Translation of Slovak word "brať" to English
brať
/bratʲ/
Meaning
VerbTo get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
How to use
Imperfective irregular verb meaning to take or accept. Conjugates with vowel alternation in present: beriem, berieš, berie, berieme, beriete, berú (past tense: bral, imperative: ber). Governs the accusative case (brať niečo) and pairs with perfective 'vziať'.
🇬🇧 English
take
Example sentence
Rád si beriem knihu na cestu vlakom.
I take book.
Chyť ma za ruku, prejdeme cez cestu.
Take my hand.
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Common phrases
- brať do úvahy— take into consideration / account
- brať lieky— take medication
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "brať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "brať" means "take" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rád si beriem knihu na cestu vlakom." (which translates as "I take book.").
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