Translation of Slovak word "strach" to English
strach
/strax/
Meaning
NounA strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular: strachu, locative singular: v strachu). Governs genitive with 'z' (strach z niečoho - fear of something) or prepositional phrase 'pred' with instrumental (strach pred niekým). Often used in the set phrase 'mať strach' (to be afraid).
🇬🇧 English
fear
Example sentence
Mám strach z výšok.
I have fear.
Prekonal svoj strach a skočil padákom.
He feels fear.
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Common phrases
- mať strach— be afraid, have fear
- prekonať strach— overcome fear
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What does the Slovak word "strach" mean?▼
The Slovak word "strach" means "fear" in English.
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