Translation of Slovak word "izba" to English
izba
/izba/
Meaning
NounA partitioned or enclosed part of the inside of a building, usually separated from other spaces by walls and a door; a chamber.
How to use
The feminine noun 'izba' declines according to the pattern 'žena' (G sg: izby, N pl: izby, G pl: izieb with vowel insertion). It refers to a room inside a house or apartment (detská izba, obývacia izba).
🇬🇧 English
room
Example sentence
V izbe bolo ticho; všetci už spali.
The room was quiet; everyone was already asleep.
Potrebujem väčšiu izbu, pretože pracujem z domu.
I need a bigger room because I work from home.
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Common phrases
- detská izba— children's room / nursery
- upratať izbu— to tidy / clean the room
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What does the Slovak word "izba" mean?▼
The Slovak word "izba" means "room" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "V izbe bolo ticho; všetci už spali." (which translates as "The room was quiet; everyone was already asleep.").
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