Translation of Slovak word "sviatok" to English
sviatok
/svi̯atok/
Meaning
NounA day on which a religious event or secular celebration is traditionally observed.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the dub pattern with a mobile 'o' (genitive singular sviatku, nominative plural sviatky). It denotes a calendar holiday, national feast day, or religious festival. Celebrating holidays uses cez sviatky / počas sviatkov.
🇬🇧 English
holiday
Example sentence
Dnes je pre mnohých dôležitý sviatok.
Today is an important holiday for many people.
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Common phrases
- štátny sviatok— public / national holiday
- vianočné sviatky— Christmas holidays
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What does the Slovak word "sviatok" mean?▼
The Slovak word "sviatok" means "holiday" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dnes je pre mnohých dôležitý sviatok." (which translates as "Today is an important holiday for many people.").
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