Translation of Slovak word "rod" to English
rod
/rod/
Meaning
NounA group of people descended from a common ancestor; a family lineage or clan. In grammar, the category of gender assigned to a noun.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular: rodu, nominative plural: rody). It denotes lineage, ancestry, or dynasty, and in linguistics refers to grammatical gender (mužský, ženský, stredný rod).
🇬🇧 English
lineage, family; (grammar) gender
Example sentence
Ich šľachtický rod siaha až do dvanásteho storočia.
Their noble family dates back to the twelfth century.
V slovenčine musíme pri podstatných menách určiť správny gramatický rod.
In Slovak we always have to determine the correct gender of a noun.
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- gramatický rod— grammatical gender
- šľachtický rod— noble lineage, aristocratic family
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What does the Slovak word "rod" mean?▼
The Slovak word "rod" means "lineage, family; (grammar) gender" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich šľachtický rod siaha až do dvanásteho storočia." (which translates as "Their noble family dates back to the twelfth century.").
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