Translation of Slovak word "hodváb" to English
hodváb
/ɦɔdvaːb/
Meaning
NounA fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
How to use
Inanimate masculine mass noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular hodvábu, locative hodvábe). Denotes silk as a natural textile fiber or fabric. The derivative adjective 'hodvábny' also metaphorically means silky smooth.
🇬🇧 English
silk
Example sentence
Niť z hodvábu bola sotva viditeľná.
The thread made of silk was barely visible.
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- prírodný hodváb— natural silk
- umelý hodváb— artificial silk / rayon
- hodvábna šatka— silk scarf
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What does the Slovak word "hodváb" mean?▼
The Slovak word "hodváb" means "silk" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Niť z hodvábu bola sotva viditeľná." (which translates as "The thread made of silk was barely visible.").
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