Translation of Slovak word "spánok" to English
spánok
/spaːnɔk/
Meaning
NounThe state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun following the 'dub' pattern with mobile vowel -o- elision (spánok, genitive singular 'spánku', locative 'v spánku', instrumental 'so spánkom'). Singular tantum noun referring to physiological sleep or rest state.
🇬🇧 English
sleep
Example sentence
Dnes večer budem spať osem hodín.
I will sleep for 8 hours tonight.
Cez deň veľa spí.
She sleeps a lot during the day.
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Common phrases
- hlboký spánok— deep sleep / sound sleep
- nedostatok spánku— lack of sleep / sleep deprivation
- upadnúť do spánku— to fall into a sleep
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What does the Slovak word "spánok" mean?▼
The Slovak word "spánok" means "sleep" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dnes večer budem spať osem hodín." (which translates as "I will sleep for 8 hours tonight.").
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