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

    6D AGO

    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
  2. How to say “Slovaks love double negatives” in Slovak; Basic Rules for Creating Slovak Sentences; Parts of Speech of Slovak sentences; S9E25 Bonus 3

    JAN 21

    How to say “Slovaks love double negatives” in Slovak; Basic Rules for Creating Slovak Sentences; Parts of Speech of Slovak sentences; S9E25 Bonus 3

    Today's episode is about basic rules for creating Slovak sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about parts of speech of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovaks love double negatives“ in Slovak.  Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about basic rules for creating Slovak sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about parts of speech of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovaks love double negatives“ in Slovak.  Slovak lesson 1.    slovné druhy (parts of speech) 2.    ohybné slovné druhy (inflected) 3.    neohybné slovné druhy (uninflected) 4.    podstatné meno (noun) 5.    prídavné meno (adjective) 6.    zámeno (pronoun) 7.    číslovka (numeral) 8.    sloveso (verb) 9.    príslovka (adverb) 10. predložka (preposition) 11. spojka (conjunction) 12. častica (particle) 13. citoslovce (interjection) 14. Slováci milujú / zbožňujú dvojité zápory. (Slovaks love double negatives.)  Episode notes 00:37 Intro 02:27 Parts of speech of Slovak sentences 08:19 Parts of speech - Practice 13:29 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

    15 min
  3. How to say “Let's build a sentence” in Slovak; Key elements of Slovak sentences; S9E24 Bonus 2

    JAN 14

    How to say “Let's build a sentence” in Slovak; Key elements of Slovak sentences; S9E24 Bonus 2

    Today's episode is about the structure of Slovak sentences. So, in the Slovak lesson, you will learn key elements of a Slovak Sentence. You will also learn how to say “Let's build a sentence.“ in Slovak.  Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the structure of Slovak sentences. So, in the Slovak lesson, you will learn key elements of a Slovak Sentence. You will also learn how to say “Let's build a sentence.“ in Slovak.  Slovak lesson 1.    vetné členy (sentence elements or parts) 2.    podmet (subject) 3.    prísudok (predicate) 4.    predmet (object) 5.    priamy predmet (direct object) 6.    nepriamy predmet (indirect object) 7.    príslovkové určenie (adverbial modifier) 8.    čas (time) 9.    miesto (place) 10. spôsob (manner) 11. dôvod / príčina (reason) 12. prívlastok (attribute) 13. Poďme zostaviť vetu. (Let's build a sentence.) Timestamps 00:38 Introduction to the episode 03:23 Key elements of Slovak sentences 11:43 Vocabulary 16:03 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
  4. How to ask “Where do you live?” in Slovak; How to say “May you be successful! in Slovak; Basic Types of Slovak Sentences; S9E23 Bonus 1

    JAN 7

    How to ask “Where do you live?” in Slovak; How to say “May you be successful! in Slovak; Basic Types of Slovak Sentences; S9E23 Bonus 1

    Today's episode is about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Where do you live?“ and how to say “May you be successful!” in Slovak.  Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Where do you live?“ and how to say “May you be successful!” in Slovak. Slovak lesson Types of sentences by purpose a) Declarative sentences (oznamovacie vety) b) Interrogative sentences (opytovacie vety) c) Imperative sentences (rozkazovacie vety) d) Exclamatory sentences (zvolacie vety) e) Wishful sentences (želacie vety) Sentences 1.    Bývam v Bratislave. (I live in Bratislava.) 2.    Dnes je pondelok. (Today is Monday.) 3.    Kde bývaš? (Where do you live?) 4.    Máš čas? (Do you have time?) 5.    Poď sem! (Come here!) 6.    Prosím, zatvor dvere. (Please close the door.) 7.    To je super! (That’s great!) 8.    Aká krása! (What a beauty!) 9.    Nech sa ti darí! (May you be successful!). 10. Kde bývaš? / Kde bývate? (Where do you live?) Timestamps 00:43 Introduction to the episode 02:38 Short announcement 03:48 Slovak lesson 07:34 Sentences 12:00 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

