Translation of Slovak word "dôvod" to English
dôvod
/du̯ovod/
Meaning
NounThat which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (dôvod, dôvodu, o dôvode; nominative plural 'dôvody', genitive plural 'dôvodov'). Denotes rationale, justification, or motive. Forms the common causal compound preposition 'z dôvodu' (+ genitive: due to, because of).
🇬🇧 English
reason
Example sentence
Mám dobrý dôvod na to, že som zmeškal stretnutie.
I have a good reason for missing the meeting.
Uviedla dobrý dôvod svojho rozhodnutia.
She gave a good reason for her decision.
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Common phrases
- z technických dôvodov— due to technical reasons
- mať pádny dôvod— to have a valid / compelling reason
- z osobných dôvodov— for personal reasons
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What does the Slovak word "dôvod" mean?▼
The Slovak word "dôvod" means "reason" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mám dobrý dôvod na to, že som zmeškal stretnutie." (which translates as "I have a good reason for missing the meeting.").
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