No. 715 in Slovak
kandidáta
The Slovak word "kandidáta" means "candidate" in English.
In a sentence
Videli sme kandidáta na pohovore.
We saw the candidate at the interview.
'Kandidáta' is used here in the accusative case to denote the direct object of the sentence, referring to someone being considered for a position.
Pre kandidáta máme pripravené otázky.
We have prepared questions for the candidate.
'Kandidáta' here is in the genitive case to indicate possession or relation, showing the person who is the recipient of the questions.
Hlasovali sme za kandidáta na predsedu.
We voted for the candidate for chairman.
'Kandidáta' is used in the accusative case here following the preposition 'za', indicating support or choice for the individual being referred to.
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