Translation of Slovak word "básnik" to English
básnik
/baːsɲik/
How to use
Animate masculine noun ending in -ik, declined according to the chlap pattern (genitive singular básnika, nominative plural básnici). It denotes a poet or writer of verse. The feminine counterpart is básnička (or poetka, declined like žena; note that básnička also denotes a poem/nursery rhyme).
🇬🇧 English
poet
Example sentence
Tohto básnika si mnohí veľmi vážia.
Many people hold this poet in high regard.
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Common phrases
- národný básnik— national poet
- zbierka básnika— poet's poetry collection
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What does the Slovak word "básnik" mean?▼
The Slovak word "básnik" means "poet" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tohto básnika si mnohí veľmi vážia." (which translates as "Many people hold this poet in high regard.").
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