No. 939 in Slovak
životy
The Slovak word "životy" means "lives" in English.
In a sentence
Ľudské životy sú veľmi cenné.
Human lives are very valuable.
Here, 'životy' refers to the plural form of the noun 'život,' meaning 'lives,' in general terms to emphasize their importance.
Mali sme možnosť spoznať rôzne životy ľudí na celom svete.
We had the opportunity to learn about different lives of people around the world.
In this context, 'životy' is again the plural form of 'život,' this time highlighting the variety and diversity of individual life experiences.
Historické životy sa často zdajú byť fascinujúce.
Historical lives often seem fascinating.
Here, 'životy' refers to past or historical existences, showcasing its usage to discuss a temporal aspect of human existence.
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