Translation of Slovak word "cesta" to English
cesta
/tsɛsta/
Meaning
NounA way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the 'žena' pattern (genitive singular: cesty, nominative plural: cesty, genitive plural: ciest). Signifies both a physical route/road and an abstract journey or trip ('byť na ceste' - to be on the road/way).
🇬🇧 English
road
Example sentence
Auto sa rútilo po ceste vysokou rýchlosťou.
The car drove down the road.
Táto cesta bola veľmi dlhá a únavná.
The road was very long.
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Common phrases
- šťastnú cestu— have a safe journey / bon voyage
- byť na ceste— be on one's way / on the road
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What does the Slovak word "cesta" mean?▼
The Slovak word "cesta" means "road" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Auto sa rútilo po ceste vysokou rýchlosťou." (which translates as "The car drove down the road.").
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