Translation of Slovak word "zákon" to English
zákon
/zaːkon/
Meaning
NounThe body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular: zákona, locative singular: v zákone, nominative plural: zákony, genitive plural: zákonov). Refers to a legal act/statute or an immutable natural/scientific law (prírodný zákon).
🇬🇧 English
law
Example sentence
Zákon je v tejto krajine veľmi prísny.
The law is very strict in this country.
Právnik má rozsiahle znalosti zákona.
The lawyer is very knowledgeable about the law.
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Common phrases
- podľa zákona— according to the law / legally
- porušiť zákon— to break the law
- vstúpiť do platnosti zákona— for a law to enter into force
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What does the Slovak word "zákon" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zákon" means "law" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zákon je v tejto krajine veľmi prísny." (which translates as "The law is very strict in this country.").
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