Translation of Slovak word "odchádzať" to English
odchádzať
/ɔtxaːd͡zaj/
Meaning
VerbTo have a consequence or remnant. To cause or allow (something) to remain as available; to refrain from taking (something) away; to stop short of consuming or otherwise depleting (something) entirely.
How to use
Imperfective verb conjugated as ja odchádzam, ty odchádzaš, oni odchádzajú. Forms an aspectual pair with the perfective 'odísť'. Takes preposition 'z' + genitive (leaving from a place) or 'do' + genitive (leaving for a place).
🇬🇧 English
leave
Example sentence
Odchádzam domov.
I leave home
Čoskoro odíde.
She will leave soon
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Common phrases
- odchádzať do dôchodku— to retire / go into retirement
- vlak práve odchádza— the train is just leaving
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What does the Slovak word "odchádzať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "odchádzať" means "leave" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Odchádzam domov." (which translates as "I leave home").
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