Translation of Slovak word "zmierniť" to English
zmierniť
/zmiɛrɲitʲ/
How to use
Perfective transitive verb (imperfective pair: zmierňovať / zmierňovať sa). Takes an accusative object (zmierniť bolesť, zmierniť trest). Expresses alleviating, mitigating, or softening pain, penalties, tension, or adverse impacts.
🇬🇧 English
to mitigate / to alleviate
Example sentence
Nové opatrenia mali zmierniť dopady krízy na najzraniteľnejšie rodiny.
The new measures were meant to alleviate the impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable families.
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Common phrases
- zmierniť bolesť— to soothe / alleviate pain
- zmierniť dopady krízy— to mitigate the impacts of the crisis
- zmierniť napätie— to defuse / ease tension
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What does the Slovak word "zmierniť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zmierniť" means "to mitigate / to alleviate" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nové opatrenia mali zmierniť dopady krízy na najzraniteľnejšie rodiny." (which translates as "The new measures were meant to alleviate the impact of the crisis on the most vulnerable families.").
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