A1 Collocation 中性

Čakať na autobus

To wait for the bus

意思

Using public transport.

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文化背景

Public transport is the backbone of Slovak mobility. Waiting for a bus is a shared national experience, often accompanied by checking the 'cestovný poriadok' (timetable) printed on the stop. In the capital, 'čakať na autobus' often involves using electronic boards that show real-time arrivals. If the board says '0 min', the bus is usually visible. In villages, buses (SAD) are less frequent. Missing a bus can mean waiting several hours for the next one, making 'čakať na autobus' a high-stakes activity. Students often use the 'ISIC' card for discounts. Waiting for the bus is a time for students to check their phones or finish homework.

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The 'Na' Rule

Always use 'na' for transport. It's the golden rule of Slovak commuting.

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Don't say 'pre'

Never use 'pre' (for) when waiting. It's a common English-speaker mistake.

意思

Using public transport.

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The 'Na' Rule

Always use 'na' for transport. It's the golden rule of Slovak commuting.

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Don't say 'pre'

Never use 'pre' (for) when waiting. It's a common English-speaker mistake.

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Small Talk

Complaining about the bus being late is a great way to start a conversation with a local.

自我测试

Fill in the missing preposition.

Peter čaká ___ autobus.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: na

The verb 'čakať' always takes the preposition 'na' when waiting for transport.

Choose the correct form of the verb 'čakať'.

My ________ na autobus už 20 minút.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: čakáme

'My' (we) requires the '-áme' ending.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kde si? B: Som na zastávke. ______ na autobus.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Čakám

In the context of being at a bus stop (zastávka), 'waiting' is the most logical action.

Match the sentence to the situation.

Sentence: 'Už nemusíme čakať na autobus, je tu!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: The bus has arrived.

'Je tu' means 'It is here', so the waiting is over.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A1

Peter čaká ___ autobus.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: na

The verb 'čakať' always takes the preposition 'na' when waiting for transport.

Choose the correct form of the verb 'čakať'. Choose A1

My ________ na autobus už 20 minút.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: čakáme

'My' (we) requires the '-áme' ending.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kde si? B: Som na zastávke. ______ na autobus.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Čakám

In the context of being at a bus stop (zastávka), 'waiting' is the most logical action.

Match the sentence to the situation. situation_matching A2

Sentence: 'Už nemusíme čakať na autobus, je tu!'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: The bus has arrived.

'Je tu' means 'It is here', so the waiting is over.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, 'bus' is a very common informal shortening of 'autobus' used in daily conversation.

'Na autobus' is Accusative (object of waiting), while 'na autobuse' is Locative (location). You wait *for* the bus, you don't wait *on top of* it.

Yes, it follows the standard '-a' conjugation pattern, making it one of the easiest verbs to learn.

You say 'Čakám na tridsaťdeviatku' (I'm waiting for the 39). We often use the feminine form of the number.

Use the present tense: 'Čakám na autobus už desať minút.'

No, you validate the ticket ('označiť lístok') immediately after boarding the bus.

Generally, people keep to themselves, but brief comments about the weather or delays are common.

It is 'zastávka'. You wait 'na zastávke' (at the stop).

Yes, 'školský autobus'. 'Čakám na školský autobus.'

Probably 'vystupovať z autobusu' (getting off the bus) or 'cestovať autobusom' (traveling by bus).

相关表达

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stáť na zastávke

similar

to stand at the stop

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zmeškať autobus

contrast

to miss the bus

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nastúpiť do autobusu

builds on

to board the bus

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čakať na vlak

similar

to wait for the train

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