stick to using it for food and weather.
Expressions liées
Horúca polievka
similarHot soup
Dobrú chuť
builds onEnjoy your meal
Polievka je základ
similarSoup is the foundation
Slepačí vývar
specialized formThe most common type of warm soup.
