babka
The English word grandmother is translated into Slovak as babka.
babka is a noun used to refer to the mother of someone's parent.
Meaning: mother of someone's parent (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of babka is babky. When the word is used as the direct object of a sentence, it changes from babka to babku.
Did you know?
- The word shares a linguistic root with the concept of 'witch' or 'hag' in several Slavic languages, which can give the word a slightly spooky connotation in folklore.
- In Slovak, babka is also the name of a traditional sweet yeast cake shaped like a wreath or a cylinder. It is common to serve this 'grandmother cake' during holidays and family gatherings.
- If you call a stranger babka in a crowded place, it might be taken as an insult to her age rather than a simple label.
Examples in context
- Jeho babka vyzerá zdravo.His grandmother looks healthy.This sentence is useful for describing the appearance of a babka.Tatoeba #9001990 by Dominika7, translation #285280 by CK
- Máriina babka má už osemdesiat rokov.María's grandmother is already 80 years old.This sentence is useful for stating the age of a babka.Tatoeba #9918697 by Dominika7, translation #7803160 by sharris123
- Žena sediaca na pohovke je moja babka.The woman who is sitting on the sofa is my grandmother.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as one's babka.Tatoeba #12919854 by Dominika7, translation #43243 by CC
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kateřina and Peter are looking at an old family photograph.
- KateřinaKto je táto žena na fotke?Who is this woman in the photo?
- PeterTo je moja babka z otcovej strany.That is my grandmother from my father's side.
- KateřinaMá veľmi milý úsmev.She has a very sweet smile.
- PeterÁno, moja babka je veľmi láskavá.Yes, my grandmother is very kind.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
