Translation of Slovak word "veľa" to English
veľa
/vɛʎa/
How to use
Indefinite numeral and adverb of quantity. Governs the genitive case of nouns (veľa peňazí, veľa ľudí). Inflects comparatives as 'viac' and superlatives as 'najviac'.
🇬🇧 English
much
Example sentence
Mám dnes naozaj veľa práce a nestihnem obed.
I really have a lot of work today and won't make it to lunch.
Cez noc tu v horách napadalo veľa snehu.
A lot of snow fell here in the mountains overnight.
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Common phrases
- veľa šťastia— good luck / lots of happiness
- príliš veľa— too much / too many
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What does the Slovak word "veľa" mean?▼
The Slovak word "veľa" means "much" in English.
How do you pronounce the Slovak word "veľa"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "veľa"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Mám dnes naozaj veľa práce a nestihnem obed." (which translates as "I really have a lot of work today and won't make it to lunch.").
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