User blog:Mishkaiel/Slovak Lesson

There seems to be some confusion, or misinterpretation concerning the meaning of the Slovak word "no." It seems to me that most users are under the impression that Slovak employs the use of negative meanings, or, in other words, that when you say one thing in Slovak, it means another. Therefore, there has been excessive joking going on saying things such as "I don't want to do this, waite, that means I do." This is merely an example, not anything that was actually said. However, the fact remains that this misinterpretation must cease, as it is insulting to the Slovak nation, it's language, and myself as a resident of that nation.

To begin with, the word "no" in Slovak is actually a shortened, informal form of the word "ano," which means "yes" in the Slovak tongue. If you wish to be ultra-technical, then the correct word to use would be "spravne," which means "correct." The word that means "no" as in "negative, incorrect, etc." is the word "nie." This word is similar to many other European words for the same meaning. Russia says "net," Germany says "nein," Poland says "nie."

So, now that you know the proper words and their meanings, please refrain from joking about this like you have been, as it is getting to the point of disrespect. Thank you.

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