Slavstvuyte!

Updated: 03 Feb 2024 • 57 episodes
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Slavstvuyte is a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Slavic languages. Join me as we delve into the rich history, vibrant cultures, and diverse communities that make up the Slavic-speaking world. From Russian to Czech, Polish to Ukrainian, and everything in between, I will take you on a journey through the sounds, structures, and quirks that make Slavic languages unique. Each episode, your host, along with a variety of experts, will explore a different aspect of Slavic languages, from grammar and syntax to dialects and slang. We'll also take a look at the role of language in Slavic culture, literature, and politics, and examine the ways in which Slavic languages have influenced and been influenced by other languages throughout history. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a student of Slavic culture, or simply curious about the world around you, Slavstvuyte has something for you. So join me as we celebrate the rich tapestry of Slavic languages and the communities that speak them, and discover the fascinating world of Slavic linguistics.

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After a short break, I am bringing you back the episode we talked about a lot back in 2021. Here, I explain the terminology used in Slavic languages in order to describe a gay person. This is a very sensitive topic and it"s not meant to offend anyone. I would also like to state that I won"t tolerate homophobic comments

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It"s official - we"ve come to the end of our series on Slavic slang 😁 ❗DISCLAIMER: git actually comes from Yiddish, not English directly. However, they are all cognates. My mistake! This time, I discuss what slang actually reflects, how it helps youngsters express themselves, and what in the world does it means to rel

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So far, we’ve always discussed youngsters slang, but somehow I never mentioned any school-related vocabulary. This is all going to change in this episode on Czech slang! Learn what words like déčák or matikář mean in this episode of Slavstvuyte! 📚 Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavs

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The last out of South Slavic languages - Macedonian 🇲🇰 🤔 Getting drunk like wood, slammed by love, or expressing your emotions through a simple "lele" - Macedonian slang has it all!  Ready, set and... ▶️ Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, T

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Whether it"s calling your friends your brother or loaning a word from Turkish to describe losing your virginity, Bulgarian slang won"t fall short! 🇧🇬 Join me in finding out what makes the vernacular of Bulgarian youngsters so special 💡 Support the show Support Slavstvuyte through www.buymeacoffee.com/slavstvuyte Fol

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In this episode, you`ll learn that in BCMS, you greet your friends with (g)de si? gdje si? đe si? đes"? (lit. meaning where are you?), call them your brother – brate, tebra, tebrice, or in Bosnia – jarane. You"ll learn that you can also call them an old one – (you"ll hear this in Belgrade for example) – matori; in othe

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