Translation of Slovak word "colnica" to English
colnica
/tsɔlɲitsa/
Meaning
NounThe duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the ulica pattern (genitive singular colnice, nominative plural colnice). It designates a customs office, customs border post, or customs administration building. It is closely related to colník (customs officer) and clo (customs duty).
🇬🇧 English
customs
Example sentence
Na colnici nás skontrolovali len povrchne.
At customs, they only checked us briefly.
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Common phrases
- colná kontrola— customs inspection
- prejsť cez colnicu— to pass through customs
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What does the Slovak word "colnica" mean?▼
The Slovak word "colnica" means "customs" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Na colnici nás skontrolovali len povrchne." (which translates as "At customs, they only checked us briefly.").
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