Translation of Slovak word "život" to English
život
/ʒivot/
Meaning
NounThe state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
How to use
The masculine inanimate noun 'život' declines according to the pattern 'dub' (G sg: života, L: v živote / o živote). It designates organic life, existence, lifetime, or a biography.
🇬🇧 English
life
Example sentence
Prežil zaujímavý a dobrodružný život.
He lived an interesting and adventurous life.
Šport je pre mňa dôležitou súčasťou života.
Sport is an important part of life for me.
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Common phrases
- spôsob života— way of life / lifestyle
- celý život— whole life / lifetime
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What does the Slovak word "život" mean?▼
The Slovak word "život" means "life" in English.
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