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Everyday Slovak

Negation in conversation

Refuse politely, say you do not understand, and use common negative verbs.

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Waiter

Dáte si kávu?

Would you like coffee?
You

Nie, ďakujem. Nemám teraz čas.

No, thank you. I do not have time now.
Waiter

Rozumiete menu?

Do you understand the menu?
You

Nerozumiem. Nie je to pre mňa.

I do not understand. It is not for me.

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Key phrases

  1. Nie, ďakujem.
    No, thank you.
  2. Nerozumiem.
    I do not understand.
  3. Nemám …
    I do not have …
  4. Nie je to …
    It is not …

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