Translation of Slovak word "prekvapenie" to English
prekvapenie
/prɛkvapɛɲiɛ/
How to use
Neuter verbal noun declined according to the vysvedčenie pattern (genitive singular prekvapenia, instrumental prekvapením). Refers both to the emotion of astonishment and to a surprising event, gift, or revelation. Frequently used with prepositions like na moje prekvapenie (to my surprise) or s neskrývaným prekvapením (with open surprise).
🇬🇧 English
surprise
Example sentence
Toto prekvapenie je dôležité udržať v tajnosti až do večierka.
It's important to keep this surprise a secret until the party.
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Common phrases
- pripraviť prekvapenie— to arrange / prepare a surprise
- príjemné prekvapenie— pleasant surprise
- na moje prekvapenie— to my surprise
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What does the Slovak word "prekvapenie" mean?▼
The Slovak word "prekvapenie" means "surprise" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Toto prekvapenie je dôležité udržať v tajnosti až do večierka." (which translates as "It's important to keep this surprise a secret until the party.").
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