láska
/laːska/feminine
The English word love is translated into Slovak as láska.
Láska is a feminine noun referring to strong affection. To express love for someone or something, you can use the construction Láska k niekomu/niečomu.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the noun láska to refer to the concept of love itself. In contrast, the verb milovať is used when you want to express the action of loving someone.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is lásky. When láska is used as the direct object of a sentence (the accusative case), the ending changes to lásku.
How do you pronounce it?
/laːska/
Did you know?
- In Slovak, the word láska is closely related to the verb láskať, which means to caress or pet an animal. This links the feeling of love to the physical act of gentle touching.
- Slovak has a specific word vyznanie lásky for a 'confession of love'. While English uses 'confession' for crimes or sins, in Slovak it is the standard way to describe the first time someone admits their love.
- The word láska is inherited from the Proto-Slavic root *làska, which historically related to grace and favor.
Examples in context
- Láska je darom od Boha.Love is a gift from God.This sentence shows how to use láska when describing love as a gift.Tatoeba #9945334 by Dominika7, translation #9944439 by ddnktr
- Neviem, či je to láska.I do not know if it is love.This sentence uses láska to express doubt about whether a feeling is love.Tatoeba #9989541 by Dominika7, translation #1742999 by belgavox
- Je láska odpoveďou na všetko trápenie?Is love the answer to all suffering?This sentence uses láska in a philosophical question regarding suffering.Tatoeba #12777819 by Dominika7, translation #12777815 by Igider
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their feelings while sitting in a cafe.
- MarekNaša láska je silná.Our love is strong.
- DanaMáš pravdu, Marku.You are right, Marek.
- MarekMilujem ťa, Dana.I love you, Dana.
- DanaAj ja teba.I love you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries láska, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries láska, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
