Language/Slovak/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion

Slovak Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Slovak learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on expressing opinions in Slovak. We will cover vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of giving your opinion. So let's get started!

Vocabulary

First, let's learn some useful vocabulary for expressing opinions:

Slovak	Pronunciation	English
Myslím si	Mee-sleem see	I think
Podľa môjho názoru	Pod-lya mo-yho na-zo-ru	In my opinion
Na moju úroveň	Na mo-yoo oo-ro-ven	In my level
Pre mňa	Pre mnya	For me
Závisí od	Zah-vee-see od	It depends on
Je to názorová vec	Yeh to na-zo-ro-va vech	It's a matter of opinion

You can use these expressions in a variety of contexts. For example, to express your opinion on a movie:

• Person 1: Ako sa ti páčil ten film? (What did you think of that movie?)
• Person 2: Myslím si, že to bol skvelý film. (I think it was a great movie.)

Or to talk about your personal preferences:

• Person 1: Aký je tvoj obľúbený futbalový klub? (What's your favorite football club?)
• Person 2: Pre mňa je to Real Madrid. (For me, it's Real Madrid.)

Now, let's move on to the grammar!

Grammar

In Slovak, you can express your opinion using several verb forms. The most common ones are:

• Myslím si, že... (I think that...)
• Podľa môjho názoru... (In my opinion...)
• Na moju úroveň... (In my level...)

For example:

• Myslím si, že by sme mali zvýšiť platy učiteľom. (I think we should increase teachers' salaries.)
• Podľa môjho názoru by sme mali viac investovať do vedy a techniky. (In my opinion, we should invest more in science and technology.)
• Na moju úroveň je tá kniha príliš náročná. (In my level, that book is too difficult.)

You can also use the verb zdá sa mi (it seems to me), which is similar to the English expression "it seems to me". For example:

• Zdá sa mi, že dnes bude pršať. (It seems to me that it will rain today.)
• Zdá sa mi, že ten nápad je veľmi zaujímavý. (It seems to me that this idea is very interesting.)

To strengthen your opinion, you can use the adverb úplne (completely), for example:

• Úplne súhlasím s tebou. (I completely agree with you.)
• Úplne si istý, že máš pravdu? (Are you completely sure that you're right?)

Now, let's look at some examples of giving your opinion in context.

Examples

Let's imagine you and your Slovak friend are talking about pizza:

• Person 1: Aká je tvoja obľúbená pizza? (What's your favorite pizza?)
• Person 2: Podľa môjho názoru je najlepšia pizza s paradajkami a mozzarellou. (In my opinion, the best pizza is with tomatoes and mozzarella.)
• Person 1: Závisí od toho, kde ju kúpiš. (It depends on where you buy it.)
• Person 2: Úplne súhlasím, niektoré reštaurácie majú skutočne zlú pizzu. (I completely agree, some restaurants have really bad pizza.)

Or maybe you're discussing your favorite book:

• Person 1: Ktorá kniha pre teba znamená najviac? (Which book means the most to you?)
• Person 2: Pre mňa je to "Malý princ". (For me, it's "The Little Prince".)
• Person 1: Na moju úroveň bola tá kniha priveľmi ľahká. (For me, that book was too easy.)
• Person 2: Zdá sa mi, že to je práve krása tejto knihy, že má veľmi jednoduchý jazyk, ale zároveň veľa myšlienok. (It seems to me that this is the beauty of this book, that it has a very simple language but at the same time many ideas.)

So as you can see, there are many ways to give your opinion in Slovak! Just remember to use the correct verb forms and expressions, and don't be afraid to add some adverbs for emphasis.

Cultural aspects

Finally, let's look at some cultural aspects of expressing opinions in Slovak. In Slovakia, people tend to value directness and honesty, so it's important to be clear and straightforward when expressing your opinion. At the same time, it's also important to be polite and respectful, especially if you're talking to someone you don't know very well.

Another cultural aspect to keep in mind is that Slovak people often use humor to express their opinions, especially in more informal situations. So don't be surprised if your Slovak friends make a joke or a pun to express their thoughts!

Conclusion

Congratulations, you've learned how to give your opinion in Slovak! Remember to practice using the vocabulary and grammar we've covered, and don't hesitate to ask native speakers any questions you may have. Additionally, you can always visit the Polyglot Club website to find language exchange partners and further improve your Slovak skills.

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