Translation of Slovak word "bez" to English
bez
/bez/
How to use
Primary Slovak preposition governing exclusively the genitive case (bez peňazí, bez problémov). Before words starting with phonetically conflicting consonants (z, ž, s, š), it vocalizes into 'bezo' (e.g. bezo zmeny, bezo zvyšku).
🇬🇧 English
without
Example sentence
Nemôžem žiť bez telefónu.
I can't live without my phone.
Dvere sú otvorené bez kľúča.
The door is open without a key.
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- bez obáv— without worries / no worries
- bezo zmeny— without change / unchanged
- bez pochybností— without doubt / undoubtedly
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "bez" mean?▼
The Slovak word "bez" means "without" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "bez"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nemôžem žiť bez telefónu." (which translates as "I can't live without my phone.").
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