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Translation of Slovak word "sprenevera" to English

sprenevera

/sprɛɲɛvɛra/

Meaning

Noun

embezzlement / misappropriation

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How to use

Feminine noun declined according to the žena pattern (genitive singular sprenevery, locative o sprenevere). In criminal law, it signifies embezzlement or criminal misappropriation of entrusted funds or property. Usually paired with the preposition zo / zo sprenevery (e.g. obvinenie zo sprenevery - charge of embezzlement).

🇬🇧 English

embezzlement / misappropriation

Example sentence

Bývalého účtovníka obvinili zo spreneveri firemných peňazí.

The former accountant was accused of embezzling company money.

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Synonyms

defalcation / embezzlementmisuse of funds / misappropriationmisappropriation / stealing

Common phrases

  • sprenevera verejných peňazí— embezzlement of public funds
  • obvinenie zo sprenevery— charge of embezzlement
  • dopustiť sa sprenevery— to commit embezzlement

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What does the Slovak word "sprenevera" mean?▼

The Slovak word "sprenevera" means "embezzlement / misappropriation" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bývalého účtovníka obvinili zo spreneveri firemných peňazí." (which translates as "The former accountant was accused of embezzling company money.").

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