Translation of Slovak word "odmietnuť" to English
odmietnuť
/odmi̯etnut͡s/
How to use
Perfective transitive verb meaning to refuse, reject, or decline. Conjugates with -e- infix: odmietnem, odmietneš, odmietne (past tense: odmietol, passive participle: odmietnutý). Governs the accusative case (odmietnuť pomoc - refuse help) or an infinitive (odmietol odpovedať - refused to answer); imperfective is 'odmietať'.
🇬🇧 English
refuse
Example sentence
Odmietam nosiť tieto škaredé šaty.
I refuse to wear this ugly dress.
Odmieta sa s ním rozprávať.
She refuses to talk to him.
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Common phrases
- odmietnuť ponuku— refuse/reject an offer
- odmietnuť poslušnosť— refuse obedience / rebel
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What does the Slovak word "odmietnuť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "odmietnuť" means "refuse" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Odmietam nosiť tieto škaredé šaty." (which translates as "I refuse to wear this ugly dress.").
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