Translation of Slovak word "preferovať" to English
preferovať
/preferovat͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
How to use
Imperfective verb of foreign origin with the suffix '-ovať' (ja preferujem, ty preferuješ, oni preferujú). Transitive, takes accusative (preferovať kvalitu) or the prepositional phrase 'pred' + instrumental (preferovať čaj pred kávou).
🇬🇧 English
prefer
Example sentence
Radšej pijem kávu ako čaj.
I prefer coffee over tea.
Uprednostňuje prácu osamote.
She prefers to work alone.
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Common phrases
- preferovať kvalitu pred kvantitou— to prefer quality over quantity
- preferovať osobný kontakt— to prefer personal contact
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What does the Slovak word "preferovať" mean?▼
The Slovak word "preferovať" means "prefer" in English.
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