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Translation of Slovak word "podnecovať" to English

podnecovať

/pɔdɲɛt͡sɔvac/

Meaning

Verb

to incite / to instigate / to provoke

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How to use

Imperfective transitive verb (perfective pair: podnietiť). Governs an accusative object (podnecovať nepokoje - to incite unrest) or preposition k + dative (podnecovať k činnosti - to spur into action). Denotes instigating, inciting, fueling, or stimulating behaviors and feelings.

🇬🇧 English

to incite / to instigate / to provoke

Example sentence

Jeho prejavy začali otvorene podnecovať nepokoje v uliciach.

His speeches began openly inciting unrest in the streets.

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Synonyms

to stimulate / fosterto provoke / stir upto encourage / hearten

Common phrases

  • podnecovať nenávisť— to incite / whip up hatred
  • podnecovať k aktivite— to spur into action / activity
  • podnecovať tvorivosť— to stimulate / spark creativity

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What does the Slovak word "podnecovať" mean?▼

The Slovak word "podnecovať" means "to incite / to instigate / to provoke" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Jeho prejavy začali otvorene podnecovať nepokoje v uliciach." (which translates as "His speeches began openly inciting unrest in the streets.").

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