Translation of Slovak word "mať" to English
mať
/mat͡s/
How to use
The imperfective verb 'mať' (to have) governs the accusative case (mať niečo). It is conjugated irregularly in the present tense: mám, máš, má, máme, máte, majú; past: mal. Combined with an infinitive, it expresses obligation ('mám to urobiť' = I am supposed to do it).
🇬🇧 English
have
Example sentence
Mám novú červenú bicykel; kúpil som ho včera.
I have a new red bike; I bought it yesterday.
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Common phrases
- mať rád— to like / to love
- mať pravdu— to be right
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What does the Slovak word "mať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "mať" means "have" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mám novú červenú bicykel; kúpil som ho včera." (which translates as "I have a new red bike; I bought it yesterday.").
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