No. 774 in Slovak
u
The Slovak word "u" means "at" or "by" (used to indicate location or possession).
In a sentence
Bývam u priateľa počas prázdnin.
I stay with a friend during the holidays.
The word "u" expresses the location or proximity to someone, representing association (e.g., 'with' or 'at').
Bol som u lekára na vyšetrení.
I was at the doctor's office for a checkup.
Here, "u" denotes being present at someone’s place, commonly used for professional locations like the doctor’s or dentist’s.
Stretli sme sa u mňa doma.
We met at my place.
In this example, "u" defines ‘at one’s place’ indicating possession or association with the location.
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