Signification
Taking time off from work.
Contexte culturel
Slovaks love their 'chaty' (cottages). Taking a vacation often means going to a mountain cabin with no Wi-Fi. It is common to take a 'predĺžený víkend' (long weekend) by taking a vacation day on Friday. The 'celozávodná dovolenka' still exists in some large factories like Volkswagen Slovakia. Croatia is the 'Slovak Sea'. If someone takes a vacation in summer, they are likely going there.
The 'Si' Rule
Always include 'si'. It marks the action as personal. Without it, you sound like a robot.
Aspect Matters
Use 'zobrať' for a specific plan and 'brať' for general habits.
Signification
Taking time off from work.
The 'Si' Rule
Always include 'si'. It marks the action as personal. Without it, you sound like a robot.
Aspect Matters
Use 'zobrať' for a specific plan and 'brať' for general habits.
Small Talk Gold
Asking someone about their 'dovolenka' is the safest and most popular small talk topic in Slovakia.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Musím ___ zobrať dovolenku, som unavený.
The phrase 'zobrať si' always uses the dative reflexive 'si'.
Which sentence is correct for an adult working in an office?
Which one would you say to your boss?
'Dovolenka' is for work leave; 'prázdniny' is for school.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kedy ideš do Chorvátska? B: Ešte neviem, musím si najprv _________.
You must 'take' (zobrať) the leave before you can go.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMusím ___ zobrať dovolenku, som unavený.
The phrase 'zobrať si' always uses the dative reflexive 'si'.
Which one would you say to your boss?
'Dovolenka' is for work leave; 'prázdniny' is for school.
A: Kedy ideš do Chorvátska? B: Ešte neviem, musím si najprv _________.
You must 'take' (zobrať) the leave before you can go.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, they are 100% interchangeable, but 'zobrať si' is slightly more frequent in spoken Slovak.
Usually, yes. If it's not, you specify 'neplatená dovolenka'.
Use 'Som na dovolenke'.
No, for that use 'PN' or 'voľno kvôli chorobe'.
It is 'dovolenky', but we usually use the singular when talking about a specific block of time off.
Expressions liées
ísť na dovolenku
similarto go on vacation
mať voľno
synonymto have time off
čerpať dovolenku
specialized formto draw/utilize leave
neplatené voľno
contrastunpaid leave
