Translation of Slovak word "podstata" to English
podstata
/pɔtstata/
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the žena pattern (genitive singular podstaty, locative v podstate). Refers to the fundamental nature, core essence, or substance of something. The prepositional phrase v podstate serves as an extremely common filler meaning 'basically' or 'essentially'.
🇬🇧 English
essence / substance
Example sentence
Podstatu problému pochopil až po dôkladnej analýze.
He only understood the essence of the problem after a thorough analysis.
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Common phrases
- podstata problému— crux / essence of the problem
- v podstate— basically / essentially / in fact
- vystihnúť podstatu— to capture the essence
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What does the Slovak word "podstata" mean?▼
The Slovak word "podstata" means "essence / substance" in English.
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