Learn Slovak and More Podcast

Bozena Hilko
  • 4.9 (31)
  • LANGUAGE LEARNING
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

This show is about learning Slovak Language, Slovak culture, traditions and everything in between 

  1. How to say “Better something than nothing “ in Slovak; Matúš Čák Trenčiansky - Medieval Power Broker; Irregular Comparative of Slovak Adjectives in Singular; S10E7

    12H AGO

    How to say “Better something than nothing “ in Slovak; Matúš Čák Trenčiansky - Medieval Power Broker; Irregular Comparative of Slovak Adjectives in Singular; S10E7

    Today's episode is about Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of irregular Slovak adjectives in singular. You will also learn how to say “Better something than nothing“ in Slovak. At the end is my short legend about Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of irregular Slovak adjectives in singular. You will also learn how to say “Better something than nothing“ in Slovak. At the end is my short legend about Matúš Čák Trenčiansky. Slovak lesson Irregular Adjectives in Singular    Basic Form | Comparative | Superlative 1. dobrý muž, dom, pes (good) | lepší (better) | najlepší (best)    dobrá žena, kniha, mačka (good) | lepšia (better) | najlepšia (best)    dobré dieťa, jablko, kurča (good) |  lepšie (better) | najlepšie (best)  2. zlý muž, dom, pes (bad )| horší (worse) | najhorší (worst)      zlá žena, kniha, mačka (bad) |  horšia (worse) |  najhoršia (worst)      zlé dieťa, jablko, kurča (bad)  horšie (worse)  najhoršie (worst)  3. veľký muž, dom, pes (big)| väčší (bigger) | najväčší (biggest)      veľká žena, kniha, mačka (big) | väčšia (bigger) najväčšia(biggest)      veľké dieťa, jablko, kurča (big)  väčšie (bigger)  najväčšie (biggest) 4. malý muž, dom, pes (small) | menší (smaller)  | najmenší (smallest)     malá žena, kniha, mačka (small) menšia (smaller) najmenšia(smallest)     malé dieťa, jablko, kurča (small) menšie (smaller)  najmenšie (smallest) 5. pekný muž, dom, pes (nice/pretty) | krajší (nicer/prettier) | najkrajší (prettiest)     pekná žena, kniha, mačka | krajšia (prettier) | najkrajšia (prettiest)     pekné dieťa, jablko, kurča  krajšie (prettier)  najkrajšie (prettiest)  Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:29 About Matúš Čák Trenčiansky 07:18 Fun fact 1 09:42 Fun fact 2 11:41 Slovak lesson 16:35 Sentences 19:15 Legend about Matúš Čák Trenčiansky in Slovak 21:47 Translation of the legend 24:29 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

    26 min
  2. How to say “The wiser one will retreat“ in Slovak; Questions About Nobility in Upper Hungary; Comparative Form of Slovak Adjectives in Plural; S10E6

    MAR 11

    How to say “The wiser one will retreat“ in Slovak; Questions About Nobility in Upper Hungary; Comparative Form of Slovak Adjectives in Plural; S10E6

