Translation of Slovak word "ruka" to English
ruka
/ruka/
Meaning
NounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the 'žena' pattern (genitive singular: ruky, nominative plural: ruky, genitive plural: rúk, locative plural: v rukách). Dual remnants appear in locative 'v rukách' and instrumental 'rukami'. Refers to the entire upper limb or the hand itself.
🇬🇧 English
hand
Example sentence
Mám v ruke ceruzku.
I have a hand
Podaj mi, prosím, ruku.
Give me your hand
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Common phrases
- podať ruku— shake hands / lend a hand
- mať plné ruky práce— have one's hands full
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What does the Slovak word "ruka" mean?▼
The Slovak word "ruka" means "hand" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mám v ruke ceruzku." (which translates as "I have a hand").
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