    14 min
  5. How to say “Please, taste it“ in Slovak; How Slovaks Celebrate December 31; Slovak "Kapustnica", Sauerkraut Soup Recipe; S9E22

    12/31/2025

    How to say “Please, taste it“ in Slovak; How Slovaks Celebrate December 31; Slovak "Kapustnica", Sauerkraut Soup Recipe; S9E22

    Today's episode is about how Slovaks celebrate December 31. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a Slovak recipe. You will also learn how to say “Please taste it“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my mom’s recipe for Slovak Kapustnica. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about how Slovaks celebrate December 31. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a Slovak recipe. You will also learn how to say “Please taste it“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my mom’s recipe for Slovak Kapustnica. Slovak lesson 1.    údené bravčové mäso (smoked pork) 2.    šunka (ham) 3.    klobása (sausage) 4.    kyslá kapusta (sauerkraut) 5.    cibuľa (onion) 6.    cesnak (garlic) 7.    huby (mushrooms) 8.    zemiaky (potatoes) 9.    bobkový list (bay leaf) 10. rasca (cumin) 11. sladká paprika (sweet paprika, as a spice) 12. čierne korenie (black pepper) 13. červená paprika (red pepper) 14. rastlinný olej (vegetable oil) 15. bravčová masť (lard) 16. kyslá smotana (sour cream) 17. petržlenová vňať (parsley) 18. Ochutnajte, prosím. (Please taste it.) Recept: "Kapustnica" Ingrediencie • 450 g údeného bravčového mäsa (údena šunka, klobása alebo iné údené mäso) • 450 g kyslej kapusty so šťavou • 1 veľká cibuľa, nadrobno pokrájaná • 2 strúčiky cesnaku, mleté • 1 pohár sušených húb (alebo čerstvých), namočených a nakrájaných na plátky • 2 stredne veľké zemiaky, ošúpané a nakrájané na kocky • 2 bobkové listy • 1 ČL rasce (ČL = čajová lyžica) • 1 PL sladkej papriky (PL = polievková lyžica) • 1 ČL mletého čierneho korenia • 1/2 ČL drvenej červenej papriky (voliteľné, na pálivosť) • 6 pohárov (1,5 l) vody alebo nesoleného vývaru • 1 PL rastlinného oleja alebo bravčovej masti • Soľ podľa chuti Postup 1. Vložte údené bravčové mäso do veľkého hrnca. Zalejte vodou alebo vývarom a priveďte do varu. Duste 30–45 minút, kým mäso nezmäkne. Vyberte mäso, nechajte ho vychladnúť a nakrájajte na kúsky. Vývar si odložte. 2. V samostatnej panvici rozohrejte olej alebo bravčovú masť. Pridajte nakrájanú cibuľu a orestujte ju, kým nie je priesvitná. Vmiešajte cesnak a varte ešte minútu. 3. Do hrnca s odloženým vývarom pridajte kyslú kapustu (so šťavou), nakrájané šampiňóny, zemiaky, orestovanú cibuľu a cesnak, bobkové listy, rascu, papriku, čierne korenie a drvenú červenú papriku. 4. Priveďte do mierneho varu, potom znížte teplotu a varte 45 minút. Vráťte údené kúsky mäsa späť do hrnca a pokračujte v dusení ďalších 15 minút. 5. Skontrolujte, či je to dostatočne ochutené, a podľa potreby osoľte. Ak je polievka príliš kyslá, môžete pridat trochu cukru. 6. Polievku nalejte do misiek alebo tanierov. Každú porciu ozdobte lyžičkou kyslej smotany a posypte čerstvou petržlenovou vňaťou. Timestamps 00:34 Introduction 02:30 About Silvester (New Year's Eve) 06:02 Fun fact 10:19 Slovak lesson 17:33 Recipe for "kapustnica" in Slovak 21:07 Recipe in English 24:18 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
  6. How to say “I like to sing Christmas carols“ in Slovak; How to ask “Do you like to sing Christmas carols?“ in Slovak; Why Do Slovaks Call Christmas "Vianoce"?; Slovak Traditional Christmas Song; S9E21