    Today's episode is about answering some questions about the nobility in Upper Hungary. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in plural. You will also learn how to say “The wiser one will retreat. “in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m answering some questions about the nobility in Upper Hungary. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in plural. You will also learn how to say “The wiser one will retreat. “in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1.    (Musc. An.) Chlapci boli rýchlejší ako dievčatá. (The boys were faster than the girls.) 2.    (Musc. An.) Preteky vyhral najrýchlejší bežec. (The fastest runner won the race.) 3.    (Musc. Ina.) Nové vlaky sú rýchlejšie ako staré. (New trains are faster than old ones.) 4.    (Musc. Ina.) Japonsko má vraj narýchlejšie vlaky. (Japan is said to have the fastest trains.) 5.    Fem.) Jeho kamarátky sú staršie ako tvoje. (His female friends are older than yours.) 6.    (Fem.) Najstaršie ženy odišli domov. (The oldest women went home.) 7.    (Fem.) Staršie knihy sme dali do antikvariátu. (We put the older books in a second-hand bookshop.) 8.    (Fem.) Najstaršie knihy sme poslali do múzea. (We sent the oldest books to a museum.) 9.    (Neu.) Všetky múdrejšie dievčatá študovali medicínu. (All the smarter girls studied medicine.) 10. (Neu.) Najmúdrejšie dievčatá študovali kvantovú fyziku. (The smartest girls studied quantum physics.) 11. (Neu.) Niektoré zvieratá sú múdrejšie ako iné. (Some animals are smarter than others.) 12. (Neu.) Šimpanzy sú vraj najmúdrejšie zvieratá na svete. (Chimpanzees are said to be the smartest animals in the world.) 13. Múdrejší ustúpi. The wiser one will retreat/will step back. => Slovak proverb/saying. (Meaning: a person with foresight will not get drawn into an unnecessary conflict). Zhrnutie: Čo si máme zapamätať Šľachtici na území dnešného Slovenska boli súčasťou Uhorského kráľovstva. Hovorili viacerými jazykmi. Niektorí mali slovenské korene, iní maďarské či nemecké. Neboli len bojovníci, ale aj úradníci a vzdelanci. Ich identita bola iná než dnes. Najdôležitá pre nich bola vernosť kráľovi, rodine a pôde. Summary: What to Remember The nobles in what is now Slovakia were part of the Kingdom of Hungary. They spoke several languages. Some had Slovak roots, others Hungarian or German. They were not only warriors, but also officials and scholars. Their identity was different from today’s. The most important thing for them was loyalty to the king, family and land. Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the lesson 02:25 Answering the questions about the nobility in Upper Hungary  04:17 Fun fact 1 05:47 Fun fact 2 08:53 Slovak lesson 15:46 Sentences 19:27 Summary 21:02 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

    23 min
  3. How to say “Silence is gold“ in Slovak; Nobility in Upper Hungary; Comparison of Slovak Neuter Adjectives; Scandal of the Palffy Family; S10E5

    MAR 4

    How to say “Silence is gold“ in Slovak; Nobility in Upper Hungary; Comparison of Slovak Neuter Adjectives; Scandal of the Palffy Family; S10E5

    Today's episode is about the nobility in Upper Hungary - present day Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the neuter gender and some new words from my story. You will also learn how to say “Silence is gold.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my story about a young nobleman in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the nobility in Upper Hungary - present day Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the neuter gender and some new words from my story. You will also learn how to say “Silence is gold.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my story about a young nobleman in Slovak. Slovak lesson Sentences with the comparative form of adjectives in neuter: 1.    Naše dieťa je milšie ako susedovie. (Our child is nicer than our neighbor's.) 2.    Miško je najmilšie bábätko zo všetkých. (Miško is the nicest/sweetest baby of all.) 3.    Dnešné vysielanie bolo veselšie ako včera. (Today's broadcast was more joyful than yesterday's.) 4.    Doposiaľ to bolo najveselšíe popoludnie týždňa. (So far, it was the most joyful afternoon of the week.) 5.    Moje šteniatko je múdrejšie ako tvoje. (My puppy is smarter than yours.) 6.    To bolo najmúdrejšie rozhodnutie môjho života. (That was the wisest decision of my life.) 7.    Jeho auto je rýchlejšie ako tvoje. (His car is faster than yours.) 8.    Ferrari je najrýchlejšie auto na svete. (Ferrari is the fastest car in the world.) Vocabulary 1.    zámožná rodina (wealthy noble family) 2.    obdivovať (to admire) 3.    prihodiť sa (to happen) 4.    posilniť (to strengthen) 5.    spojenectvo (alliance) 6.    nevesta (bride) 7.    všímať si (to notice) 8.    šepkať (to whisper) 9.    trhlina (crack) 10. riešenie (solution) 11. zásnuby (engagement) 12. mlčanie (silence) 13. Mlčanie je zlato. (Silence is gold.) => Slovak proverb from my story. Timestamps 00:34 Introduction to the lesson 02:34 About the nobility in Upper Hungary 05:28 Fun fact 1 08:12 Fun fact 2 11:03 Slovak lesson 15:35 Vocabulary 20:23 Story in Slovak 23:50 Translation of the story into English 26:54 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

