Translation of Slovak word "duch" to English
duch
/dux/
Meaning
NounThe spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
How to use
The masculine noun 'duch' declines according to 'chlap' when referring to a personified ghost or spirit (G/A: ducha, N pl: duchovia), but follows 'dub' in abstract meanings like atmosphere or intellect (v duchu zákonov; N pl: duchy).
🇬🇧 English
spirit
Example sentence
Podľa starej povesti v tomto zámku straší duch bývalého grófa.
They say a ghost haunts this old house.
Aj napriek prehre si zachovala bojovného ducha.
Her fighting spirit helped her overcome difficult times.
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Common phrases
- v duchu— in one's mind / inwardly
- Svätý Duch— Holy Spirit
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The Slovak word "duch" means "spirit" in English.
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