    12/24/2025

    How to say “I like to sing Christmas carols“ in Slovak; How to ask “Do you like to sing Christmas carols?“ in Slovak; Why Do Slovaks Call Christmas "Vianoce"?; Slovak Traditional Christmas Song; S9E21

    Today's episode is about the origin of Slovak word for Christmas – Vianoce. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a traditional Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “Do you like to sing Christmas carols?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Christmas song. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the origin of Slovak word for Christmas – Vianoce. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a traditional Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “Do you like to sing Christmas carols?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Christmas song. Slovak lesson 1.    valasi (shepherds) 2.    salaš (shepherds’ hut / chalet) 3.    radosť (joy) 4.    zjavovat (to appear / to reveal) 5.    jasličky (manger) 6.    nebeskí duchovia (heavenly spirits) 7.    sláva (glory) 8.    pokoj (peace) 9.    vtáčkovia (little birds) 10. prekrásne (beautifully) 11. panenka / Panenka (the virgin / Virgin Mary) 12. dieťatko (baby) 13. Vianočná koleda (Christmas carol) 14. Rád / Rada spievam vianočné koledy. (I like to sing Christmas carols.) 15. Radi spievate vianočné koledy? (Do you like to sing Christmas carols?) Do hory, do lesa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKdwalq9o_8 1.  Do hory, do lesa valasi,  či horí v tom našom salaši.  Radosť veľká sa zjavuje  a tento svet potešuje.  Kráčajte bratkovia, k jasličkám,  aby ste zjavili všetko nám.    2.  Počkajte nás, milí bratkovia,  nebeskí lietajú duchovia.  Sláva Bohu prespevujú,  pokoj ľuďom ohlasujú.  Vtáčkovia prekrásne spievajú  a do Betlehema volajú.    3.  Zrodila Panenka Dieťa nám,  v jasličkách vložený leží tam.  Mesiáša čakného  Boha na svet vteleného,  poďme a vítajme vznešené  Dieťatko, ležiace na sene. TRANSLATION 1.  To the hills, to the forest, shepherds, go,  Is something burning in our hut below?  A wondrous joy is shining bright,  And filling all the world with light.  So hurry, brothers all, to the manger near,  That everything may be made clear. 2.  Wait for us, dear brothers, don’t go yet,  Heavenly spirits in the sky have met.  They sing out glory to the Lord,  And peace to people they outpour.  The little birds are singing sweet and high,  Calling us to Bethlehem nearby. 3.  A Maiden has borne a Child this night,  Laid in a manger, sleeping soft and light.  The long-awaited Messiah dear,  God in the flesh has now come near.  So let us go and greet with reverence mild  This noble, wondrous, Holy Child. Timestamps 00;35 Introduction to the episode 02:33 About the meaning of the word "Vianoce" 09:47 Slovak lesson 16:12 Slovak Christmas song lyrics 17:43 Translation 19:02 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

    21 min
  7. How to ask “Do you build gingerbread houses?” in Slovak; Traditions of Gingerbread Houses; S9E20

    12/17/2025

    How to ask “Do you build gingerbread houses?” in Slovak; Traditions of Gingerbread Houses; S9E20

