No. 255 in Slovak
dokonca
"Dokonca" means "even" or "actually" in English.
In a sentence
Dokonca aj najstarší obyvatelia si pamätajú túto tradíciu.
Even the oldest inhabitants remember this tradition.
In this sentence, 'dokonce' is used to emphasize inclusivity, highlighting that even the oldest inhabitants are part of the group discussed.
Bol taký šikovný, že dokonca porazil majstra.
He was so skilled that he even defeated the master.
Here, 'dokonce' signifies an unexpected event or accomplishment, underlining the surprising nature of defeating a master.
On je taký nadšený, že dokonca začal študovať históriu.
He is so enthusiastic that he even started studying history.
In this usage, 'dokonce' expresses an additional, notable action stemming from enthusiasm, emphasizing the extent of his enthusiasm.
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