Translation of Slovak word "starý" to English
starý
/stariː/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
How to use
The qualitative adjective 'starý' declines according to the pattern 'pekný'. It forms degrees of comparison: comparative 'starší', superlative 'najstarší'. It applies to both elderly people and aged objects/institutions.
🇬🇧 English
old
Example sentence
Bývame v starom dome zo začiatku dvadsiateho storočia.
We live in an old house from the early twentieth century.
Jeho starý bicykel už potrebuje opravu.
His old bike already needs repairing.
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- starý otec— grandfather
- Staré Mesto— Old Town / historical center
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What does the Slovak word "starý" mean?▼
The Slovak word "starý" means "old" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bývame v starom dome zo začiatku dvadsiateho storočia." (which translates as "We live in an old house from the early twentieth century.").
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