Translation of Slovak word "skoro" to English
skoro
/skoro/
How to use
Temporal and modal adverb meaning 'early' or 'almost/nearly'. When expressing time ('prísť skoro' - to come early), its comparative is 'skôr' (earlier). When expressing degree ('skoro hotový'), it functions identically to 'takmer' (nearly/almost).
🇬🇧 English
while
Example sentence
Skoro som zabudol na jeho narodeniny.
I almost forgot his birthday.
Príde skoro, ešte pred obedom.
He'll come soon, before lunch.
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Common phrases
- skoro ráno— early in the morning
- skoro hotovo— almost done / nearly finished
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What does the Slovak word "skoro" mean?▼
The Slovak word "skoro" means "while" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Skoro som zabudol na jeho narodeniny." (which translates as "I almost forgot his birthday.").
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