Translation of Slovak word "zatiaľ čo" to English
zatiaľ čo
/zati̯aʎ t͡ʃo/
Meaning
ConjunctionIn contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
How to use
Subordinating temporal and adversative conjunction ('while', 'whereas', 'whilst'). Connects two simultaneous actions or contrasts two opposing facts across coordinated clauses. Sets a mandatory comma before it.
🇬🇧 English
whereas
Example sentence
Rád čítam knihy, zatiaľ čo ty máš radšej filmy.
I like reading books, whereas you like watching movies.
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Common phrases
- zatiaľ čo spal— while he was sleeping
- zatiaľ čo iní pracovali— whereas others worked
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What does the Slovak word "zatiaľ čo" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zatiaľ čo" means "whereas" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Rád čítam knihy, zatiaľ čo ty máš radšej filmy." (which translates as "I like reading books, whereas you like watching movies.").
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