Translation of Slovak word "už" to English
už
/uʒ/
Meaning
AdverbPrior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
How to use
Temporal adverb and focalizing particle meaning 'already, by now, anymore, as early as'. Signals temporal immediacy, transition into a new state, or impatience. In negative sentences with 'nie', 'už nie' means 'not anymore / no longer'.
🇬🇧 English
already
Example sentence
Už som tam.
I am already there
Je to už hotové.
It is already done
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- už je čas— it's time already
- už nikdy viac— never again
- už dosť— enough already / that's enough
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What does the Slovak word "už" mean?▼
The Slovak word "už" means "already" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Už som tam." (which translates as "I am already there").
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