Translation of Slovak word "predok" to English
predok
/prɛdɔk/
Meaning
NounOne from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
🇬🇧 English
ancestor
Example sentence
Môj predok bol kráľ.
My ancestor was king
Vážim si svojich predkov.
I respect my ancestors
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What does the Slovak word "predok" mean?▼
The Slovak word "predok" means "ancestor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Môj predok bol kráľ." (which translates as "My ancestor was king").
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