Translation of Slovak word "požičať si" to English
požičať si
/pɔʒit͡ʃac si/
Meaning
VerbTo receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
How to use
Perfective reflexive verb (imperfective: požičiavať si). Governs an accusative of the borrowed object and 'od' + genitive of the lender (požičať si peniaze od banky, požičať si knihu z knižnice). Distinct from non-reflexive 'požičať' (to lend).
🇬🇧 English
borrow
Example sentence
Môžem si požičať tvoju knihu na týždeň?
Can I borrow your book for a week?
Požičiam si auto na víkend.
I will borrow a car for the weekend.
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Common phrases
- požičať si peniaze— to borrow money
- požičať si knihu z knižnice— to borrow a book from the library
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "požičať si" mean?▼
The Slovak word "požičať si" means "borrow" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "požičať si"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Môžem si požičať tvoju knihu na týždeň?" (which translates as "Can I borrow your book for a week?").
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