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Slovak language

Slovak language

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A Slavic language spoken mainly in Slovakia
  • noun
translation icon : lengua eslovaca
  • As a linguist, he compared the Slovak language to other Slavic tongues.

Examples

  • Many signs in Slovakia are written in both English and Slovak language.

  • I am learning the Slovak language this year.

  • She decided to learn Slovak language before traveling to Bratislava.

  • The Slovak language is beautiful.

  • Many students are enthusiastic about learning the Slovak language to connect with their roots.

  • The Slovak language has a rich history and is known for its unique grammar rules.

  • To communicate effectively in Slovakia, mastering the Slovak language is essential.

Synonyms

Slovak
vsSlovak language
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A language spoken in Slovakia

is mainly spoken in Slovakia rather than only inside its borders

Surface Forms

Slovak language singular
Slovak languages plural

Morphology

Slovak + language

The phrase is fully compositional: 'Slovak' identifies the nation/ethnic label and 'language' denotes a system of speech, so together they straightforwardly mean the language spoken in Slovakia. This pattern (Adjective/Noun + language) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Slovak language comes from the people called the 'Slovaks'. It simply means the language spoken by the Slovaks in 'Slovakia', so you can remember it as the 'speech of the Slovak people'.