Translation of Slovak word "pomáhať" to English
pomáhať
/pomaːɦat͡s/
How to use
Imperfective verb (perfective: pomôcť). Governs strictly the dative of the person helped (pomáhať rodičom, pomáhať priateľovi). The domain of help uses 'pri' + locative (pomáhať pri varení) or 's' + instrumental (pomáhať s úlohou).
🇬🇧 English
assist
Example sentence
Môžeš mi pomôcť s touto úlohou?
Can you assist me with this task?
Lekár ti bude pomáhať počas operácie.
The doctor will assist you during the surgery.
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Common phrases
- pomáhať v núdzi— to help in need
- ochotne pomáhať— to help willingly
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What does the Slovak word "pomáhať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "pomáhať" means "assist" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Môžeš mi pomôcť s touto úlohou?" (which translates as "Can you assist me with this task?").
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