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In 1805-1808 Šafárik studied at a " lower gymnasium " ( in some sources described as Protestant school which was just changed into a middle Latin school ) in Rožňava ( Rozsnyó ), where he learned Latin, German and Hungarian.

Since he did not have enough money to finance his studies, he continued his studies in Dobšiná ( Dobsina ) for two years, because he could live there with his sister.

At that time, it was absolutely necessary for anyone, who wanted to become a successful scientist in the Kingdom of Hungary ( which included Slovakia ) to have a good command of Latin, German, and Hungarian.

Since the school in Rožňava specialized in Hungarian and the school in Dobšiná in German, and Šafárik was an excellent student and both schools had a good reputation, all prerequisites for a successful career were fulfilled as early as at the age of 15.