Translation of Slovak word "žiť" to English
žiť
/ʒit͡s/
How to use
Imperfective verb with irregular stem conjugation (present: žijem, žiješ, žije, žijeme, žijete, žijú; past: žil). Governs 'v' + locative for dwelling place (žiť v meste) or 'z' + genitive for livelihood (žiť z platu).
🇬🇧 English
live
Example sentence
Žijem tu.
I live here
Živá hudba.
Live music
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Common phrases
- žiť v zahraničí— to live abroad
- žiť naplno— to live life to the fullest
- žiť v mieri— to live in peace
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What does the Slovak word "žiť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "žiť" means "live" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Žijem tu." (which translates as "I live here").
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