Translation of Slovak word "u" to English
u
/u/
Meaning
PrepositionIn, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
How to use
Spatial preposition strictly governing the genitive case. Denotes being located at someone's home, place of work, office, or professional practice ('u lekára' - at the doctor's, 'u nás' - at our place, 'u priateľov' - at friends'). Can also denote a state or feature observed in someone/something ('u detí je to bežné' - with children this is common).
🇬🇧 English
at
Example sentence
Som u priateľky na návšteve.
I'm visiting my friend.
Stretneme sa u mňa doma.
We'll meet at my place.
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- u lekára— at the doctor's
- u nás doma— at our place / at home
- byť u kormidla— to be at the helm / in charge (idiom)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Slovak word "u" mean?▼
The Slovak word "u" means "at" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "u"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Som u priateľky na návšteve." (which translates as "I'm visiting my friend.").
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