Translation of Slovak word "synovec" to English
synovec
/sinovet͡s/
How to use
Animate masculine kinship noun ending in -ec, declined according to the chlap pattern with vowel deletion (genitive singular synovca, nominative plural synovci). It designates a brother's or sister's son (nephew). The corresponding feminine kinship term for niece is neter.
🇬🇧 English
nephew
Example sentence
Je to môj najmladší a veselý synovec.
He is my youngest and cheerful nephew.
Synovcovi sa v škole darí veľmi dobre.
The nephew is doing very well at school.
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- vlastný synovec— one's own nephew
- synovec z bratovej strany— nephew on brother's side
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "synovec" mean?▼
The Slovak word "synovec" means "nephew" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Je to môj najmladší a veselý synovec." (which translates as "He is my youngest and cheerful nephew.").
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