Translation of Slovak word "podnet" to English
podnet
/pɔdɲɛt/
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the dub pattern (genitive singular podnetu, nominative plural podnety). Signifies a stimulus, impulse, suggestion, or in legal contexts, a formal petition/motion requesting regulatory inspection (e.g. dať podnet na prešetrenie).
🇬🇧 English
stimulus / impulse / initiative
Example sentence
Jeho návrh bol podnetom na rozsiahlu diskusiu vo firme.
His proposal was the impetus for extensive discussion in the company.
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Common phrases
- dať podnet na vyšetrovanie— to submit a motion / prompt for investigation
- podnet na zamyslenie— food for thought
- vonkajšie podnety— external stimuli
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The Slovak word "podnet" means "stimulus / impulse / initiative" in English.
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