Significado
A brief period of rest.
Contexto cultural
The 'kávička' (little coffee) culture is the primary reason for a 'krátka pauza'. It's not just about caffeine; it's about social connection. Students have 'malá prestávka' (5-10 mins) and 'veľká prestávka' (15-20 mins). 'Krátka pauza' is often used interchangeably with the small break. Slovaks are avid hikers. A 'krátka pauza' on a trail often involves sharing a 'Horalka' wafer, a national snack icon. In modern Bratislava offices, 'krátka pauza' is often used to signal a 'bio-break' or a quick mental reset between back-to-back meetings.
Use the diminutive
If you want to sound like a local, say 'pauzička'. It makes you sound much more approachable.
Watch the case
Remember: 'Mám krátku pauzu'. Don't use the 'a' ending after 'mám'.
Significado
A brief period of rest.
Use the diminutive
If you want to sound like a local, say 'pauzička'. It makes you sound much more approachable.
Watch the case
Remember: 'Mám krátku pauzu'. Don't use the 'a' ending after 'mám'.
The coffee connection
In Slovakia, a 'krátka pauza' is almost always synonymous with 'káva'. If you ask for a break, expect to be offered a coffee.
Socializing
Don't take your break alone! In Slovak culture, breaks are for chatting with colleagues.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'krátka pauza' in the accusative case.
Mám ________ (krátka pauza).
After 'mám', we use the accusative case for feminine nouns: -u ending.
Which sentence is the most natural way to suggest a break to a friend?
Choose the best option:
The diminutive 'pauzičku' is very natural and friendly in informal Slovak.
Match the Slovak phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
This tests your knowledge of cases (Genitive, Accusative, Nominative).
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Už nevládzem pracovať. B: ________, poďme na čaj.
Suggesting a short break is the logical response to someone being tired of work.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Pauza vs. Prestávka
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4 exerciciosMám ________ (krátka pauza).
After 'mám', we use the accusative case for feminine nouns: -u ending.
Choose the best option:
The diminutive 'pauzičku' is very natural and friendly in informal Slovak.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
This tests your knowledge of cases (Genitive, Accusative, Nominative).
A: Už nevládzem pracovať. B: ________, poďme na čaj.
Suggesting a short break is the logical response to someone being tired of work.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Usually between 5 and 15 minutes.
Yes, it is correct, but 'krátka' is more common for time.
The plural is 'krátke pauzy'.
No, use 'obedná prestávka' for lunch.
Yes, for a short timeout, but 'oddychový čas' is the official term.
You say 'Mám pauzu' or 'Som na pauze'.
Yes, 'Dajme si krátku pauzu' is perfect when watching a film.
A 'dlhá pauza' (long pause) or 'nepretržitá práca' (continuous work).
Yes, to describe a rest in the score.
Yes, often abbreviated as 'pauza' or 'pauzicka'.
No, it is generally positive or neutral.
Very similar, but 'prestávka' is usually more official/scheduled.
Say: 'Môžeme si dať krátku pauzu, prosím?'
Frases relacionadas
prestávka
similara break (often scheduled)
oddych
synonymrest
voľno
similartime off
pauzička
specialized forma little break
pretržka
contrastinterruption
kávička
builds ona little coffee
