How to say “I wrote a letter “ in Slovak; Trenčín Beyond the Old Town; Short trips from Trenčín; Perfective and Imperfective Pairs; S10E12

In today's episode, I’m taking you on short trips beyond the old town of Trenčín. In the Slovak lesson, we are going to look at some Perfective and Imperfective pairs. You will also learn how to say “I wrote a letter“ in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m taking you on short trips beyond the old town of Trenčín. In the Slovak lesson, we are going to look at some Perfective and Imperfective pairs. You will also learn how to say “I wrote a letter“ in Slovak.Slovak lesson1.    Písala som list. (I was writing a letter.) — Imperfective: Focuses on the process of writing.2.    Napísala som list. (I wrote a letter.) — Perfective: Focuses on the fact that the letter is finished.3.    Čítam knihu každý večer. (I read a book every evening.) — Imperfective: Expresses a regular habit.4.    Dnes prečítam celú knihu. (Today I will read the whole book.) — Perfective: Indicates the action will be completed in the future.5.    Adam sa obúval. (Adam was putting his shoes on.) — Imperfective: We don't know if he actually finished putting them on.6.    Adam sa obul. (Adam put his shoes on.) — Perfective: The action of putting on shoes is complete.7.    Mama varila polievku. (Mom was cooking soup.) — Imperfective: She was in the middle of the activity.8.    Mama uvarila polievku. (Mom cooked the soup.) — Perfective: The soup is now ready and the cooking is done.9.    Pijem vodu. (I am drinking water.) — Imperfective: Current ongoing action in the present.10. Vypijem tú vodu. (I will drink up that water.) — Perfective: Indicates drinking the entire amount until it's gone.11. PHRASE FOR TODAY: Napísal som / napísala som list. (I wrote a letter.) — Perfective: Focuses on the fact that the letter is finished.Timestamps00:35 Introduction to the episode02:13 Beyond the old town of Trenčín03:36 Fun fact 110:58 Fun fact 212:15 Slovak lesson14:40 Sentences19:22 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website  https://www.bozenasslovak.com© All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC