Translation of Slovak word "zúfalstvo" to English
zúfalstvo
/zuːfalstvɔ/
Meaning
NounLoss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.
How to use
Neuter noun declined according to the mesto pattern (genitive singular zúfalstva, locative v zúfalstve). Refers to total despair, desperation, or hopelessness. Regularly paired with verbs like prepadnúť (to succumb to despair), priviesť do (to drive to despair), or čin zo zúfalstva (act of desperation).
🇬🇧 English
despair
Example sentence
Otočil sa v zúfalstve, vediac, že to neprežije.
He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive
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Common phrases
- prepadnúť zúfalstvu— to succumb to / plunge into despair
- priviesť do zúfalstva— to drive someone to despair
- čin zo zúfalstva— act of desperation
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What does the Slovak word "zúfalstvo" mean?▼
The Slovak word "zúfalstvo" means "despair" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Otočil sa v zúfalstve, vediac, že to neprežije." (which translates as "He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive").
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