No. 910 in Slovak

samotný

"Samotný" means "alone," "itself," or "on its own" in English.

In a sentence

Samotný dom bol veľmi starý a plný histórie.
The very house itself was very old and full of history.
samotný functions as an adjective emphasizing the identity of 'dom' (house).
Samotný fakt, že si tu, ma potešil.
The mere fact that you are here pleased me.
samotný is used to emphasize the significance of 'fakt' (fact), giving a sense of exclusivity.
Samotný hovor je dôležitý, ale výsledky sú ešte viac.
The conversation itself is important, but the results are even more.
samotný emphasizes the noun 'hovor' (conversation), distinguishing it from other aspects.

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