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How to say “Silence is gold“ in Slovak; Nobility in Upper Hungary; Comparison of Slovak Neuter Adjectives; Scandal of the Palffy Family; S10E5
Episode 5
Wednesday, 4 March, 2026

Today's episode is about the nobility in Upper Hungary - present day Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the neuter gender and some new words from my story. You will also learn how to say “Silence is gold.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my story about a young nobleman in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the nobility in Upper Hungary - present day Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the neuter gender and some new words from my story. You will also learn how to say “Silence is gold.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my story about a young nobleman in Slovak.Slovak lessonSentences with the comparative form of adjectives in neuter:1. Naše dieťa je milšie ako susedovie. (Our child is nicer than our neighbor's.)2. Miško je najmilšie bábätko zo všetkých. (Miško is the nicest/sweetest baby of all.)3. Dnešné vysielanie bolo veselšie ako včera. (Today's broadcast was more joyful than yesterday's.)4. Doposiaľ to bolo najveselšíe popoludnie týždňa. (So far, it was the most joyful afternoon of the week.)5. Moje šteniatko je múdrejšie ako tvoje. (My puppy is smarter than yours.)6. To bolo najmúdrejšie rozhodnutie môjho života. (That was the wisest decision of my life.)7. Jeho auto je rýchlejšie ako tvoje. (His car is faster than yours.)8. Ferrari je najrýchlejšie auto na svete. (Ferrari is the fastest car in the world.)Vocabulary1. zámožná rodina (wealthy noble family)2. obdivovať (to admire)3. prihodiť sa (to happen)4. posilniť (to strengthen)5. spojenectvo (alliance)6. nevesta (bride)7. všímať si (to notice)8. šepkať (to whisper)9. trhlina (crack)10. riešenie (solution)11. zásnuby (engagement)12. mlčanie (silence)13. Mlčanie je zlato. (Silence is gold.) => Slovak proverb from my story.Timestamps00:34 Introduction to the lesson02:34 About the nobility in Upper Hungary05:28 Fun fact 108:12 Fun fact 211:03 Slovak lesson15:35 Vocabulary20:23 Story in Slovak23:50 Translation of the story into English26:54 Final thoughtsIf you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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