Slovak

American  

[sloh-vahk, -vak] / ˈsloʊ vɑk, -væk /

noun

1. one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovakia.

2. the language of Slovakia, a Slavic language closely related to Czech.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Slovaks or Slovak.

Slovak British  

/ ˈsləʊvæk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Slovakia, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Slovakia, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family. Slovak is closely related to Czech, they are mutually intelligible

2. a native or inhabitant of Slovakia

Etymology

Origin of Slovak

1820–30; < Slovak slovák, ultimately derivative of Slavic *slověninŭ Slav

Example Sentences

The Slovak government said Wednesday it would restrict diesel sales for 30 days because of a shortage due to the suspension of supplies by the Druzhba pipeline.

From Barron's

Two flights brought home 100 Slovaks on Tuesday.

From Barron's

Temperatures have since risen, and Ukraine’s power company Ukrenergo said that the lack of Slovak imports hadn’t affected the overall power situation in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then, hours before the U.S. rolled to a 6-2 semifinal win over the Slovaks, Canada quickly fell two goals behind Finland and didn’t go ahead until 36 seconds remained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fico, quoting Slovak intelligence, said the repair work had been finished.

From Barron's