Translation of Slovak word "zastaviť" to English
zastaviť
/zastavit͡s/
How to use
Perfective verb (imperfective: zastavovať). Transitive with accusative (zastaviť auto, zastaviť krvácanie) or reflexive 'zastaviť sa' (to stop by / halt movement: zastaviť sa na čerpacej stanici). Means to bring to a standstill or pay a short visit.
🇬🇧 English
stop
Example sentence
Zastav auto.
Stop the car.
Prestaň sa hádať so sestrou.
Stop arguing with your sister.
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Common phrases
- zastaviť auto— to stop a car
- zastaviť sa na chvíľu— to pause / stop for a moment
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What does the Slovak word "zastaviť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zastaviť" means "stop" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zastav auto." (which translates as "Stop the car.").
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