Significado
Keeping up with the news.
Contexto cultural
The 'Novinový stánok' (newsstand) is a staple of Slovak streets, though they now sell more tobacco and snacks than papers. The tradition of 'Kaviarenskí povaľači' (cafe loafers) refers to people who spend all day reading newspapers and discussing politics. Slovaks are high consumers of digital news, often using 'Piano' (a common paywall system) to read newspapers online. During the 19th-century national revival, 'Slovenské národné noviny' founded by Ľudovít Štúr was crucial for the language.
The Plural Rule
Always remember that 'noviny' is plural. You never read 'jeden novina'.
Cafe Etiquette
In many Slovak cafes, you can find a rack with newspapers. It's perfectly normal to take one to your table while you drink coffee.
Significado
Keeping up with the news.
The Plural Rule
Always remember that 'noviny' is plural. You never read 'jeden novina'.
Cafe Etiquette
In many Slovak cafes, you can find a rack with newspapers. It's perfectly normal to take one to your table while you drink coffee.
Digital vs. Paper
If you want to sound modern, you can say 'Čítam správy na webe', but 'Čítam noviny' is still perfectly acceptable for digital reading.
False Friends
Don't confuse 'noviny' with 'novely' (novellas/short stories).
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'čítať'.
Ja každé ráno _______ noviny.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in '-am'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Noviny' is a plural tantum and must always be in the plural form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Čo robí tvoj otec? B: On sedí v obývačke a _______ _______.
We need the 3rd person singular 'číta' plus the object 'noviny'.
Match the activity to the time of day.
Ráno pri káve...
Reading the news is a typical morning activity.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Media You Read
Noviny
- • Denník
- • Týždenník
- • Bulvár
Časopisy
- • Móda
- • Šport
- • Veda
Online
- • Web
- • Aplikácia
- • Blog
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJa každé ráno _______ noviny.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in '-am'.
Select the correct option:
'Noviny' is a plural tantum and must always be in the plural form.
A: Čo robí tvoj otec? B: On sedí v obývačke a _______ _______.
We need the 3rd person singular 'číta' plus the object 'noviny'.
Ráno pri káve...
Reading the news is a typical morning activity.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is very common to use this phrase for digital news consumption as well.
It is a feminine plural noun (declined like 'žena'), but it only exists in the plural.
'Správy' means 'the news' (the content), while 'noviny' means 'the newspaper' (the medium).
Use 'Čítam SME' or 'Čítam Pravdu'. You don't need to repeat the word 'noviny'.
'Čítať noviny' is to read the paper. 'Čítať v novinách' is to read something (like an article) inside the paper.
Yes, though they might more often say 'pozerám správy na instagrame'.
Ja som čítal (masculine) / čítala (feminine) noviny.
No, 'novina' means something else (a piece of news or a novelty). Always use 'noviny'.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for any situation.
Nový Čas (tabloid), SME, Pravda, and Denník N.
Frases relacionadas
Sledovať správy
similarTo follow the news
Písať do novín
builds onTo write for a newspaper
Denná tlač
specialized formDaily press
Bulvárne noviny
specialized formTabloids
Predplatiť si noviny
builds onTo subscribe to a newspaper