    29 min
  4. How to say “Our Olympians are our heroes.“ in Slovak; Notable Placements & Performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics; Comparison of Slovak Feminine Adjectives; S10E4

    FEB 25

    How to say “Our Olympians are our heroes.“ in Slovak; Notable Placements & Performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics; Comparison of Slovak Feminine Adjectives; S10E4

    Today's episode is about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes.  Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes. Slovak lesson 1.    Moja matka je mladšia ako tvoja. (My mother is younger than yours.) 2.    Moja sestra je najmladšia zo všetkých. (My sister is the youngest of all.) 3.    Dnešná porada bola dlhšia ako včera. (Today's meeting was longer than yesterday's.) 4.    To bola najdlhšia prednáška tohto semestra. (That was the longest lecture of this semester.) 5.    Náša lipa je vyššia ako susedova. (Our linden tree is taller than our neighbor's.) 6.    Lipa na konci ulice je najvyššia zo všetkých. (The linden tree at the end of the street is the tallest of all.) 7.    Mikaela Shiffrinova bola rýchlejšia ako Petra Vlhová. (Mikaela Shiffrin was faster than Petra Vlhová.) 8.    Ktorá lyžiarka je najrýchlejšia na svete? (Which female skier is the fastest in the world?) 9.    Naši olympionici sú naši hrdinovia. (Our Olympians are our heroes.) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:31 Results from the 2026 Winter Olympics 09:13 Fun fact 1 14:14 Fun fact 2 15:01 Fun fact 3 15:53 Fun fact4 16:48 Slovak lesson 21:31 Practice some sentences 25:54 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

    28 min
  5. How to say “Who is the fastest in the world? “ in Slovak; History of Winter Sports in Slovakia; Comparison of Slovak Masculine Adjectives; S10E3

    FEB 18

    How to say “Who is the fastest in the world? “ in Slovak; History of Winter Sports in Slovakia; Comparison of Slovak Masculine Adjectives; S10E3

    Today's episode is about the history of winter sports in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the masculine gender. You will also learn how to ask “Who is the fastest in the world? “in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of winter sports in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the masculine gender. You will also learn how to ask “Who is the fastest in the world? “in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1.    Môj otec je starší ako tvoj. (My father is older than yours.) 2.    Môj dedo je najstarší zo všetkých. (My grandfather is the oldest of all.) 3.    Dnešný výklad bol dlhší ako včera. (Today's lecture was longer than yesterday's.) 4.    To bol najdlhší deň môjho života. (That was the longest day of my life.) 5.    Môj pes je múdrejší ako tvoj. (My dog is smarter than yours.) 6.    Šalamún bol najmúdrejší zo všetkých. (Solomon was the wisest of all.) 7.    Náš dom je vyšší ako susedov. (Our house is higher than our neighbors'.) 8.    On je najvyšší študent v triede. (He is the tallest student in the class.) 9.    Peter je rýchlejší ako Jaro. (Peter is faster than Jaro.) 10. Kto je najrýchlejší na svete? (Who is the fastest in the world?) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:28 About the history of winter sports in Slovakia  12:57 Slovak lesson 17:48 Practice sentences 25:52 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

    28 min
  6. How to say “Love blooms in every season” in Slovak; Valentine’s Day Before Valentines; Nobility’s Valentine Celebration in 19th-Century; S10E2

    FEB 11

    How to say “Love blooms in every season” in Slovak; Valentine’s Day Before Valentines; Nobility’s Valentine Celebration in 19th-Century; S10E2

