No. 279 in Slovak
štát
The Slovak word "štát" means "state" or "country" in English.
In a sentence
Štát Slovensko je v srdci Európy.
The state of Slovakia is in the heart of Europe.
Here, 'štát' refers to a governmental or national entity, and translates to 'state'.
Každý štát má svoje zákony.
Every state has its own laws.
In this context, 'štát' again refers to a country or nation, emphasizing the aspect of governance and law.
Za socializmu štát kontroloval väčšinu médií.
During socialism, the state controlled most of the media.
Here, 'štát' refers to the central government or authority within a country.
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