This week we’ll look at another common phrase – “how are you?” Here are the question and a few variations of answers – look below for some cultural insight into this expression.
English | Slovak |
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How are you? |
Ako sa máš? |
[AH-ko sah MAHsh] listen to pronunciation: |
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I’m doing well/fine. |
Mám sa dobre.[MAHM sah DOH-breh] |
I’m not doing well. |
Mám sa zle.[MAHM sah ZLEH] |
I’m doing wonderful. |
Mám sa výborne.[MAHM sah VEE-bor-nyeh] |
And you? |
A ty?[ah TEE?] |
This is not heard as often in Slovakia as we would typically use it – in the U.S., this has almost become a kind of greeting. We might even ask this of a stranger, but you wouldn’t expect a full or honest answer. Here, you would only ask your friends how they are doing, and only if you really want to know the answer!
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