Translation of Slovak word "skôr" to English
skôr
/skwɔr/
Meaning
AdverbAt an earlier point in time; sooner. Also used to express preference: rather, preferably.
How to use
Comparative adverb meaning 'earlier / sooner' (comparative of skoro/včas), and modal particle meaning 'rather / preferably' (skôr ako... - sooner than / rather than). Frequent in preferences ('skôr by som povedal' - I'd rather say).
🇬🇧 English
earlier, sooner; rather
Example sentence
Prišiel skôr, ako sme čakali.
He arrived earlier than we expected.
Radšej by som odišiel skôr, aby som sa vyhol dopravnej špičke.
I'd rather leave earlier to avoid rush hour traffic.
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Common phrases
- čím skôr— as soon as possible
- skôr či neskôr— sooner or later
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What does the Slovak word "skôr" mean?▼
The Slovak word "skôr" means "earlier, sooner; rather" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Prišiel skôr, ako sme čakali." (which translates as "He arrived earlier than we expected.").
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