Translation of Slovak word "občan" to English
občan
/obt͡ʃan/
Meaning
NounA resident of a city or town, especially one with legally recognized rights or duties.
How to use
Animate masculine noun declined according to the 'chlap' pattern with nominative plural in '-ia' (občania, genitive pl. občanov). Feminine counterpart is 'občianka'. Refers to a legal citizen of a country.
🇬🇧 English
citizen
Example sentence
Je občanom tejto krajiny.
He is a citizen
Je dobrou občiankou.
She is a good citizen
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Common phrases
- občiansky preukaz— national identity card (ID)
- čestný občan— honorary citizen
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What does the Slovak word "občan" mean?▼
The Slovak word "občan" means "citizen" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Je občanom tejto krajiny." (which translates as "He is a citizen").
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