Translation of Slovak word "pláštenka" to English
pláštenka
/plaːʃtenka/
Meaning
NounA waterproof coat to be worn in the rain; any coat or jacket with this purpose.
How to use
Feminine noun declining according to the 'žena' model (genitive singular pláštenky, nominative plural pláštenky, genitive plural plášteniek). Denotes a lightweight, waterproof raincoat or cape. Diminutive form of 'plášť' with a specialized modern meaning for foul weather gear.
🇬🇧 English
raincoat
Example sentence
Túto pláštenku je dôležité mať bezpečne uloženú.
It's important to keep this raincoat safely stored.
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Common phrases
- vziať si pláštenku— to take a raincoat along
- nepremokavá pláštenka— waterproof raincoat
- igelitová pláštenka— plastic raincoat / poncho
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What does the Slovak word "pláštenka" mean?▼
The Slovak word "pláštenka" means "raincoat" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Túto pláštenku je dôležité mať bezpečne uloženú." (which translates as "It's important to keep this raincoat safely stored.").
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