Translation of Slovak word "potešenie" to English
potešenie
/pɔcɛʃɛɲiɛ/
How to use
Neuter verbal noun declined according to the vysvedčenie pattern (genitive singular potešenia, instrumental potešením). Expresses pleasure, gratification, or satisfaction. Frequently heard in polite formulas such as s veľkým potešením (with great pleasure) or bolo mi potešením (it was my pleasure).
🇬🇧 English
pleasure
Example sentence
Vo voľnom čase čítam pre čisté potešenie.
I read for pure pleasure in my spare time.
Potešenie je na mojej strane, milý priateľu.
The pleasure is mine, dear friend.
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Common phrases
- s veľkým potešením— with great pleasure
- robiť niečo pre potešenie— to do something for pleasure / for fun
- bolo mi potešením— it was my pleasure
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What does the Slovak word "potešenie" mean?▼
The Slovak word "potešenie" means "pleasure" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vo voľnom čase čítam pre čisté potešenie." (which translates as "I read for pure pleasure in my spare time.").
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