Translation of Slovak word "stretnúť sa" to English
stretnúť sa
/strɛtnuːc sa/
Meaning
VerbTo make contact (with someone) while in proximity. To come face to face with by accident; to encounter.
How to use
Perfective reflexive verb (imperfective: stretávať sa). Governs 's' + instrumental of the person met (stretnúť sa s priateľmi) and locative of location (stretnúť sa v kaviarni). Means to meet, encounter, or convene.
🇬🇧 English
meet
Example sentence
Stretnem sa s ňou na letisku zajtra.
I'll meet her at the airport tomorrow.
Stretne svojich priateľov v parku.
She'll meet her friends in the park.
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Common phrases
- stretnúť sa osobne— to meet in person
- stretnúť sa s úspechom— to meet with success
- stretnúť sa s odporom— to encounter resistance
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What does the Slovak word "stretnúť sa" mean?▼
The Slovak word "stretnúť sa" means "meet" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Stretnem sa s ňou na letisku zajtra." (which translates as "I'll meet her at the airport tomorrow.").
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