Language/Slovak/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Slovak learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on how to use "have" in Slovak. "Have" is an important verb in any language as it is used to indicate possession, obligation, and many other situations. As we go through the lesson, we will also explore some interesting facts about Slovak culture.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Conditional Mood & The Genitive Case.
Possession[edit | edit source]
Firstly, let's look at how we use "have" to indicate possession. In Slovak, the verb "have" is "mať". It can be used in the present, past, and future tense. The conjugation of "mať" is as follows:
Person | Present tense | Past tense | Future tense |
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Ja (I) | mám | mal som | budem mať |
Ty (You) | máš | mal si | budeš mať |
On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) | má | mal/a/é | bude mať |
My (We) | máme | mali sme | budeme mať |
Vy (You all) | máte | mali ste | budete mať |
Oni/Ony/Oni (They) | majú | mali | budú mať |
Now, let's put "mať" into context with some examples:
Slovak | Pronunciation | English |
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Mám knihu. | maaam kni-hu | I have a book. |
Máš auto. | maash auto | You have a car. |
Ona má mačku. | ona ma mach-ku | She has a cat. |
Máme psa. | maame psa | We have a dog. |
Majú nový dom. | majuu no-vy dom | They have a new house. |
As you can see from these examples, we use "mať" to indicate possession of various objects and animals.
Obligation[edit | edit source]
In addition to possession, "have" can also be used to indicate obligation. In Slovak, we use the verb "musieť". The conjugation of "musieť" is as follows:
Person | Present tense | Past tense | Future tense |
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Ja (I) | musím | musel som | budem musieť |
Ty (You) | musíš | musel si | budeš musieť |
On/Ona/Ono (He/She/It) | musí | musel/a/é | bude musieť |
My (We) | musíme | museli sme | budeme musieť |
Vy (You all) | musíte | museli ste | budete musieť |
Oni/Ony/Oni (They) | musia | museli | budú musieť |
Let's take a look at some examples of "musieť":
Slovak | Pronunciation | English |
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Musíme ísť do práce. | mu-seeme ist do praa-tse | We have to go to work. |
Musíš robiť domáce úlohy. | mu-seesh ro-beet domaa-tse u-loy-he | You have to do your homework. |
On musel ísť na schôdzku. | on mu-sel ist na scho-th-ku | He had to go on a date. |
Interesting facts about Slovak culture[edit | edit source]
Now that we have covered the basics of how to use "have", let's explore some interesting cultural facts about Slovakia. Did you know that Slovakia has over 1,500 castles and ruins? With its rich history and strategic location in the heart of Europe, Slovakia has many well-preserved castles and fortresses worth exploring. One such example is Spiš Castle, the most extensive castle complex in Central Europe.
Slovakia is also known for its hearty cuisine, featuring dishes such as bryndzové halušky (dumplings with sheep cheese) and kapustnica (cabbage soup). These dishes are often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.
If you want to learn more about Slovakia's culture and language, Polyglot Club is a great resource. You can find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have!
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
To help you see "have" in context, let's create a dialogue:
- Person 1: Máš nejaké zvieratá? (Do you have any pets?)
- Person 2: Áno, mám psa a mačku. (Yes, I have a dog and a cat.)
- Person 1: Musíš ich kŕmiť každý deň? (Do you have to feed them every day?)
- Person 2: Áno, musím sa o ne starať. (Yes, I have to take care of them.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you now know how to use "have" in Slovak! Remember, "mať" is used to indicate possession, while "musieť" is used to indicate obligation. Don't forget to practice using these verbs in context to improve your Slovak skills.
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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Nouns & The Present Tense of Regular Verbs.
Videos[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Nouns
- Negation
- Pronouns
- Conditional Mood
- Give your Opinion
- Plurals
- Questions
- How to Use Be
- Future Tense
- Adjectives
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Slovak Grammar - How to Use "Have"
- Slovak declension - Wikipedia
- 5 Most Common Slovak Sentence Structures: Essential Guide - Ling ...