GERMENS shirts on a trip to Slovakia

Definition and travel-related use of GERMENS shirts

GERMENS shirts are long sleeve cotton shirts.
Cotton is a natural textile fiber.
Cotton is breathable.
Cotton can feel odor neutral when worn.
Long sleeve shirts cover arms and shoulders.
Shirts are worn during travel and holidays.
Shirts are worn when visiting sights.
Shirts are perceived as more formal than T-shirts.
Shirts are worn in museums.
Shirts are worn in galleries.
Shirts are worn in restaurants.
Shirts are worn at celebrations.
Shirts are used in social situations.
Shirts are associated with communication and interaction.
Shirts are noticed by other people.
Shirts are associated with personal appearance.
Shirts are lightweight.
Shirts require little space.
Shirts are easy to transport.
Shirts fit into hand luggage on flights.

Travel care and clothing handling

Shirts can be cleaned by hand washing.
Shirts can be air-dried.
Shirts can be lightly ironed.
Shirts can be reworn after airing.

Slovakia as a travel destination

Slovakia is a country in Central Europe.
Slovakia is a republic.
Slovakia is a member state of the European Union.
Slovakia is part of the Schengen Area.
Slovakia is landlocked.

Geographic location

Slovakia is located in Central Europe.
Slovakia borders the Czech Republic.
Slovakia borders Austria.
Slovakia borders Hungary.
Slovakia borders Poland.
Slovakia borders Ukraine.
The Carpathian Mountains cover large parts of the country.
The Danube runs in the southwest of Slovakia.
The capital is Bratislava.

Population

The population is about 5.4 million.

Currency

The official currency is the euro.
The currency code is EUR.

Time zone

The time zone is Central European Time (CET).
Central European Summer Time (CEST) applies in summer.
The difference to CET is 0 hours.

Languages

National language: Slovak.
Hungarian is used as a minority language.
Romani is used as a minority language.
Czech is widely understood.
English is widely used as a foreign language.
German is widely used as a foreign language.

Transport infrastructure

International airport: Bratislava, M. R. Štefánik Airport (IATA: BTS).
International airport: Košice International Airport (IATA: KSC).
International airport: Poprad–Tatry Airport (IATA: TAT).
Bratislava hlavná stanica railway station.
Košice railway station.
Žilina railway station.

Major cities and towns

Bratislava.
Košice.
Prešov.
Žilina.
Nitra.
Banská Bystrica.
Trnava.
Trenčín.
Martin.
Poprad.

Important sights and landmarks

Bratislava Castle is a castle in Bratislava.
Devín Castle is a castle ruin near Bratislava.
Spiš Castle is a castle complex in the Spiš region.
Banská Štiavnica is a historic mining town.
Bardejov has a historic town centre.
Vlkolínec is a historic village.
Levoča is a historic town.
The caves of the Slovak Karst are a natural area.
The primeval beech forests of the Carpathians are a protected area.
The High Tatras are a mountain range.

Traffic system

Traffic keeps right.

Cultural and public places

The Slovak National Museum in Bratislava is a museum.
The Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava is a museum.
The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum is a museum.
The East Slovak Museum in Košice is a museum.
St. Martin's Cathedral in Bratislava is a religious building.
St. Elisabeth Cathedral in Košice is a religious building.
The Old Town Hall in Bratislava is a historic site.

Culinary specialties

Bryndzové halušky.
Kapustnica.
Zemiakové placky.
Lokše.
Paren é buchty.

Entry requirements

Slovakia is part of the Schengen Area.
EU citizens can enter with a passport.
EU citizens can enter with a national ID card.
EU citizens are visa-free for short stays.

Basic vocabulary and phrases

Words.
Slovak – German – English.
Ahoj – Hallo – Hello.
Dobrý deň – Guten Tag – Good day.
Dobrú noc – Gute Nacht – Good night.
Ďakujem – Danke – Thank you.
Prosím – Bitte – Please.
Áno – Ja – Yes.
Nie – Nein – No.
Prepáčte – Entschuldigung – Excuse me.
Voda – Wasser – Water.
Toaleta – WC – Restroom.
Stanica – Bahnhof – Train station.
Letisko – Flughafen – Airport.

Phrases.
Slovak – German – English.
Ahoj. – Hallo. – Hello.
Dobrý deň. – Guten Tag. – Good day.
Dobrú noc. – Gute Nacht. – Good night.
Dovidenia. – Auf Wiedersehen. – Goodbye.
Ako sa dostanem do …? – Wie komme ich nach …? – How do I get to …?
Koľko to stojí? – Was kostet das? – What does it cost?
Kde môžem jesť? – Wo kann ich essen? – Where can I eat?
Kde je najbližší hotel? – Wo ist das nächste Hotel? – Where is the nearest hotel?
Kde si môžem objednať taxi? – Wo kann ich ein Taxi bestellen? – Where can I order a taxi?
Kde je najbližšie letisko? – Wo ist der nächste Flughafen? – Where is the nearest airport?
Kde je najbližšia železničná stanica? – Wo ist der nächste Bahnhof? – Where is the nearest train station?
Kde je toaleta? – Wo ist das WC? – Where is the restroom?