Translation of Slovak word "dúfať" to English
dúfať
/duːfatʲ/
Meaning
VerbTo want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.
How to use
The imperfective verb 'dúfať' (to hope) follows regular conjugation (dúfam, dúfaš, dúfa, dúfame, dúfate, dúfajú). It governs the preposition 'v' + A (dúfať v úspech) or introduces a subordinate content clause with 'že' (dúfam, že prídeš).
🇬🇧 English
hope
Example sentence
Dúfam, že čoskoro prestane pršať.
I have hope that it will rain soon.
Dúfa v lepšiu budúcnosť pre svoje deti.
She has hope for a better future.
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Common phrases
- dúfam, že— I hope that
- dúfať v zázrak— to hope for a miracle
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The Slovak word "dúfať" means "hope" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dúfam, že čoskoro prestane pršať." (which translates as "I have hope that it will rain soon.").
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