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

Lajčák initially denied discussing women with Epstein when the files were released on Friday, according to Slovak media.

From BBC

The alleged mastermind of a Slovak investigative journalist's murder went on another retrial on Monday, eight years after the crime triggered upheaval in the central European country.

From Barron's

After his return, he called Merz to discuss the risk fresh tariffs would pose to the Slovak economy, which depends heavily on German car factories.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another important Slovak advantage is its dense network of car industry suppliers.

From BBC

Slovak police on Facebook urged people to avoid travel because of "extreme" ice and snow in the west of the country.

From Barron's