Translation of Slovak word "pohnúť" to English
pohnúť
/pɔɦnuːtʲ/
Meaning
VerbTo change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
How to use
Perfective verb (imperfective: pohýnať / hýbať). Transitive with accusative (pohnúť skriňu) or instrumental in fixed idioms (pohnúť prstom, pohnúť rozumom). Reflexive 'pohnúť sa' means to budge, make a move, or get going.
🇬🇧 English
move
Example sentence
Môžeš mi pohnúť tou škatuľou?
Can you move the box for me?
Musím sa presťahovať do nového bytu.
I need to move to a new apartment.
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Common phrases
- pohnúť sa z miesta— to move from the spot / make headway
- nepohnúť ani prstom— not lift a finger
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What does the Slovak word "pohnúť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "pohnúť" means "move" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Môžeš mi pohnúť tou škatuľou?" (which translates as "Can you move the box for me?").
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