Translation of Slovak word "oko" to English
oko
/oko/
Meaning
NounAn organ through which animals see (“perceive surroundings via light”).
How to use
The neuter noun 'oko' declines according to 'mesto' in the singular (G: oka), but preserves archaic dual forms in the plural for human/animal eyes: N/A: oči, G: očí, D: očiam, L: v očiach, I: očami. Inanimate meanings (eyelets, loops) take regular plural 'oká, ôk'.
🇬🇧 English
eye
Example sentence
Do oka mu spadlo smietko a musel si ho vymyť.
A speck fell into his eye and he had to wash it out.
Má krásne modré oči po svojej matke.
He has beautiful blue eyes, just like his mother.
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Common phrases
- z očí do očí— eye to eye / in private
- otvoriť oči— to open one's eyes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "oko" mean?▼
The Slovak word "oko" means "eye" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Do oka mu spadlo smietko a musel si ho vymyť." (which translates as "A speck fell into his eye and he had to wash it out.").
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