Significado
Used to say that something is not a problem.
Contexto cultural
Slovaks use 'Nevadí' to maintain 'pohoda' (peace/well-being). It's a key part of being a 'good guest' or 'good host' to minimize any awkwardness caused by accidents. There is a shared stoicism in the region. 'Nevadí' reflects a pragmatic acceptance that things don't always go to plan, a trait common in post-communist societies. Younger generations use the shortened 'Neva' in digital communication, reflecting the global trend of shortening common phrases for speed. In modern Slovak tech startups, 'Nevadí' is used to foster a 'fail fast' culture where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.
The Magic Word
If you are a beginner in Slovakia, 'Nevadí' is your best friend. It makes you look relaxed and forgiving even if you don't understand everything.
Don't be too cold
Be careful with your tone. If you say 'Nevadí' without a smile and very quickly, it can sound like you are actually annoyed.
Significado
Used to say that something is not a problem.
The Magic Word
If you are a beginner in Slovakia, 'Nevadí' is your best friend. It makes you look relaxed and forgiving even if you don't understand everything.
Don't be too cold
Be careful with your tone. If you say 'Nevadí' without a smile and very quickly, it can sound like you are actually annoyed.
Add 'To'
Saying 'To nevadí' sounds slightly more natural and complete than just 'Nevadí' in many contexts.
Hospitality
If a Slovak host says 'Nevadí' when you break something, they really mean it. Don't keep apologizing, or it will become awkward!
Teste-se
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: Prepáč, zabudol som tvoju knihu doma. B: ________, prinesieš ju zajtra.
Nevadí is the standard response to a minor apology like forgetting a book.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'It doesn't bother me'?
The verb is negated with 'ne-' and takes the dative 'mi'.
Match the situation to the correct use of 'Nevadí'.
Situation: Your friend is 5 minutes late for coffee.
Nevadí is used to dismiss minor lateness.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the past tense.
Včera mi ________, že pršalo.
The past tense neuter form is 'nevadilo'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say Nevadí
Apologies
- • Spilled drink
- • Lateness
- • Forgotten item
Changes
- • New meeting time
- • Sold out item
- • Rainy weather
Learning
- • Wrong grammar
- • Mispronunciation
- • Forgetting a word
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosA: Prepáč, zabudol som tvoju knihu doma. B: ________, prinesieš ju zajtra.
Nevadí is the standard response to a minor apology like forgetting a book.
How do you say 'It doesn't bother me'?
The verb is negated with 'ne-' and takes the dative 'mi'.
Situation: Your friend is 5 minutes late for coffee.
Nevadí is used to dismiss minor lateness.
Včera mi ________, že pršalo.
The past tense neuter form is 'nevadilo'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with your best friend.
Not exactly. 'Nevadí' means 'it's not a problem.' For 'I don't care,' use 'Je mi to jedno.'
The slang version is 'Neva.'
No, 'Nevadí' works perfectly on its own, but 'To nevadí' is also very common.
Use 'Mne to nevadí.'
No, as long as you use a polite tone, it is perfectly acceptable.
Absolutely not. That would be very offensive. Use 'Úprimnú sústrasť' or 'To mi je ľúto.'
They are almost identical. 'Nič sa nedeje' literally means 'nothing is happening' and is often used for apologies.
Yes, if the interviewer apologizes for a small delay, 'Nevadí' is a great response.
Use the past tense: 'Nevadilo to.'
It is soft (palatalized) because of the 'í'. It sounds a bit like the 'd' in 'during'.
Yes, if you want to drop a subject because it's not important, you can say 'Nevadí, nechajme to tak.'
Frases relacionadas
Nič sa nedeje
synonymNothing is happening / No harm done
To je jedno
similarIt's all the same / I don't care
V pohode
similarIn peace / It's cool
To je v poriadku
synonymThat is in order / That's okay
Bohužiaľ
contrastUnfortunately
