No. 22 in Slovak
pri
The Slovak word "pri" means "at" or "near" in English.
In a sentence
Pri rieke sedel muž.
A man was sitting by the river.
The word 'pri' indicates proximity or location near a specific place, in this case, 'by the river'.
Pri práci sa treba sústrediť.
One must concentrate while working.
The word 'pri' here introduces the circumstance or activity associated with the action, emphasizing the condition of 'while working'.
Stojím pri tebe počas skúšky.
I stand by you during the test.
In this sentence, 'pri' conveys a sense of support or being alongside someone, symbolizing presence or accompaniment during an event (the test).
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