Signification
Describing someone's physical height.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks are among the tallest nations in Europe. Being a 'vysoký muž' is common and often associated with being a good athlete, especially in hockey. In Slovak fairy tales, a 'vysoký muž' is often a character with magical abilities, like 'Dlhý' from the trio 'Dlhý, Široký a Bystrozraký'. Slovak clothing stores often have a section called 'Predĺžené veľkosti' specifically for the 'vysoký muž' who finds standard sleeves too short. Commenting on a man's height in Slovakia is generally seen as a neutral or positive observation, not an intrusion of privacy.
The 'Y' Rule
Always use 'y' after 'v' in 'vysoký'. It is one of the 'vybrané slová' (selected words) in Slovak grammar.
Don't say 'dlhý'
Calling a person 'dlhý' sounds very strange to Slovaks. Stick to 'vysoký'.
Signification
Describing someone's physical height.
The 'Y' Rule
Always use 'y' after 'v' in 'vysoký'. It is one of the 'vybrané slová' (selected words) in Slovak grammar.
Don't say 'dlhý'
Calling a person 'dlhý' sounds very strange to Slovaks. Stick to 'vysoký'.
Use 'urastený' for praise
If you want to compliment a tall man's physique, use 'urastený' instead of just 'vysoký'.
Hockey context
If you talk about hockey, you will hear this phrase constantly. It's a great way to practice listening.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'vysoký'.
Môj brat je ______ muž.
Since 'muž' is masculine singular nominative, the adjective must be 'vysoký'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I see a tall man'?
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'vidieť'), 'vysoký muž' changes to 'vysokého muža'.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Vysoký specifically means tall.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kto je ten pán? B: To je môj otec. Je to veľmi ______ ______.
'Vysoký muž' is the natural way to describe a tall father.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Height Descriptions in Slovak
People Descriptions
Height
- • vysoký
- • nízky
- • stredne vysoký
Gender
- • muž
- • žena
- • dieťa
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMôj brat je ______ muž.
Since 'muž' is masculine singular nominative, the adjective must be 'vysoký'.
How do you say 'I see a tall man'?
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'vidieť'), 'vysoký muž' changes to 'vysokého muža'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Vysoký specifically means tall.
A: Kto je ten pán? B: To je môj otec. Je to veľmi ______ ______.
'Vysoký muž' is the natural way to describe a tall father.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'vysoká budova' is perfectly correct. 'Vysoký' works for both people and objects.
The opposite is 'nízky muž' (short man).
Yes, it is a neutral, descriptive, and polite phrase.
You use the comparative form: 'vyšší muž'.
In modern Slovak, 'muž' means 'man'. In some contexts, it can mean 'husband', but 'manžel' is more common for that.
This is the accusative case, used when the man is the object of a verb like 'vidieť' (to see).
Yes, 'chlap' is a more informal word for 'man' (like 'guy' or 'fellow').
Yes, 'dlháň' is a common slang term, similar to 'beanpole'.
Usually, someone over 185-190 cm would be described this way.
No, for prices we say 'vysoká cena' (high price), but 'vysoký' itself doesn't mean 'expensive'.
Yes, it is a very common descriptive phrase in Slovak prose.
The nominative plural is 'vysokí muži'.
Expressions liées
vysoká žena
similartall woman
urastený chlap
specialized formwell-built/stately guy
nízky muž
contrastshort man
veľký človek
builds ongreat person
dlháň
synonymbeanpole / tall guy
