Dependant prepositions

Question 1

To have the same opinion (súhlasiť s/o)

Answer 1

agree with / about — I agree with you about the new rules.

Question 2

To request something (požiadať o)

Answer 2

ask for — You should ask for help if you are lost.

Question 3

To say sorry for something (ospravedlniť sa za)

Answer 3

apologize for — He apologized for being late again.

Question 4

To make a formal request for a job (uchádzať sa o)

Answer 4

apply for — I decided to apply for a new job.

Question 5

To speak angrily with someone (hádať sa s/o)

Answer 5

argue with / about — Don’t argue with your sister about toys.

Question 6

To reach a destination (prísť do/na)

Answer 6

arrive at / in — We arrived at the station / in London.

Question 7

To feel sure that something is true (veriť v)

Answer 7

believe in — Do you believe in magic?

Question 8

To be the property of someone (patriť niekomu)

Answer 8

belong to — This book belongs to me.

Question 9

To select one from two options (vybrať si medzi)

Answer 9

choose between — I can’t choose between coffee and tea.

Question 10

To be decided by something else (závisieť od)

Answer 10

depend on — Our trip depends on the weather.

Question 11

To see images in your sleep (snívať o)

Answer 11

dream about — I often dream about flying.

Question 12

To ask someone to come to an event (pozvať na)

Answer 12

invite to — They invited us to their wedding.

Question 13

To make sounds showing you are amused (smiať sa na)

Answer 13

laugh at — Please don’t laugh at my mistakes.

Question 14

To pay attention to a sound (počúvať niekoho/niečo)

Answer 14

listen to — I love to listen to classical music.

Question 15

To feel happy about a future event (tešiť sa na)

Answer 15

look forward to — I look forward to meeting you.

Question 16

To give money for something (zaplatiť za)

Answer 16

pay for — Let me pay for the dinner tonight.

Question 17

To stay in a position for a photo (pózovať pre)

Answer 17

pose for — The family posed for a photograph.

Question 18

To like one thing more than another (preferovať pred)

Answer 18

prefer… to… — I prefer tea to coffee.

Question 19

To trust someone to do something (spoliehať sa na)

Answer 19

rely on — You can always rely on your best friend.

Question 20

To make someone remember (pripomínať niekoho/niečo)

Answer 20

remind of — This song reminds me of my childhood.

Question 21

To use something together with others (zdieľať s)

Answer 21

share with — It’s good to share toys with others.

Question 22

To have a happy expression (usmievať sa na)

Answer 22

smile at — She smiled at the little baby.

Question 23

To use money to buy things (míňať peniaze na)

Answer 23

spend money on — I spend too much money on shoes.

Question 24

To achieve a desired result (uspieť v)

Answer 24

succeed in — He succeeded in passing the exam.

Question 25

To speak very loudly and angrily (kričať na)

Answer 25

shout at — Don't shout at me, please.

Question 26

To speak with someone (rozprávať sa s/o)

Answer 26

talk to / about — We need to talk to him about the plan.

Question 27

To have an idea or opinion (myslieť na/o)

Answer 27

think of / about — I'm thinking about buying a new car.

Question 28

To send something through the air (hodiť po/niekomu)

Answer 28

throw at / to — Don't throw stones at birds! / Throw the ball to me!

Question 29

To stay until something happens (čakať na)

Answer 29

wait for — I am waiting for the bus.

Question 30

To feel anxious about something (trápiť sa kvôli)

Answer 30

worry about — Don't worry about the results.

Question 31

Feeling strong displeasure (nahnevaný na/kvôli)

Answer 31

angry with / about — She is angry with him about the mess.

Question 32

Unable to stop doing something (závislý od)

Answer 32

addicted to — He is addicted to chocolate.

Question 33

Knowing that something exists (byť si vedomý)

Answer 33

aware of — Are you aware of the danger?

Question 34

Near in distance or relationship (blízky niekomu)

Answer 34

close to — My house is very close to the park.

