Translation of Slovak word "hlava" to English

hlava

Q: What is the definition of the Slovak word "hlava"?

The Slovak word "hlava" is defined as: "The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs."

/ɦlava/

Body & Health A1

Meaning

Noun

The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamLast updated: August 13, 2026

How to use

The feminine noun 'hlava' declines according to the pattern 'žena' (G sg: hlavy, N pl: hlavy, G pl: hláv). It designates the anatomical head as well as a leader/head of an institution (hlava štátu).

🇬🇧 English

head

Example sentence

Bolí ma hlava; asi si vezmem tabletku.

My head hurts.

Udrel sa do hlavy o nízky strop v pivnici.

I hit my head.

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Synonyms

head, leader

Common phrases

bolesť hlavy— headache
hlava štátu— head of state

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🇩🇪German:Kopf 🇬🇧English:head 🇪🇸Spanish:cabeza 🇯🇵Japanese:頭 🇵🇱Polish:głowa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Slovak word "hlava" mean?▼

The Slovak word "hlava" means "head" in English.

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Can I see an example sentence with "hlava"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "Bolí ma hlava; asi si vezmem tabletku." (which translates as "My head hurts.").