IOM Migration Information Centre (MIC) – free Slovak courses, as well as legal, social and employment counselling and courses about life in Slovakia. Branches in Bratislava and Košice, some services also online.
Towns and municipalities – some organise courses for foreigners.
Non-profit organisations and community projects.
Universities – paid intensive courses.
Phrases for everyday life
Short sentences you can show or read out.
At an office
Slovak
English
Dobrý deň, mám objednaný termín.
Hello, I have an appointment.
Nerozumiem. Môžete to zopakovať pomaly?
I don’t understand. Could you repeat it slowly?
Hovoríte po anglicky?
Do you speak English?
Aké dokumenty potrebujem?
Which documents do I need?
Dokedy to musím doniesť?
By when do I have to bring it?
At the doctor’s
Slovak
English
Chcem sa objednať k lekárovi.
I would like to make an appointment.
Bolí ma tu.
It hurts here.
Mám horúčku od včera.
I have had a fever since yesterday.
Som alergický na…
I am allergic to…
Potrebujem tlmočníka.
I need an interpreter.
At school
Slovak
English
Som mama / otec…
I am the mother / father of…
Moje dieťa dnes nepríde, je choré.
My child won’t come today, they are ill.
Ako sa mu darí?
How is he/she doing?
In a shop
Slovak
English
Koľko to stojí?
How much does it cost?
Môžem platiť kartou?
Can I pay by card?
Prosím si tašku.
A bag, please.
On the phone
Slovak
English
Dobrý deň, volám sa… Volám kvôli…
Hello, my name is… I am calling about…
Môžete mi to poslať e-mailom?
Could you send it to me by e-mail?
Zavolám neskôr.
I will call later.
Slovak for work
The most important words and sentences at work, including health and safety (BOZP).
At work
Slovak
English
Kedy začínam?
When do I start?
Kedy je výplata?
When is payday?
Potrebujem voľno.
I need a day off.
Som chorý, dnes neprídem.
I am ill, I won’t come today.
Môžem dostať kópiu zmluvy?
Can I get a copy of the contract?
Nerozumiem, ukážte mi to, prosím.
I don’t understand, please show me.
Safety (BOZP)
Slovak
English
Pozor!
Watch out!
Stop! / Nebezpečenstvo
Stop! / Danger
Zákaz vstupu
No entry
Používajte ochranné rukavice.
Wear protective gloves.
Stal sa úraz.
There has been an accident.
Núdzový východ
Emergency exit
Slovak–Vietnamese dictionary
Words you will see at offices, in contracts and at the doctor’s.