Translation of Slovak word "hlavné mesto" to English
hlavné mesto
/ɦlavnɛː mɛstɔ/
Meaning
NounThe city that serves as the seat of government and administrative center of a country or region.
How to use
Neuter compound noun phrase consisting of the adjective 'hlavný' (pattern 'pekný') and the noun 'mesto' (pattern 'mesto'). In the locative singular it is 'v hlavnom meste', and nominative plural 'hlavné mestá'. It denotes the official administrative capital city of a country or region.
🇬🇧 English
capital
Example sentence
Hlavným mestom Francúzska je Paríž.
The capital of France is Paris.
Hlavným mestom Spojených štátov je Washington.
The capital of the United States is Washington D.C.
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Common phrases
- hlavné mesto Slovenska— capital of Slovakia
- vyhlásiť za hlavné mesto— to declare as capital
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What does the Slovak word "hlavné mesto" mean?▼
The Slovak word "hlavné mesto" means "capital" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hlavným mestom Francúzska je Paríž." (which translates as "The capital of France is Paris.").
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