Translation of Slovak word "počas" to English
počas
/pɔt͡ʃas/
Meaning
PrepositionFor all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.
How to use
Temporal preposition strictly requiring the genitive case (počas celého roka, počas vojny). Expresses the timeframe or uninterrupted period during which an event unfolds.
🇬🇧 English
during
Example sentence
Spím počas noci.
I sleep during night
Pracuje počas dňa.
She works during day
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Common phrases
- počas celého dňa— throughout the whole day
- počas druhej svetovej vojny— during the Second World War
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What does the Slovak word "počas" mean?▼
The Slovak word "počas" means "during" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Spím počas noci." (which translates as "I sleep during night").
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