Translation of Slovak word "odôvodniť" to English
odôvodniť
/ɔduːvɔdɲitʲ/
How to use
Perfective transitive verb (imperfective pair: odôvodňovať). Governs an accusative direct object (odôvodniť rozhodnutie - to justify a decision). Denotes providing valid arguments, grounds, or legal justification for an action, expense, or verdict.
🇬🇧 English
to justify / to substantiate
Example sentence
Sudca musel svoje rozhodnutie podrobne odôvodniť v písomnom rozsudku.
The judge had to justify his decision in detail in a written verdict.
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Common phrases
- odôvodniť svoje rozhodnutie— to justify / substantiate one's decision
- odôvodniť výdavky— to justify expenses / costs
- dostatočne odôvodniť— to sufficiently substantiate
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What does the Slovak word "odôvodniť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "odôvodniť" means "to justify / to substantiate" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sudca musel svoje rozhodnutie podrobne odôvodniť v písomnom rozsudku." (which translates as "The judge had to justify his decision in detail in a written verdict.").
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