poď sem
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Slovak as poď sem.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward the speaker's current location.
How does it change in a sentence?
Poď sem is the singular imperative form. To address more than one person or to use a polite/formal tone, use poďte sem instead of poď sem. The formal way to ask someone to come closer is Prosím, príďte sem, where príďte is the second-person plural imperative form of the verb prísť (to come).
Did you know?
- In Slovak, the verb poď is actually a form of the verb 'go', even though it is used to mean 'come' when the movement is toward the speaker.
- While poď sem is a direct command, adding the word no to the front, as in no, poď sem, can change the tone from a sharp order to an impatient or even affectionate plea depending on your intonation.
- Slovak has two distinct verbs for 'come' depending on the perspective. Poď is used for movement toward the speaker, while príď focuses on the act of arriving at a destination.
Examples in context
- Hej ty, poď sem!Hey you, come here!This example shows how to use poď sem when calling out to someone.Tatoeba #9976703 by Dominika7, translation #9976696 by Nylez
- Poď sem!Come here!This example shows the direct command poď sem!Tatoeba #5195426 by tinnatay, translation #5295840 by KatKoba
- Poď sem.Come here.Tatoeba #8962118 by Dominika7, translation #39944 by Swift
- Prosím, príďte sem, potrebujem vám niečo ukázať.Please come here, I need to show you something.
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Example conversation
Michal is calling Kateřina over to see something on his phone.
- MichalKateřina, poď sem na moment.Kateřina, come here for a moment.
- KateřinaČo sa deje, Michal?What's happening, Michal?
- MichalPozri si tento vtipný obrázok.Look at this funny picture.
- KateřinaAch, to je fakt vtipné!Oh, that is really funny!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
