Slovak Language Help and Bratislava Tips Please?

Question

Im off to Bratislava next week and Ive heard (mostly though trip advisory sites) that the locals are less than welcoming towards the Brits, especially thos in Stag Parties. Ive heard if you at least try and speak their language, they will be more welcoming (which is fair enough).........

Can anyone tell me basic slovak phrases (and how to pronounce them) like "please" and "thankyou" and more importantly, "4 beers please"...........

Also any general travel tips in Bratislava, I know the taxis are to be avoided or at best, a price agreed before travelling, but anything else that will help this stag do go off well and avoid trouble which is being reported all over the net........

Thanks

Answer 1

I am Czech and am also off to Slovakia next week but not to Bratislava.

The Slovak language is similiar to Czech but not everything. When it comes to trying to speak their language, you have to remember the pronunciations can be different.

For example, prosím = please.

http://www.slovak.com/language/greetings... - a good website to learn some phrases especially listen to if you have speakers, it should help to practice before going.

In Czech, we say pivo for beer, I think it is pivá in Slovak.

Just watch your belongings if anything. Have a great trip!

Answer 2

well..I am  really sorry you think locals are not welcoming, we are, we definitely  want to be...but you know...many british guys com here to celbrate and dont behave so polite to girls...Bratislava is very nice, you wil have a fun.Try to visit Piestany, Nitra and Tatras if possible.

four beers are.... styri piva prosim

have agreat tripoň