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Today's episode is about my memories of summer in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, I explain the Slovak verb "vybaviť". You will also learn how to say “I need to get a passport“ and “Enjoy it while you can” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about my memories of summer in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, I explain the Slovak verb vybaviť. You will also learn how to say “I need to get a passport“ and “Enjoy it while you can” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue.
Slovak lesson
1.    Idem vybaviť poštu. (I am going to take care of the mail.)
2.    Musim vybaviť novu objednávku. (I have to process a new order.)
3.    Prosim, najprv vybavte tento telefonát. (Please, first take care of this phone call.)
4.    Vybavili sme novy byt nábytkom. (We furnished a new apartment with furniture.)
5.    Potrebujem vybaviť pas. (I need to get a passport.)
6.    Užívajte si to, pokiaľ môžete (Enjoy it while you can.)
Dialogue
M: Peter, aký je dnes deň? (Peter, what day is it today?)
P: Úprimne? Nemám tušenie. Počas prázdnin sú všetky dni rovnaké. (Honestly? I have no idea. During the holidays, all days are the same.)
M: Dnes som vstal o jedenástej. Babka povedala, že som zase prespal raňajky. (I got up at eleven today. Grandma said I overslept breakfast again.)
P: To je normálne. V lete sa z obeda stávajú raňajky. (That's normal. In the summer, lunch becomes breakfast.)
M: A obed je niekedy večera. (And sometimes lunch is dinner.)
P: Hej, ako napríklad dnes večer. Pozývam ťa, budeme opekať špekačky. Prídeš? (Yeah, like tonight. I'm inviting you, we're going to gril sausages. Will you come?)
M: Jasné. Prinesiem trochu slaniny, dobre? (Sure. I'll bring some bacon, okay?)
P: Slaninu nenos, dedo povedal, že jej máme dosť. (Don't bring bacon, grandpa said we have plenty.)
M: No dobre, neprinesiem. Ďakujem za pozvanie. (Okay, I won't. Thanks for the invitation.)
P: To je maličkosť. (That's nothing.)
Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the episode
02:17 Announcement
03:11 My summer memories
12:52 Slovak lesson
14:53 Practice sentences
18:50 Dialogue in Slovak
20:06 Dialogue with English translation
22:04 Final thoughts
If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website  https://www.bozenasslovak.com
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Today's episode is about the modern buildings and complexes in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about formal writing in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my example of a formal letter in Slovak.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the modern buildings and complexes in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about formal writing in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my example of a formal letter in Slovak.
Slovak lesson
Example of a formal letter:
Ján Kováč
 Hlavná 12, 811 01 Bratislava
 jan.kovac@email.sk | +421 905 123 456
Migračný úrad MV SR
 Azylové oddelenie
 Pivovarská 6, 811 01 Bratislava
V Bratislave, 22. mája 2026
Vec: Žiadosť o vydanie potvrdenia o pobyte
Vážená pani / Vážený pán,
týmto Vás zdvorilo žiadam o vydanie potvrdenia o mojom trvalom pobyte na území Slovenskej republiky. Toto potvrdenie potrebujem na právne účely pre potreby môjho zamestnávateľa.
V prílohe Vám posielam kópiu môjho občianskeho preukazu a vyplnený úradný formulár. V prípade akýchkoľvek otázok ma môžete kontaktovať na vyššie uvedenom telefónnom čísle alebo e-maile.
Vopred Vám veľmi pekne ďakujem za vybavenie mojej žiadosti.
S pozdravom
(Handwritten Signature)
Ján Kováč
Prílohy:
1. Kópia občianskeho preukazu
2. Vyplnený formulár žiadosti
TRANSLATION:
Subject: Request for a certificate of residence
Dear Madam / Sir,
I hereby politely request that you issue a certificate of my permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic. I need this certificate for legal purposes and for the needs of my employer.
I am sending you a copy of my ID card and a completed official form in the attachment. In case of any questions, you can contact me at the above phone number or e-mail.
Thank you very much in advance for processing my request.
Best regards,
(Handwritten Signature)
Ján Kováč
Attachments:
1. Copy of ID card
2. Completed application form
Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:14 About modern buildings and complexes in Slovakia
08:06 Fun fact 1
09:42 Fun fact 2
12:03 Fun fact 3
13:43 Slovak lesson
17:26 Example of a formal letter in Slovak
18:41 Translation
21:45 Final thoughts
If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website  https://www.bozenasslovak.com
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Today's episode is about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In today’s lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my summary about the Slovak water reservoirs - tajchy. You will also learn how to say “It was a brilliant project” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary about the historical water reservoirs in Slovakia.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In today’s lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my summary about the Slovak water reservoirs - tajchy. You will also learn how to say “It was a brilliant project” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary about the historical water reservoirs in Slovakia.
Slovak lesson
1.    nachádzať sa (to be located)
2.    postaviť (to built)
3.    potrebovať (to need)
4.    poháňať (to power)
5.    zbierať (to collect)
6.    plávať (to swim)
7.    oddychovať (to rest)
8.    technický úspech (technical achievement)
9.    inžiniersky projekt (engineering project.)
