Translation of Slovak word "on sám" to English
on sám
/on saːm/
Meaning
NounHim; the male object of a verb or preposition that also appears as the subject.
How to use
Emphatic masculine pronominal phrase consisting of personal pronoun 'on' and defining pronoun 'sám' (he himself / alone). Used to emphasize personal involvement, autonomy, or isolation of a male subject (on sám to urobil = he did it himself).
🇬🇧 English
himself
Example sentence
Prácu urobil on sám.
He did the job himself.
Herec hral sám seba vo filme.
The actor played himself in the movie.
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Common phrases
- on sám vie najlepšie— he himself knows best
- zostal on sám— he was left all alone / by himself
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What does the Slovak word "on sám" mean?▼
The Slovak word "on sám" means "himself" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "on sám"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "on sám"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Prácu urobil on sám." (which translates as "He did the job himself.").
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