Translation of Slovak word "hlava" to English
hlava
/ɦlava/
Meaning
NounThe part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
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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Common phrases
- bolesť hlavy— headache
- hlava štátu— head of state
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What does the Slovak word "hlava" mean?▼
The Slovak word "hlava" means "head" in English.
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