Question 35

Having the ability to do something (schopný niečoho)

Answer 35

capable of — She is capable of doing much more.

Question 36

Unable to think clearly (zmätený z)

Answer 36

confused about — I'm confused about the instructions.

Question 37

Not the same (iný ako / odlišný od)

Answer 37

different from — English is different from Slovak.

Question 38

Unhappy because expectations failed (sklamaný z)

Answer 38

disappointed with — I was disappointed with the movie.

Question 39

Working hard for a purpose (oddaný niečomu)

Answer 39

dedicated to — She is dedicated to her job.

Question 40

Very happy and enthusiastic (nadšený z)

Answer 40

excited about — Kids are excited about Christmas.

Question 41

Knowing something well (oboznámený s)

Answer 41

familiar with — I'm not familiar with this system.

Question 42

Known by many people (slávny/známy vďaka)

Answer 42

famous for — Paris is famous for the Eiffel Tower.

Question 43

Bored or annoyed with a situation (mať niečoho po krk)

Answer 43

fed up with — I'm fed up with this rain!

Question 44

Having a deep liking for someone (mať veľmi rád)

Answer 44

fond of — My grandmother is fond of cats.

Question 45

Feeling fear (vystrašený z / báť sa)

Answer 45

frightened of / afraid of — He is frightened of spiders.

Question 46

Feeling thanks for something (vďačný za)

Answer 46

grateful for — I am grateful for your help.

Question 47

Skillful or not skillful at a task (dobrý/zlý v)

Answer 47

good at / bad at — I'm good at math but bad at sports.

Question 48

Helpful or healthy (dobrý pre)

Answer 48

good for — Exercise is good for your health.

Question 49

Responsible for a mistake or crime (vinný z)

Answer 49

guilty of — The jury found him guilty of the crime.

Question 50

Wanting to know more about (zaujímať sa o)

Answer 50

interested in — She is interested in history.

Question 51

Feeling admiration (ohromený/imponovaný)

Answer 51

impressed with/by — I was impressed with her English.

Question 52

Unhappy because of someone's success (žiarlivý na)

Answer 52

jealous of — Why are you jealous of her success?

Question 53

Very interested or eager (zapálený pre)

Answer 53

keen on — He is keen on cycling.

Question 54

Helpful and caring (milý k)

Answer 54

kind to — Be kind to your classmates.

Question 55

Recognized for a specific quality (známy niečím)

Answer 55

known for — This region is known for its wine.

Question 56

Having a husband or wife (vydatá za / ženatý s)

Answer 56

married to — She has been married to him for 10 years.

Question 57

Happy with what has happened (spokojný niečím)

Answer 57

pleased with — My boss is pleased with my work.

Question 58

Feeling pleasure in achievements (hrdý na)

Answer 58

proud of — We are proud of our children.

Question 59

Able to stay calm and wait (trpežlivý s)

Answer 59

patient with — You must be patient with beginners.

Question 60

Fully prepared (pripravený na)

Answer 60

ready for — Are you ready for the party?

Question 61

Having the duty to take care of (zodpovedný za)

Answer 61

responsible for — Who is responsible for this project?

Question 62

Not polite (hrubý/drzý k)

Answer 62

rude to — It is not nice to be rude to waiters.

Question 63

Happy because you have what you want (spokojný s)

Answer 63

satisfied with — I am satisfied with the results.

Question 64

Feeling wonder at something unexpected (prekvapený)

Answer 64

surprised at/by — I was surprised at the news.

Question 65

Feeling sadness or regret (mrzieť / ospravedlniť sa)

Answer 65

sorry about — I'm sorry about what happened.

Question 66

Looking almost the same (podobný niečomu)

Answer 66

similar to — This phone is similar to mine.

Question 67

Needing rest or bored with something (unavený z)

Answer 67

tired of — I'm tired of working late.

Question 68

Anxious about problems (ustarostený o)

Answer 68

worried about — My mom is worried about my health.