Translation of Slovak word "domov" to English
domov
/domov/
Meaning
NounA dwelling. One’s own dwelling place; the house or structure in which one lives; especially the house in which one lives with one's family; the habitual abode of one’s family. The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born or raised; a childhood or parental home; the home of one’s parents or guardian.
How to use
As a noun, masculine inanimate 'domov' (G: domova) refers to one's home country or native abode, declining on 'dub'. As an invariant directional adverb, 'domov' means 'homewards / to home' (answering 'kam?'), contrasting with locative 'doma' (answering 'kde?').
🇬🇧 English
home
Example sentence
Po dlhej ceste som konečne prišiel domov.
I am at home.
Náš domov je útulný byt na okraji mesta.
My home is big.
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Common phrases
- ísť domov— to go home
- detský domov— children's home / orphanage
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What does the Slovak word "domov" mean?▼
The Slovak word "domov" means "home" in English.
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