Significado
Sunny or pleasant conditions
Contexto cultural
Slovaks are obsessed with the weather because of the mountainous terrain. 'Pekné počasie' is often the first topic of conversation in any social setting. In the mountains, 'pekné počasie' is a safety requirement. Hikers will often ask 'Bude pekné počasie?' to mountain guides before setting out. For farmers, 'pekné počasie' might actually mean rain if there is a drought, but in general conversation, it still refers to the sun. In the capital, 'pekné počasie' means the 'terasy' (outdoor seating) in the Old Town will be full.
The Icebreaker
If you don't know what to say to a Slovak person, just mention the weather. It works every time.
The Long E
Make sure to hold the 'é' in 'pekné' long. If it's short, it sounds like an adverb and is grammatically incorrect.
Significado
Sunny or pleasant conditions
The Icebreaker
If you don't know what to say to a Slovak person, just mention the weather. It works every time.
The Long E
Make sure to hold the 'é' in 'pekné' long. If it's short, it sounds like an adverb and is grammatically incorrect.
Add 'Konečne'
Saying 'Konečne je pekné počasie' (Finally it's nice weather) makes you sound like a local who has been waiting for the sun.
Sarcasm Check
If someone says this while it's pouring rain, they are being sarcastic. Don't agree with them literally!
Teste-se
Fill in the missing adjective in the correct form.
Dnes je ______ počasie.
Because 'počasie' is a neuter noun, the adjective must be 'pekné'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was nice weather yesterday'?
Choose the correct option:
'Bolo' is the past tense neuter form of 'to be', matching 'počasie'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Poďme na prechádzku! B: Dobre, veď vonku je ________.
You usually go for a walk when the weather is nice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bus stop and want to start a conversation with a stranger on a sunny day.
Commenting on the weather is the standard social icebreaker.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Adjective Agreement
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDnes je ______ počasie.
Because 'počasie' is a neuter noun, the adjective must be 'pekné'.
Choose the correct option:
'Bolo' is the past tense neuter form of 'to be', matching 'počasie'.
A: Poďme na prechádzku! B: Dobre, veď vonku je ________.
You usually go for a walk when the weather is nice.
You are at a bus stop and want to start a conversation with a stranger on a sunny day.
Commenting on the weather is the standard social icebreaker.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, but 'pekné' is much more common and sounds more natural to native speakers.
Neither! It is neuter, which is why we use 'pekné' and 'bolo'.
Use 'Krásne počasie' or 'Nádherné počasie'.
Yes, in a full sentence like 'Dnes je pekné počasie', the verb 'je' is required.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from a job interview to a pub.
The most common opposite is 'škaredé počasie' (ugly weather).
Yes! If it's a sunny, snowy day, it's still 'pekné počasie'.
It's a safe, neutral topic that connects people to the nature-heavy Slovak lifestyle.
Say 'Aké je počasie?'.
Yes, it is an uncountable noun in Slovak.
Yes, 'pekný deň' means 'nice day'. It's related but focuses on the day, not just the weather.
It's slang for a perfectly clear blue sky, like a sheet of metal.
P-o-č-a-s-i-e. Don't forget the hook (mäkčeň) on the 'č'!
It is 'pekné'. The noun ends in -ie, but the adjective ends in -é.
Frases relacionadas
Krásne počasie
similarBeautiful weather
Škaredé počasie
contrastUgly/bad weather
Počasie pod psa
contrastWeather under a dog (terrible weather)
Slnečno
specialized formSunny
