slovak

Thân thiện

A student learns the Slovak language from a textbook.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The Slavic language spoken in Slovakia: "Slovak" refers to the official language of Slovakia, which belongs to the West Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family.
   • A native or inhabitant of Slovakia: "Slovak" denotes a person who is from Slovakia or holds Slovak citizenship.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Language):
  • She is fluent in Slovak and Czech.
  • The book has been translated into Slovak.
• Noun (Person):
  • He is a Slovak living abroad.
  • The Slovaks have a rich cultural heritage.

Advanced Usage

• As an adjective: While the primary request is for the noun, it is important to note that "Slovak" is also commonly used as an adjective meaning "of or relating to Slovakia, its people, or its language." This usage is often seen in compound terms, which are listed separately below.
  • Slovak traditions are celebrated during the festival. (Here, "Slovak" is an adjective modifying "traditions".)

Variants and Related Words

• Slovakian (adj/n): A less common variant meaning the same as "Slovak" (relating to Slovakia or a person from Slovakia).
• Slovak Republic: The official name of the country Slovakia.

Synonyms

• For the language: .
• For the person: (less common).

Notes on Usage

• The word "Slovak" is both a proper noun and, when used adjectivally, a proper adjective, and is typically capitalized.
• It is distinct from "Slovene," which refers to the language and people of Slovenia.

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Noun

1. the Slavic language spoken in Slovakia
2. a native or inhabitant of Slovakia

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