Translation of Slovak word "ticho" to English
ticho
/titʃɔ/
How to use
Functions both as a manner adverb ('silently, quietly') and as an inanimate neuter noun declined according to 'mesto' (genitive sg. ticha, locative v tichu - 'silence, calm'). Used in imperative commands ('Ticho!' = Be quiet!).
🇬🇧 English
silently
Example sentence
Deti sa hrali ticho vo svojej izbe a nerušili nás.
The children were playing quietly in their room and didn't disturb us.
Musíme hovoriť ticho, aby nás nikto nepočul.
We have to speak quietly so that no one hears us.
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Common phrases
- buď ticho— be quiet / hush
- hrobové ticho— dead silence / silence of the grave
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What does the Slovak word "ticho" mean?▼
The Slovak word "ticho" means "silently" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Deti sa hrali ticho vo svojej izbe a nerušili nás." (which translates as "The children were playing quietly in their room and didn't disturb us.").
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