Translation of Slovak word "drobný" to English
drobný
/maliː/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot large or big; insignificant; few in number.
How to use
The qualitative adjective 'drobný' declines according to the pattern 'pekný' (masc: drobný, fem: drobná, neut: drobné). It forms regular comparative degrees: 'drobnejší', 'najdrobnejší'. As a plural noun 'drobné', it colloquially refers to loose change / coins.
🇬🇧 English
small
Example sentence
Do vrecka si dal len drobné mince.
He put only small coins in his pocket.
Na tanieri zostalo už len drobné množstvo jedla.
Only a small amount of food remained on the plate.
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Common phrases
- drobné peniaze— small change / coins
- drobná chyba— minor mistake / slight glitch
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What does the Slovak word "drobný" mean?▼
The Slovak word "drobný" means "small" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Do vrecka si dal len drobné mince." (which translates as "He put only small coins in his pocket.").
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