No. 570 in Slovak
svojou
The Slovak word "svojou" means "with/by his/her/its/their own" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Marie si pomáha svojou silou.
Marie helps herself with her strength.
The word 'svojou' is a reflexive possessive pronoun in the instrumental case, here referring to Marie's own strength.
Každý by mal byť spokojný so svojou prácou.
Everyone should be content with their own work.
The word 'svojou' is used as a reflexive possessive pronoun in the instrumental case, referring to one's own work.
Rád sa chváli svojou inteligenciou.
He likes to brag about his intelligence.
The word 'svojou' serves as a reflexive possessive pronoun in the instrumental case, here referring to his own intelligence.
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