Translation of Slovak word "špinavý" to English
špinavý
/ʃpinaviː/
Meaning
AdjectiveUnclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
How to use
Qualitative hard-stem adjective declined according to the 'pekný' pattern (špinavý, špinavá, špinavé; comparative 'špinavší', superlative 'najšpinavší'). Antonym of 'čistý'. Refers to physically soiled, muddy, or unwashed objects/clothes, or figuratively to fraudulent, corrupt, and despicable affairs ('špinavé peniaze' - dirty money).
🇬🇧 English
dirty
Example sentence
Špinavý riad treba umyť.
The dirty dishes need to be washed.
Špinavá podlaha sa musí vyčistiť.
The dirty floor needs to be cleaned.
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Common phrases
- špinavé peniaze— dirty money / illicit funds
- špinavé ruky— dirty hands
- špinavá bielizeň— dirty laundry
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The Slovak word "špinavý" means "dirty" in English.
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