Translation of Slovak word "s" to English
s
/s/
Meaning
PrepositionIn the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
How to use
Primary spatial and associative preposition with dual case government. Most commonly governs the instrumental case denoting accompaniment or instrument ('s kým? s čím?' - s bratom, s radosťou; vocalizes to 'so' before s, š, z, ž). In standard Slovak, it also historically/regionally governs the genitive when denoting motion from the surface of something ('zísť s cesty / so stola').
🇬🇧 English
with
Example sentence
Idem na párty so svojou rodinou.
I'm going to the party with my family.
Idem do obchodu so sestrou.
I'm going to the store with my sister.
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- s radosťou— with pleasure / gladly
- s pomocou— with the help of
- so súhlasom— with the consent / approval of
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "s" mean?▼
The Slovak word "s" means "with" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "s"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Idem na párty so svojou rodinou." (which translates as "I'm going to the party with my family.").
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