Translation of Slovak word "smena" to English
smena
/smena/
Meaning
NounA defined period of time during which an employee is scheduled to work; a work shift.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the 'žena' pattern (genitive singular: smeny, locative singular: na smene, nominative plural: smeny, genitive plural: smien). Designates a work shift (ranná smena, nočná smena) or the crew working during that shift. Note: 'zmena' with 'z' means alteration/change, whereas 'smena' with 's' specifically means work shift.
🇬🇧 English
shift
Example sentence
Pracuje na nočnej smene v nemocnici.
She works the night shift at the hospital.
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Common phrases
- nočná smena— night shift
- ranná smena— morning shift
- dvanásťhodinová smena— twelve-hour shift
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What does the Slovak word "smena" mean?▼
The Slovak word "smena" means "shift" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Pracuje na nočnej smene v nemocnici." (which translates as "She works the night shift at the hospital.").
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