Slovak Word of the Day
čas
/ČAS/ • noun — 27th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: the continuous progression of events; time (clock time or duration)
Examples
- Nemám čas.
(I don't have time.) - Potrebujem viac času na dokončenie projektu.
(I need more time to finish the project.) - Čas lieči všetky rany.
(Time heals all wounds.)
Synonyms
- doba
- okamih
- moment
Čas is used both for clock time and for duration. Common phrases include 'mať čas' (to have time), 'nemám čas' (I don't have time), and 'koľko je času?' (what time is it?/how much time is left?). The Slovak stress is on the first syllable (here a single-syllable word). In grammar, you will often see forms like 'času' (genitive) and 'časy' (plural).
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