Translation of Slovak word "behať" to English
behať
/beɦat͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo move swiftly. To move forward quickly upon two feet by alternately making a short jump off either foot.
How to use
Imperfective indeterminate/multidirectional verb of motion (pattern: volá). It indicates running around in various directions, habitual jogging, or running without a single specific target, contrasting with determinate 'bežať' (running in a single direction right now).
🇬🇧 English
run
Example sentence
Rád behám v parku.
I like to run in the park.
Pes rád beháva po dvore.
The dog likes to run around the yard.
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Common phrases
- behať ráno v parku— to jog in the park in the morning
- behať po úradoch— to run around government offices / deal with bureaucracy
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What does the Slovak word "behať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "behať" means "run" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rád behám v parku." (which translates as "I like to run in the park.").
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