Translation of Slovak word "svoj" to English
svoj
/svɔj/
How to use
Reflexive possessive pronoun (masculine: svoj, feminine: svoja, neuter: svoje; plural: svoji animate / svoje other). Declines like 'môj' (genitive masculine/neuter: svojho, dative: svojmu, instrumental: svojím). Refers back to the subject of the clause regardless of grammatical person ('ja mám svoju knihu', 'on má svoju knihu').
🇬🇧 English
its
Example sentence
Mačka si oblizuje svoj chvost.
The cat chases its tail.
Auto je obľúbencom svojho majiteľa.
The car is its owner's favorite.
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Common phrases
- svoj vlastný— one's very own
- ísť svojou cestou— go one's own way
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "svoj" mean?▼
The Slovak word "svoj" means "its" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "svoj"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mačka si oblizuje svoj chvost." (which translates as "The cat chases its tail.").
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