Translation of Slovak word "pohotovosť" to English
pohotovosť
/pɔɦɔtɔvɔsc/
How to use
Feminine abstract noun declined according to the kosť pattern (genitive/dative/locative singular pohotovosti, instrumental pohotovosťou). Refers to on-call duty / alert status (byť v pohotovosti), medical emergency services (lekárska pohotovosť - urgent clinic), or mental quickness/readiness.
🇬🇧 English
readiness / alertness / emergency
Example sentence
Nemocnica bola v plnej pohotovosti od skorého rána.
The hospital was on full alert from early morning.
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Common phrases
- lekárska pohotovosť— emergency medical service / urgent care
- byť v plnej pohotovosti— to be on full / high alert
- uviesť do pohotovosti— to place on alert / mobilize
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What does the Slovak word "pohotovosť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "pohotovosť" means "readiness / alertness / emergency" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nemocnica bola v plnej pohotovosti od skorého rána." (which translates as "The hospital was on full alert from early morning.").
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