A1 Expression 中性

Tu je

Here it is

意思

Used when presenting an object to someone.

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文化背景

In Slovak shops, it is common to say 'Tu je' when handing over cash, but the cashier will almost always reply with 'Nech sa páči' when giving you the change. There is a shared 'etiquette of giving' across Slovakia, Czechia, and Austria where a verbal signal is mandatory. Giving in silence can be perceived as grumpy or rude. Younger staff in modern cafes are moving away from the stiff 'Nech sa páči' toward a more relaxed 'Tu je vaša káva', reflecting a shift toward Western-style casual service. In traditional stories, the phrase is used by the 'Old Man' (deduško) when giving a magical object to the hero, often followed by advice.

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The 'Hand-over' Rule

Always say 'Tu je' or 'Nech sa páči' when giving something. Silence is often seen as cold in Slovak culture.

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Plural Trap

Don't forget to use 'Tu sú' if you are handing over more than one thing (like two beers).

意思

Used when presenting an object to someone.

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The 'Hand-over' Rule

Always say 'Tu je' or 'Nech sa páči' when giving something. Silence is often seen as cold in Slovak culture.

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Plural Trap

Don't forget to use 'Tu sú' if you are handing over more than one thing (like two beers).

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Add 'Aha'

If you just found something lost, say 'Aha, tu je!' to sound more like a native speaker.

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Eye Contact

Make brief eye contact when saying this phrase to acknowledge the person you are interacting with.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'byť' (to be).

Tu ____ tvoja káva. (Here is your coffee.)

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: je

Coffee (káva) is singular, so we use 'je'.

You are handing TWO passports to a border officer. What do you say?

Which phrase is correct for plural objects?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tu sú pasy.

'Pasy' is plural, so 'je' must change to 'sú'.

Match the phrase to the level of formality.

1. Nech sa páči. 2. Tu je. 3. Tu máš.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A. Formal, B. Neutral, C. Informal

'Nech sa páči' is the most formal, 'Tu je' is neutral, and 'Tu máš' is informal.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kde je môj telefón? B: Aha, ____ ____ na stole!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tu je

The speaker found the phone (singular) and is pointing it out.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to use 'Tu je'

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Giving

  • Money
  • Gifts
  • Documents
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Showing

  • Maps
  • Photos
  • Directions
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Finding

  • Keys
  • Phone
  • Lost items

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'byť' (to be). Fill Blank A1

Tu ____ tvoja káva. (Here is your coffee.)

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: je

Coffee (káva) is singular, so we use 'je'.

You are handing TWO passports to a border officer. What do you say? Choose A2

Which phrase is correct for plural objects?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Tu sú pasy.

'Pasy' is plural, so 'je' must change to 'sú'.

Match the phrase to the level of formality. situation_matching A2

1. Nech sa páči. 2. Tu je. 3. Tu máš.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A. Formal, B. Neutral, C. Informal

'Nech sa páči' is the most formal, 'Tu je' is neutral, and 'Tu máš' is informal.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kde je môj telefón? B: Aha, ____ ____ na stole!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tu je

The speaker found the phone (singular) and is pointing it out.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but only if you are pointing them out, like 'Tu je môj brat' (Here is my brother). Don't use it to say 'I am here'.

It's acceptable, but 'Nech sa páči' is much more professional and preferred in the service industry.

'Tuto' is a more emphatic version of 'tu', meaning 'right here'. Use it when the exact spot is important.

No, 'je' stays the same for masculine, feminine, and neuter objects in the present tense.

Yes, it is the most natural way to show someone a digital image.

Yes, it's common in emails when referring to an attachment: 'Tu je priložený súbor'.

You must use the past tense: 'Tu to bolo' or 'Tu bol [object]'.

It's not rude among friends, but it can be seen as disrespectful if said to an elder or a stranger.

You can just say 'Tu je to' (Here it is).

Yes, in a spatial sense. In some dialects, it can also mean 'now', but that's rare.

相关表达

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Tu máš

similar

Here you have (it)

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Nech sa páči

similar

Here you go / Please

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Tuto je

specialized form

Right here is

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Hľa

contrast

Behold

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Tu sú

builds on

Here are

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Tam je

contrast

There is

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