Translation of Slovak word "čaj" to English
čaj
/t͡ʃaj/
Meaning
NounThe tea plant (Camellia sinensis); a variety of this plant.
How to use
The masculine inanimate noun 'čaj' ends in a soft consonant and declines according to the pattern 'stroj' (G sg: čaju, L: v čaji, N pl: čaje, G pl: čajov). Notice that the genitive singular takes the ending '-u' (šálka čaju = cup of tea).
🇬🇧 English
tea
Example sentence
Každé ráno si pripravím šálku zeleného čaju.
I drink tea.
V zime rada pijem horúci čaj s citrónom a medom.
She likes tea.
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Common phrases
- čierny čaj— black tea
- šálka čaju— cup of tea
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "čaj" mean?▼
The Slovak word "čaj" means "tea" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "čaj"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Každé ráno si pripravím šálku zeleného čaju." (which translates as "I drink tea.").
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