Translation of Slovak word "dýchať" to English
dýchať
/diːxat͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
🇬🇧 English
breathe
Example sentence
Po takom rýchlom behu sotva dýcha.
After such a fast run, he can barely breathe.
Ryby dokážu dýchať pod vodou.
Fish can breathe underwater.
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What does the Slovak word "dýchať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "dýchať" means "breathe" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Po takom rýchlom behu sotva dýcha." (which translates as "After such a fast run, he can barely breathe.").
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