Translation of Slovak word "potlačiť" to English
potlačiť
/pɔtlat͡ʃic/
How to use
Perfective transitive verb (imperfective pair: potláčať). Governs an accusative direct object (potlačiť povstanie, potlačiť emócie, potlačiť príznaky). Denotes suppressing rebellions by force, repressing internal emotions/tears, or stifling disease symptoms with medication.
🇬🇧 English
to suppress / to quash / to stifle
Example sentence
Vláda sa snažila potlačiť akékoľvek prejavy nesúhlasu.
The government tried to suppress any expressions of dissent.
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Common phrases
- potlačiť povstanie— to quell / suppress an uprising
- potlačiť emócie— to suppress / bottle up emotions
- potlačiť príznaky choroby— to suppress / alleviate symptoms of an illness
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What does the Slovak word "potlačiť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "potlačiť" means "to suppress / to quash / to stifle" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vláda sa snažila potlačiť akékoľvek prejavy nesúhlasu." (which translates as "The government tried to suppress any expressions of dissent.").
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