    Today's episode is about Valentine celebrations of the nobility in 19th-century Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love blooms in every season.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about a Valentine ball dance. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Valentine celebrations of the nobility in 19th-century Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love blooms in every season.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about a Valentine ball dance. Slovak lesson 1.    stretnúť sa (to meet) 2.    zdať sa (to seem) 3.    krúžiť (to circulate) 4.    viesť (to lead) 5.    šíriť sa (to spread) 6.    zmeniť (to change) 7.    zapôsobiť (to impress) 8.    spojiť (to connect) 9.    požiadať (to request) 10. tvrdiť (to assert) 11. trvať na niečom (to insist) 12. nechávať (to leave, to let) 13. kvitnúť (to bloom) 14. Slovak proverb: Láska kvitne v každom období. (Love blooms in every season.)  Timestamps 00:37 Introduction to the episode 02:37 Valentine celebrations in the past 05:34 Fun fact 10:59 Slovak lesson 16:10 Valentine story in Slovak 18:39 Valentine story in English 20:54 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

    23 min
  7. How to say “Do you remember it? “ in Slovak; History of Fašiangy Dance Balls in Slovakia; Story: Night No One Was Supposed to Remember; S10E1

    FEB 4

    How to say “Do you remember it? “ in Slovak; History of Fašiangy Dance Balls in Slovakia; Story: Night No One Was Supposed to Remember; S10E1

    Today's episode is about the history of carnival dance balls in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some new words from my story. You will also learn how to ask “Do you remember it? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my story about the night that no one was supposed to remember. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of carnival dance balls in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some new words from my story. You will also learn how to ask “Do you remember it? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my story in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1.    príbeh (story) 2.    kaštieľ (mansion) 3.    vonku (outside) 4.    vnútri (inside) 5.    tajomstvo (secret) 6.    grófka (countess) 7.    neznámy muž (unknown man) 8.    nezvyčajné (unusual) 9.    žartovať (to joke) 10. nečakane (unexpected) 11. úprimne (sincerely) 12. sľub, sľuby (promise, promises) 13. klebety (gossip) 14. pamätať si / zapamätať si (to remember) 15. Pamätáš si to? / Pamätáte si to? (Do you remember it?) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:27 About the dance balls history 10:19 Slovak lesson - vocabulary 15:35 My story in Slovak 18:53 Translation of my story into English 21:44 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

    24 min
  8. How to say “Slovak endings show the meanings” in Slovak; Types of Slovak sentences by Structure; Word Order in Slovak; S9E26 Bonus 4

    JAN 28

    How to say “Slovak endings show the meanings” in Slovak; Types of Slovak sentences by Structure; Word Order in Slovak; S9E26 Bonus 4

    Today's episode is about types of Slovak sentences by structure. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the word order of Slovak Sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovak endings show the meanings.“  Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about types of Slovak sentences by structure. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the word order of Slovak Sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovak endings show the meanings.“  Slovak lesson A. Types of Slovak sentences by structure  B. Word Order in Slovak C. Vocabulary 1.    jednoduchá veta (simple sentence) 2.    zložená veta (compound sentence) 3.    súvetie (complex sentence) 4.    priraďovacie súvetie (associative clauses) 5.    podraďovacie súvetie (subordinate clauses) 6.    slovosled (word order) 7.    pád / pádové číslo (case) 8.    koncovka (ending) 9.    dôraz (emphasis)  10. štýl (style) 11. emócia (emotion) 12. význam (meaning) 13. Slovenské koncovky ukazujú význam. (Slovak endings show the meanings.) Timestamps 00:36 Introduction to the episode 02:24 Types of Slovak sentences by structure  06:36 Word Order in Slovak 11:03 Vocabulary 16:10 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

    18 min
See All (245)

Trailer

4.9
out of 5
31 Ratings

About

This show is about learning Slovak Language, Slovak culture, traditions and everything in between 

Information

  • Creator
    Bozena Hilko
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    245
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Learn Slovak and More Podcast
  • Show Website
    Learn Slovak and More Podcast

You Might Also Like