Translation of Slovak word "ja" to English
ja
/ja/
Meaning
PronounThe first-person singular pronoun: the speaker referring to themselves.
How to use
The first-person singular personal pronoun 'ja' (I) has short and long clitic forms in oblique cases: genitive/accusative long 'mňa' vs short 'ma', dative long 'mne' vs short 'mi'. In Slovak, subject pronouns are usually omitted unless used for contrast or emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
I
Example sentence
Ja si radšej prečítam knihu než pôjdem na večierok.
I'd rather read a book than go to a party.
Dnes sa ja cítim plný energie; ide sa na výlet!
Today I feel full of energy; we're going on a trip!
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Common phrases
- ja sám— I myself
- to som ja— it's me
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "ja" mean?▼
The Slovak word "ja" means "I" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "ja"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ja si radšej prečítam knihu než pôjdem na večierok." (which translates as "I'd rather read a book than go to a party.").
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