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Why learn Slovak?
Slovak is one of the 67 languages you can learn on Lingocard with frequency-ranked flashcards, spaced repetition, and live speaking partners. Build vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, on web and mobile.
Slovak is written in the Latin script. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Slovak is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers. Slovak belongs to the Indo-European (Slavic) family - if you enjoy it, a natural next step is Czech or Polish.
The 50 most common Slovak words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Slovak sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | ah | and |
| 2 | byť | bit' | be |
| 3 | ten | ten | this |
| 4 | v | v | in |
| 5 | on | ohn | he |
| 6 | mať | mat' | have |
| 7 | že | zheh | that (conjunction) |
| 8 | s | s | with |
| 9 | z | z | from |
| 10 | ktorý | KTOH-ree | which |
| 11 | na | nah | on |
| 12 | do | doh | to |
| 13 | i | ee | also |
| 14 | ale | AH-leh | but |
| 15 | sa | sah | self |
| 16 | čo | choh | what |
| 17 | ako | AH-koh | how |
| 18 | po | poh | after |
| 19 | tak | tahk | so |
| 20 | môcť | mwohts' | can |
| 21 | rok | rohk | year |
| 22 | o | oh | about |
| 23 | k | k | toward |
| 24 | človek | CHLOH-vek | person |
| 25 | keď | ked' | when |
| 26 | len | len | only |
| 27 | už | oozh | already |
| 28 | čas | chahs | time |
| 29 | deň | dyen' | day |
| 30 | chcieť | khtsyet' | want |
| 31 | vedieť | VEH-dyet' | know |
| 32 | povedať | POH-veh-dat' | say |
| 33 | veľký | VEL'-kee | large |
| 34 | nový | NOH-vee | new |
| 35 | dobrý | DOH-bree | good |
| 36 | dva | dvah | two |
| 37 | iný | EE-nee | other |
| 38 | musieť | MOO-syet' | must |
| 39 | vidieť | VEE-dyet' | see |
| 40 | prvý | PUR-vee | first |
| 41 | celý | TSEH-lee | whole |
| 42 | my | mih | we |
| 43 | ty | tih | you |
| 44 | svoj | svoy | own |
| 45 | tiež | tyezh | too |
| 46 | ešte | ESH-tyeh | still |
| 47 | kde | gdeh | where |
| 48 | ísť | eest' | go |
| 49 | dať | dat' | give |
| 50 | práca | PRAH-tsah | work |
Useful phrases in Slovak
- Dobrý deň · DOH-bree dyen · Hello / Good day
- Ako sa máš? · AH-koh sah mahsh · How are you?
- Ďakujem · DYAH-koo-yem · Thank you
- Prosím · PROH-seem · Please
- Volám sa... · VOH-lahm sah · My name is...
- Kde je...? · gdeh yeh · Where is...?
- Dovidenia · do-vi-DEH-nya · Goodbye
- Prepáčte · preh-PAACH-teh · Excuse me
- Nerozumiem · NEH-ro-zoo-myem · I don't understand
- Môžete mi pomôcť? · MWO-zheh-tye mee PO-mwotsty · Can you help me?
- Koľko to stojí? · KOL-ko toh STO-yee · How much is it?
- Do zajtra! · do ZAY-trah · See you tomorrow!
Learn Slovak with comprehensive language resources
- Pronunciation
- Numbers
- Verbs and adjectives
- Frequency dictionaries
- Basic sentences
- Thematic dictionaries
- Politeness
- Idioms
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Frequently asked questions about learning Slovak
How difficult is it to learn Slovak?
How difficult Slovak is depends on your background, but every language becomes manageable with consistent daily practice. Focusing on the most frequent words first means you can understand and say a lot early on. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Slovak is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Slovak?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Slovak?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level in Slovak within 8-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 5 million people across 1 countries speak Slovak, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Slovak vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Slovak pronunciation hard?
Every language has a few sounds that take practice, but Slovak pronunciation becomes consistent with regular listening and speaking. Hearing the language often matters more than memorising rules.
How do I get Free Slovak speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Slovak alphabet first?
If Slovak uses a different script, learning it early unlocks reading - and it's usually faster than people expect. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.