Translation of Slovak word "mýtus" to English
mýtus
/miːtus/
Meaning
NounA traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are personified; a sacred narrative regarding a god, a hero, the origin of the world or of a people, etc.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun ending in -us, declined according to the dub pattern (genitive singular mýtu, nominative plural mýty). It denotes ancient mythological lore/fables, or a widespread modern misconception/fallacy. Debunking a misconception uses vyvrátiť mýtus.
🇬🇧 English
myth
Example sentence
Tento mýtus je dôležité mať zaznamenaný pre budúce generácie.
It's important to have this myth recorded for future generations.
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Common phrases
- grécky mýtus— Greek myth
- vyvrátiť mýtus— to debunk / dispel a myth
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What does the Slovak word "mýtus" mean?▼
The Slovak word "mýtus" means "myth" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tento mýtus je dôležité mať zaznamenaný pre budúce generácie." (which translates as "It's important to have this myth recorded for future generations.").
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