10. Bol to skvelý inžiniersky projekt. (It was a brilliant engineering project.)
11. Bol to skvelý projekt. (It was a brilliant project.)
Slovak historical water reservoirs 
1.    Tajchy sú staré vodné nádrže na strednom Slovensku.
 Tajchy are old water reservoirs in central Slovakia. 
2.    Nachádzajú sa hlavne pri meste Banská Štiavnica.
 They are located mainly near the town of Banská Štiavnica. 
3.    Tajchy boli postavené v 16. až 18. storočí.
 Tajchy were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. 
4.    Baníci potrebovali vodu pre bane na zlato a striebro.
 Miners needed water for gold and silver mines. 
5.    Voda poháňala veľké kolesá a čerpadlá.
 The water powered large wheels and pumps. 
6.    Tajchy zbierali dažďovú vodu a sneh z hôr.
 Tajchy collected rainwater and snow from the mountains. 
7.    Veľmi známy tajch je Počúvadlo pod vrchom Sitno.
 A very famous tajch is Počúvadlo under Mount Sitno. 
8.    Ľudia dnes chodia na tajchy plávať a oddychovať.
 Today people go to tajchy to swim and relax. 
9.    Tajchy boli veľkým technickým úspechom svojej doby.
 Tajchy were a great technical achievement of their time. 
10. Dnes sú tajchy krásnou súčasťou slovenskej prírody a histórie.
 Today tajchy are a beautiful part of Slovak nature and history.
Slovak historical water reservoirs mentioned in the episode:
1. Počúvadlo 
2. Veľká Richňava 
3. Malá Richňava
4. Rozgrund
5. Vindšachta
6. Klinger
7. Ottergrund
8. Evička
9. Bakomi
10. Dolný Hodrušský tajch
Timestamps
00:35 Introduction to the episode
02:24 Historical water reservoirs in Slovakia
06:08 Fun fact 1
12:55 Fun fact 2
15:02 Slovak lesson
18:54 Summary of tajchy in  Slovak
20:22 Summary with the English translation
If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website  https://www.bozenasslovak.com
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Today's episode is about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more Imperfective and Perfective pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “When can I rest?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary of the major water reservoirs in Slovakia.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more Imperfective and Perfective pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “When can I rest?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary of the major water reservoirs in Slovakia.
Slovak lesson
FUTUTRE TENSE: Perfective / Imperfective Pairs (Part 2)
1. To travel: Cestovať / Pocestovať
Imperfective (Cestovať): Celé leto budeme cestovať. (We will be traveling all summer.) — Focus: Ongoing journey.
Perfective (Pocestovať): Pocestujeme aj na Slovensko. (We will also travel to Slovakia.) — Focus: A defined trip with an end.
2. To watch TV: Pozerať / Pozrieť (si)
Imperfective (Pozerať): Fero bude pozerať televíziu. (Fero will be watching TV.) — Focus: Describing the activity, the entertainment process.
Perfective (Pozrieť si): Najprv si pozrie nový film. (First, he will watch a new movie.) — Focus: Watching the whole thing.
3. To listen: Počúvať / Vypočuť si
Imperfective (Počúvať): Cestou budem počúvať hudbu. (I will be listening to music on the way.) — Focus: Background activity.
Perfective (Vypočuť si): Teraz si vypočujem tvoj príbeh. (Now I will listen to your story.) — Focus: Listening to completion, I will listen to the entire story.
4. To exercise: Cvičiť / Zacvičiť si
Imperfective (Cvičiť): Od pondelka budem pravidelne cvičiť. (Starting Monday, I will be exercising regularly.) — Focus: Routine, repeating the activity.
Perfective (Zacvičiť si): Dnes si zacvičím v prírode. (Today I will exercise in nature.) — Focus: One session, one time. Focus on the finished activity.
5. To rest: Oddychovať / Oddýchnuť si
Imperfective (Oddychovať): V nedeľu budem oddychovať. (On Sunday I will be resting.) — Focus: The state of relaxation.
Perfective (Oddýchnuť si): Tu si na chvíľu oddýchnem. (I will rest here for a moment.) — Focus: Getting refreshed, resting for a few minutes. 
Slovak water reservoirs 
1.     Na Slovensku je veľa vodných nádrží.
 There are many water reservoirs in Slovakia. 
2.     Oravská priehrada je najväčšia vodná nádrž na Slovensku.
 Orava Reservoir is the largest water reservoir in Slovakia. 
3.     Zemplínska Šírava je obľúbené miesto na kúpanie a dovolenku.
 Zemplínska Šírava is a popular place for swimming and vacations. 
4.     Liptovská Mara leží pod Tatrami.
 Liptovská Mara is located below the Tatras. 
5.     Niektoré dediny boli zatopené pri stavbe priehrad.
 Some villages were flooded during the construction of reservoirs. 
6.     Veľká Domaša má čistú vodu a peknú prírodu.
 Veľká Domaša has clean water and beautiful nature. 
7.     Ružín je pokojná priehrada obklopená lesmi.
 Ružín is a quiet reservoir surrounded by forests. 
