Translation of Slovak word "k" to English
k
/k/
Meaning
PrepositionIn the direction of something (indicated by context).
How to use
Directional preposition governing exclusively the dative case (k oknu, k priateľovi). Before words starting with velar consonants (k, g) or clusters like ch, it vocalizes to 'ku' (ku komu, ku koncu, ku garáži).
🇬🇧 English
towards
Example sentence
Lietadlo letí k letisku.
The plane is flying towards the airport.
Kráča k parku.
She's walking towards the park.
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Common phrases
- ísť k lekárovi— to go to the doctor
- krok za krokom— step by step
- ku koncu— towards the end
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "k" mean?▼
The Slovak word "k" means "towards" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "k"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Lietadlo letí k letisku." (which translates as "The plane is flying towards the airport.").
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