Translation of Slovak word "pristupovať" to English
pristupovať
/pristupovat͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
How to use
Imperfective verb conjugated as ja pristupujem, ty pristupuješ, oni pristupujú. Aspectual partner to perfective 'pristúpiť'. Governs preposition 'k' + dative (pristupovať k problému zodpovedne = approach a problem responsibly; pristupovať k vlaku = step towards a train).
🇬🇧 English
approach
Example sentence
Pristúp k dverám.
Approach the door.
Pristúpim bližšie.
I will approach.
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Common phrases
- pristupovať k veci zodpovedne— to approach a matter responsibly
- pristupovať k pacientom s úctou— to treat patients with respect
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The Slovak word "pristupovať" means "approach" in English.
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