Translation of Slovak word "zaslúžiť" to English
zaslúžiť
/zasluːʒit͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.
How to use
Perfective verb, almost universally used reflexively with the particle 'si' (zaslúžiť si niečo). Takes the accusative case of the deserved reward or penalty (zaslúžiť si pochvalu/trest). Imperfective counterpart is 'zasluhovať si'.
🇬🇧 English
deserve
Example sentence
Zaslúžim si tú cenu.
I deserve prize
Zaslúži si úctu.
He deserves respect
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Common phrases
- zaslúžiť si rešpekt— to earn respect
- plne si to zaslúžiť— to fully deserve it
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What does the Slovak word "zaslúžiť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zaslúžiť" means "deserve" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zaslúžim si tú cenu." (which translates as "I deserve prize").
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