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Bozena Hilko

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

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

    2D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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