Translation of Slovak word "o" to English
o
/o/
Meaning
PrepositionIn a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.
How to use
Primary preposition with dual case government. Governs the locative case to denote the topic of speech, thought, interest, or emotion ('hovoriť o rodine' - to talk about family, 'vedieť o probléme' - to know about the problem). Governs the accusative case to express physical contact/lean ('oprieť sa o stenu' - to lean against the wall) or time displacement ('o hodinu' - in an hour).
🇬🇧 English
about
Example sentence
Porozprávaj sa o tom.
Talk about it
Prišlo asi desať ľudí.
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- o chvíľu— in a moment / in a little while
- hovoriť o veci— to talk to the point / discuss the matter
- starať sa o rodinu— to care for / look after the family
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "o" mean?▼
The Slovak word "o" means "about" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "o"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Porozprávaj sa o tom." (which translates as "Talk about it").
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