Translation of Slovak word "šálka" to English
šálka
/ʃaːlka/
Meaning
NounA concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the 'žena' paradigm (šálka, šálky, šálke, šálku, o šálke, so šálkou; genitive plural 'šálok' with inserted -o-). Designates a drinking cup or teacup, typically smaller and with a saucer, whereas 'hrnček' is a larger everyday mug.
🇬🇧 English
cup
Example sentence
Dáš si so mnou šálku dobrej kávy?
Will you have a cup of good coffee with me?
Na stole stála prázdna šálka od ranného čaju.
An empty cup from the morning tea stood on the table.
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Common phrases
- šálka kávy— cup of coffee
- šálka čaju— cup of tea
- šálka s podšálkou— cup and saucer
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What does the Slovak word "šálka" mean?▼
The Slovak word "šálka" means "cup" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dáš si so mnou šálku dobrej kávy?" (which translates as "Will you have a cup of good coffee with me?").
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