Translation of Slovak word "chlapče" to English
chlapče
/xlapt͡ʃe/
Meaning
interjectionThe vocative (direct-address) form of 'chlapec' (boy), used colloquially to address a boy or young man; 'boy!' or 'dude!'.
How to use
The form 'chlapče' is the vocative case of the masculine animate noun 'chlapec' (boy), which otherwise declines on 'chlap' (G/A: chlapca). In modern Slovak, vocative case endings are mostly obsolete, but 'chlapče' is preserved as a direct address and colloquial interjection ('boy! / son! / dude!').
🇬🇧 English
boy, dude
Example sentence
Počkaj chvíľu, chlapče, ešte som nedokončil.
Wait a moment, boy, I'm not finished yet.
Neboj sa, chlapče, všetko dobre dopadne.
Don't worry, boy, everything will turn out fine.
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Common phrases
- počúvaj ma, chlapče— listen to me, boy
- môj milý chlapče— my dear boy
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What does the Slovak word "chlapče" mean?▼
The Slovak word "chlapče" means "boy, dude" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Počkaj chvíľu, chlapče, ešte som nedokončil." (which translates as "Wait a moment, boy, I'm not finished yet.").
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