Translation of Slovak word "oni" to English
oni
/oni/
How to use
The third-person plural personal pronoun 'oni' is exclusively masculine animate ('they' - referring to men or mixed groups containing men). In contrast, 'ony' is used for feminine, neuter, and masculine inanimate referents. In oblique cases both merge (G/A: ich / nich, D: im / nim, L: o nich, I: nimi).
🇬🇧 English
they
Example sentence
Oni prídu na návštevu až zajtra.
They are here.
Videl som ich, ale oni ma nespozorovali.
I see them.
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Common phrases
- oni sami— they themselves (masculine animate)
- hovoriť o nich— to talk about them
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What does the Slovak word "oni" mean?▼
The Slovak word "oni" means "they" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Oni prídu na návštevu až zajtra." (which translates as "They are here.").
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