    Today's episode is about traditions of gingerbread houses in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short essay. You will also learn how to ask “Do you build gingerbread houses?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short history of gingerbread houses. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about transitions of gingerbread houses in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short essay. You will also learn how to ask “Do you build gingerbread houses?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short history of gingerbread houses. Slovak lesson 1.    medovník (gingerbread cookie) 2.    domček (little house) 3.    poleva (icing) 4.    čipka (lace) 5.    rozprávka (fairy tale) 6.    remeslo (craft) 7.    vôňa (scent, aroma) 8.    zdobiť (to decorate) 9.    stredoveký (medieval) 10. fantázia (imagination) 11. ozdoba (decoration) 12. chalúpka (little cottage house) 13. medovníková chalúpka (gingerbread house) 14. Staviate perníkové chalúpky? (Do you build gingerbread houses?) My short history of building gingerbread houses: Medovníkové domčeky sa stali jednou z najsladších vianočných tradícií. Ich história siaha do stredovekej Európy, kde sa medovníky tvarovali do ozdobných koláčikov a dávali ako darčeky. Myšlienka stavať celé domčeky sa objavila po rozprávke o Jankovi a Marienke, ktorej perníková chalúpka inšpirovala nemeckých pekárov vytvárať jedlé domy. Keď sa tradícia rozšírila po Európe a neskôr do Ameriky, každá krajina pridala vlastný štýl. Na Slovensku sa medovníky zdobili jemnou bielou polevou pripomínajúcou čipku. Hoci medovníkové domčeky nepatrili medzi pôvodné slovenské zvyky, postupne sa stali súčasťou adventu, často zdobené folklórnymi vzormi a jednoduchým, milým dizajnom typickým pre miestne remeslo. Dnes sú medovníkové domčeky spojením rozprávkovej fantázie, sladkej vône a rodinnej zábavy. Či už vám strecha spadne alebo ostane rovná, radosť je v spoločnom tvorení — a možno aj v ochutnávaní ozdôb, keď sa nikto nepozerá. Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:30 Traditions of gingerbread houses in Slovakia 03:32 Fun fact 15:00 Short history of building gingerbread houses in Slovak 16:46 Translation of short history in English 18:21 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

    20 min
  8. How to say “That's something you can't forget” in Slovak; Cold Nights, Warm Punch, and Hot Pre-Christmas Chaos: Your Friendly Guide to Slovakia’s December 2025; S9E19

    12/10/2025

    How to say “That's something you can't forget” in Slovak; Cold Nights, Warm Punch, and Hot Pre-Christmas Chaos: Your Friendly Guide to Slovakia’s December 2025; S9E19

    Today's episode is about a few of the many attractions in the month of December in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “That's something you can't forget“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary of today’s topic. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about a few of the many attractions in the month of December in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “That's something you can't forget“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary of today’s topic. Slovak lesson 1.    škorica (cinnamon),  2.    klinčeky (cloves) 3.    sladká medovina (sweet mead) 4.    teplý punč (warm punch) 5.    varené víno (mulled wine) 6.    obrátená pyramída (inverted pyramid) 7.    sladké kráľovstvo (sweet kingdom) 8.    perníkové pečenie (gingerbread baking) 9.    bláznivé nápady (crazy ideas) 10. To sa nedá zabudnúť. (That's something you can't forget.) Zhrnutie (Summary) December 2025 na Slovensku vyzerá ako mesiac, ktorý si povedal, že bude robiť všetko naraz – a ešte k tomu s úsmevom. Po celej krajine sa strieda zimná romantika s hudobnými koncertmi, vianočnými trhmi, ktoré voňajú medovinou, teplým punčom a vareným vínom. V Bojnickom zámku sa opäť prebúdzajú duchovia minulých Vianoc, zatiaľ čo v Nízkych Tatrách vzniká rozprávkový svet plný tisícok sviečok a vo Vysokých Tatrách na Hrebienku vyrástla katedrála z ľadu. Deti majú radosť zo Smejka a Tanculienky, dospelí objavujú jazz v obrátenej pyramíde Slovenského rozhlasu, a Košice sa menia na sladké kráľovstvo počas veľkého perníkového pečenia. Celý mesiac pôsobí ako veselý, lesklý kolotoč tradícií, hudby a trochu bláznivých nápadov, ktorý robí z decembra čas, na ktorý sa jednoducho nedá zabudnúť. Timestamps 00:34 Introduction to the episode 02:29 Pre-Christmas activities in Slovakia 2025 05:03 Fun fact 1 09:17 Fun fact 2 09:50 Fun fact 3 12:47 Slovak lesson 17:01 Summary in Slovak 18:27 Summary in English 19:44 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

    22 min
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  • Creator
    Bozena Hilko
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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