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Slovak Common

Slovak has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a native or inhabitant of Slovakia

"The Slovak representative warmly welcomed the visitors to her hometown."

2

the Slavic language spoken in Slovakia

"After years of studying abroad, he finally became fluent in Slovak and could hold a conversation with his new neighbors."

3

A person from Slovakia or of Slovak descent.

"The local restaurant hired a Slovak chef to prepare traditional dumplings for their new menu."

In plain English: A Slovak is someone who comes from Slovakia, which is a country located in Central Europe.

"The Slovak sat down next to his family at dinner."

Adjective
1

Of, from, or pertaining to Slovakia, the Slovak people or the Slovak language.

"The slovak community gathered in Bratislava to celebrate their cultural heritage and speak the slovak language."

In plain English: Slovak is something that comes from Slovakia, which is a country located between Poland and Hungary.

"She spoke Slovak to her grandmother while visiting family in Bratislava."

Example Sentences
"She spoke Slovak to her grandmother while visiting family in Bratislava." adj
"The Slovak language is spoken by millions of people across Central Europe." adj
"Many Slovak traditions involve colorful folk costumes and lively music festivals." adj
"She enjoyed the Slovak hospitality during her short visit to Bratislava." adj
"The Slovak sat down next to his family at dinner." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
European Slavic

Origin

The word comes from the Slovak term for "Slovak," which is a shortened form of the Proto-Slavic word for "Slav." It is related to the word for Slovene.

Rhyming Words
savak kovak novak arvak spivak litvak lomcevak yalikavak swayamsevak czechoslovak
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