Translation of Slovak word "než" to English
než
/neʒ/
Meaning
ConjunctionUsed to introduce the second element of a comparison; than. Also used to mean 'before' in older or formal usage.
How to use
The comparative and temporal conjunction 'než' introduces comparative clauses ('than') or temporal subordinate clauses ('before / until'). In modern Slovak, 'než' in comparisons is often stylistic, alternating with 'ako' (rýchlejší ako / než...).
🇬🇧 English
than
Example sentence
Tento dom je väčší než náš.
This house is bigger than ours.
Radšej pôjdem pešo než čakať na autobus.
I'd rather walk than wait for the bus.
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Common phrases
- skôr než— before / earlier than
- viac než dosť— more than enough
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "než" mean?▼
The Slovak word "než" means "than" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tento dom je väčší než náš." (which translates as "This house is bigger than ours.").
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