8.     Starina je dôležitý zdroj pitnej vody.
 Starina is an important source of drinking water. 
9.     Gabčíkovo vyrába elektrickú energiu z vody Dunaja.
 Gabčíkovo produces electric energy from the water of the Danube. 
10.  Dnes ľudia využívajú priehrady na šport, rybolov a oddych.
 Today people use reservoirs for sports, fishing, and relaxation.
Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:20  Major water reservoirs in Slovakia
03:58 Fun fact 1
06:43 Fun fact 2
08:54 Fun fact 3
13:20 Slovak lesson
19:12  Major water reservoirs (in Slovak)
20:35  Major water reservoirs in Slovakia (with the English translation)
22:43 Final thoughts
If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website  https://www.bozenasslovak.com
© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

Today's episode is about the 60th anniversary of the “the Slovak sea” called Zemplínska šírava. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to practice a few examples of Perfective / Imperfective Pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “We’ll celebrate the anniversary together“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is an authentic invitation to celebrate the anniversary of Zemplínska šírava.
Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the 60th anniversary of the “the Slovak sea” called Zemplínska šírava. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to practice a few examples of Perfective / Imperfective Pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “We’ll celebrate the anniversary together“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is an authentic invitation to celebrate the anniversary of Zemplínska šírava.
Slovak lesson
1. To get up: Vstávať / Vstať
Imperfective (Vstávať): Každý deň budem vstávať o siedmej. (I will be getting up at seven every day.) — Focus: Habit.
Perfective (Vstať): Zajtra vstanem o piatej. (Tomorrow I will get up at five.) — Focus: A specific one-time event.
2. To shower: Sprchovať sa / Osprchovať sa
Imperfective (Sprchovať sa): Budem sa dlho sprchovať. (I will be showering for a long time.) — Focus: The duration.
Perfective (Osprchovať sa): Rýchlo sa osprchujem. (I will take a shower quickly.) — Focus: Finishing the task.
3. To cook: Variť / Uvariť
Imperfective (Variť): Alena bude variť obed. (Alena will be cooking lunch.) — Focus: The activity of cooking.
Perfective (Uvariť): Uvarí fazuľovú polievku. (She will cook bean soup.) — Focus: The finished result, the soup will be finished.
4. To eat: Jesť / Zjesť 
Imperfective (Jesť): Večer budeme jesť pirohy. (We will be eating pierogi in the evening - enjoying it.) — Focus on the activity).
Perfective (Zjesť): Zjeme všetky pirohy. (We will eat all pierogi / everything.) — Focus on pirohy being gone, finishing the activity).
5. To play: Hrať (sa) / Zahrať (sa)
Imperfective (Hrať sa): Deti sa budú hrať v parku. (The children will be playing in the park.) — Focus: The act of playing.
Perfective (Zahrať sa): Zahrajú sa na slepú babu.  (They will play hide and seek.) — Focus: One specific game.
Phrase for today:
Oslávime výročie spolu. (We’ll celebrate the anniversary together.) 
ZEMPLÍNSKA ŠÍRAVA OSLAVUJE 60 ROKOV!
Príďte zažiť jedinečné oslavy jedného z najobľúbenejších miest východného Slovenska. Zemplínska šírava tento rok oslavuje svoje 60. výročie a pri tejto príležitosti vás čaká bohatý program, plný zážitkov pre všetky vekové kategórie.
 Termín: 30. – 31. máj 2026
 Miesto: Stredisko Medvedia hora & Penzión Anima
 Čakajú vás:
– koncerty a hudobný program
– sprievodné aktivity a atrakcie
– gastro zóna s chutným občerstvením
– program pre rodiny aj priateľov
A nebude chýbať vystúpenie folklórnych súborov Zemplín a Jurošík!
Zažite atmosféru Šíravy tak, ako ju možno ešte nepoznáte – plnú života, hudby a dobrej nálady. Vezmite rodinu, priateľov a príďte osláviť 60 rokov Šíravy spolu s nami!
TRANSLATION:
ZEMPLÍNSKA ŠÍRAVA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS!
Come and experience the unique celebrations of one of the most popular towns in eastern Slovakia. Zemplínska Šírava celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and on this occasion a rich program, full of experiences, awaits all age groups.
Date: May 30th – 31st, 2026
Location: Medvedia hora Resort & Anima Guesthouse
You can expect:
– concerts and a musical program
– accompanying activities and attractions
– a gastro zone with delicious refreshments
– a program for families and friends
And there will also be a performance of the Zemplín and Jurošík Folklore Ensembles!
Experience the atmosphere of Šírava as you may not know it yet - full of life, music and good mood. Bring your family, friends and come celebrate 60 years of Šírava with us!
Timestamps
00:35 introduction to the episode
02:25 About Zemplínska šírava
05:34 Fun fact 1
08:43 Fun fact 2
11:40 Slovak leson
18:45 Zemplínska šírava flyer in Slovak
20:05 Translation of Zemplínska šírava in English
20:05 Final thoughts
If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website  https://www.bozenasslovak.com
© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC