Translation of Slovak word "zub" to English
zub
/zub/
Meaning
NounA hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
How to use
The masculine inanimate noun 'zub' declines according to the pattern 'dub' (G sg: zuba, L: v zube / na zube, N pl: zuby, G pl: zubov). It denotes an anatomical tooth or the tooth/cog of a gear or saw.
🇬🇧 English
tooth
Example sentence
Bolí ma zub, musím ísť k zubárovi.
I have a toothache.
Dieťaťu práve vyrástol prvý zúbok.
I'm brushing my tooth.
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Common phrases
- čistiť si zuby— to brush one's teeth
- bolesť zuba— toothache
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What does the Slovak word "zub" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zub" means "tooth" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Bolí ma zub, musím ísť k zubárovi." (which translates as "I have a toothache.").
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