Translation of Slovak word "túžba" to English
túžba
/tuːʒba/
Meaning
NounAn earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
How to use
Feminine noun declined according to the žena pattern (genitive singular túžby, nominative plural túžby). It signifies an intense yearning, longing, or desire. Almost always governs the preposition po + locative (e.g. túžba po slobode - desire for freedom) or an infinitive clause.
🇬🇧 English
longing
Example sentence
Túžba po domove ju sprevádzala celý rok v cudzine.
Longing for home accompanied her all year abroad.
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Common phrases
- túžba po slobode— desire / yearning for freedom
- naplniť svoju túžbu— to fulfill one's desire
- horúca túžba— burning desire / longing
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The Slovak word "túžba" means "longing" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Túžba po domove ju sprevádzala celý rok v cudzine." (which translates as "Longing for home accompanied her all year abroad.").
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