Translation of Slovak word "hnev" to English
hnev
/xɲɛf/
Meaning
NounA strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the dub pattern (genitive singular hnevu, locative v hneve). It denotes anger, wrath, or indignation. Frequently used with prepositions like v hneve (in anger) or od hnevu (out of rage), and verbs like potlačiť hnev (to suppress anger) or vybuchnúť (to erupt).
🇬🇧 English
anger
Example sentence
Tento hnev je dôležité vedieť ovládať v každodennom živote.
It's important to know how to control this anger in everyday life.
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Common phrases
- vybuchnúť od hnevu— to burst with rage / explode in anger
- potlačiť hnev— to suppress one's anger
- v návale hnevu— in a fit of rage
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The Slovak word "hnev" means "anger" in English.
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