chýbaš mi
informal
The English phrase "I miss you" is translated into Slovak as chýbaš mi. Wiktionary also lists chýbate mi.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Slovak | Note |
|---|---|
| chýbaš mi | informal |
| chýbate mi | formal |
In Slovak, this is expressed by saying that the person is missing to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally translated as "you are missing to me". The word mi is the dative form of ja (I), which indicates that the person is missing *to* the speaker.
Which one should you use?
chýbaš mi is used when speaking to one friend, family member or someone you address informally. chýbate mi is used when speaking to a group of people or when using the formal "you" (vy) with one person.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
chýbaš mi is the informal form. chýbate mi is the formal form.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'miss' for both people and transport the Slovak word chýbať cannot be used for missing a bus. For that you would use the verb zmeškať.
- If you want to say 'I miss you' with more intensity the Slovak language often uses stýskať sa. This verb describes a deeper longing or nostalgia rather than a simple absence.
- The word chýbať is used in school registers to mark a student as absent. A teacher will write that a student chýba meaning they are missing from class.
Examples in context
- Chýbaš mi.I miss you.This sentence shows how to use the informal form chýbaš mi.Tatoeba #8859570 by Dominika7, translation #1308 by brauliobezerra
- Chýbate mi.I miss you guys.This sentence shows how to use the formal/plural form chýbate mi.Tatoeba #12598705 by Adelpa, translation #2549557 by CK
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Michal and Zuzana are talking on the phone.
- MichalKedy sa vrátiš domov?When are you coming home?
- ZuzanaUž skoro, za dva dni.Soon, in two days.
- MichalNeviem sa dočkať, chýbaš mi.I can't wait, I miss you.
- ZuzanaMne ti tiež chýbaš, Michal.I miss you too, Michal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I miss you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
