Translation of Slovak word "proti" to English
proti
/proti/
How to use
Slovak preposition governing strictly the dative case (proti vetru, proti pravidlám, bojovať proti chorobe). It expresses opposition, counteraction, physical direction facing something, or preventative protection.
🇬🇧 English
against
Example sentence
Tím hral proti svojim rivalom.
The team played against their rivals.
Zákon je proti fajčeniu na verejných miestach.
The law is against smoking in public places.
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Common phrases
- byť proti— to be against / to oppose
- liek proti bolesti— painkiller / medicine against pain
- ísť proti prúdu— to go against the current / swim against the tide
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What does the Slovak word "proti" mean?▼
The Slovak word "proti" means "against" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tím hral proti svojim rivalom." (which translates as "The team played against their rivals.").
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