Translation of Slovak word "dych" to English
dych
/dix/
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (dych, dychu, o dychu; instrumental 'dychom'). Uncountable noun referring to physiological breath, respiration, or inhaled/exhaled air; forms central idioms describing awe, exhaustion, or speechlessness.
🇬🇧 English
breath
Example sentence
Zhlboka sa nadýchla.
She took a deep breath.
Bábätko sa po narodení nadýchlo.
The baby took a breath after being born.
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Common phrases
- zatajiť dych— to hold one's breath (in suspense / awe)
- stratiť dych— to run out of breath / get winded
- jedným dychom— in one breath / in the same breath
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What does the Slovak word "dych" mean?▼
The Slovak word "dych" means "breath" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zhlboka sa nadýchla." (which translates as "She took a deep breath.").
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