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Translation of Slovak word "chlapec" to English

chlapec

/xlapet͡s/

Meaning

Noun

A male child.

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How to use

Animate masculine noun declined according to the 'chlap' pattern (genitive/accusative singular: chlapca, nominative plural: chlapci, genitive plural: chlapcov). Note the mobile 'e' dropping in oblique cases (chlapec -> chlapca). Denotes a young male child or boy; female counterpart is 'dievča'.

🇬🇧 English

boy

Example sentence

Je to milý chlapec.

He's a nice boy.

Chlapec sa hrá s loptou.

The boy is playing with the ball.

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Synonyms

little boy (diminutive)young man, youth

Common phrases

  • malý chlapec— little boy
  • šikovný chlapec— clever / handy boy

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What does the Slovak word "chlapec" mean?▼

The Slovak word "chlapec" means "boy" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Je to milý chlapec." (which translates as "He's a nice boy.").

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