boh
/bɔx/masculine
The Slovak word for god is boh.
The term is used to refer to a deity. It can be used in a general sense to describe any god or specifically to refer to the single deity of monotheistic religions.
Meaning: deity (noun)
Which one should you use?
The lowercase boh refers to any deity or god in a general sense. In contrast, the capitalized form Boh refers specifically to the single deity of monotheistic religions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. When used as the direct object of a verb, such as in the phrase 'to believe in God', use the form Boha. If you are expressing thanks to God or using the deity as an indirect object, use the form Bohu.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɔx/
When do people say it?
For expressing personal devotion or gratitude, speakers may use the phrases Milosrdný Bože (Merciful God) or Všemohúci Pane (Almighty Lord).
Did you know?
- The Slovak word boh is a linguistic relative of the word bogactvo, which means 'wealth'. This suggests an ancient connection between the concept of a deity and the idea of abundance.
- In traditional Slovak folk culture, the word boh appears in several 'zaklinania' or charms used to protect livestock and crops from bad spirits.
- Slovak religious expressions often use the vocative form, such as Bože!, to call upon the deity, which is a distinct grammatical form used for direct address.
Examples in context
- Bush verí v Boha.Bush believes in God.This sentence shows the use of the form Boha as a direct object.Tatoeba #12090398 by Danka, translation #2575953 by Amastan
- Láska je darom od Boha.Love is a gift from God.Tatoeba #9945334 by Dominika7, translation #9944439 by ddnktr
- Vďaka Bohu, si v poriadku.Thank God you're fine.This sentence shows the use of the form Bohu when expressing thanks.Tatoeba #10065733 by Dominika7, translation #3539613 by kenshin
- Dnes idem do kostola modliť sa k Bohu.Today, I am going to the church to pray to God.
- Pán Boh, prosím ťa, pomôž mi v tejto ťažkej chvíli.Lord God, please help me in this difficult moment.
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Example conversation
Barbora and Michal are discussing their beliefs while walking.
- BarboraVeríš v Boha, Michal?Do you believe in God, Michal?
- MichalÁno, myslím si, že boh existuje.Yes, I think that God exists.
- BarboraJe to zaujímavý pohľad na svet.That is an interesting view of the world.
- MichalPomáha mi to v mojom živote.It helps me in my life.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “god” translations and entries boh, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
