Translation of Slovak word "na" to English
na
/na/
Meaning
PrepositionIndicating position or location. Positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above.
How to use
Primary spatial and directional preposition governing two cases: the locative for static location ('kde?' - na stole, na stanici) and the accusative for dynamic motion or target destination ('kam?' - na stôl, na poštu) as well as temporal duration ('na týždeň' - for a week). Also used in numerous fixed verb governances (e.g. 'čakať na' + acc).
🇬🇧 English
on
Example sentence
Kniha je na stole.
I am on
Zapni svetlo.
Turn on
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- na stole— on the table
- ísť na poštu— to go to the post office
- čakať na odpoveď— to wait for an answer
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What does the Slovak word "na" mean?▼
The Slovak word "na" means "on" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "na"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kniha je na stole." (which translates as "I am on").
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