Translation of Slovak word "košeľa" to English
košeľa
/kɔʃɛʎa/
How to use
Feminine soft-stem noun declined according to the 'ulica' pattern (košeľa, košele, košeli, košeľu, o košeli, s košeľou; genitive plural 'košieľ' with diphthong -ie-). Designates a classic collared and buttoned shirt or nightshirt; central in famous Slovak cultural proverbs.
🇬🇧 English
shirt
Example sentence
Musím vyžehliť túto bavlnenú košeľu.
I need to iron this cotton shirt.
Košeľa sa dokonale hodí k jeho obleku.
The shirt matches his suit perfectly.
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Common phrases
- Bližšia košeľa ako kabát.— Blood is thicker than water (lit. The shirt is nearer than the coat - Slovak proverb)
- biela košeľa— white shirt
- košeľa s krátkym rukávom— short-sleeved shirt
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "košeľa" mean?▼
The Slovak word "košeľa" means "shirt" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "košeľa"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Musím vyžehliť túto bavlnenú košeľu." (which translates as "I need to iron this cotton shirt.").
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