kov
/kɔv/masculine
The English word "metal" is translated into Slovak as kov.
kov is a masculine noun used to refer to an atomic element or a material made of such atoms.
Meaning: atomic element or material made of such atoms (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun kov changes depending on its role in a sentence. The plural form is kovy. When referring to "of many metals", use the genitive plural form kovov.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔv/
Did you know?
- In Slovak, the phrase kovový zvuk (a metallic sound) is a common way to describe a voice that is perceived as cold, harsh, or lacking emotion.
- In Slovak, the term kov can be used metonymically in certain contexts to refer to 'armour' or 'weapons' in older literature, much like the English 'steel'.
- In Slovak folklore, the ability to 'work' kov was often associated with magical or supernatural powers, similar to the legendary smiths of mythology.
Examples in context
- Olovo je kov.Lead is a metal.This sentence illustrates the use of kov to identify lead.Tatoeba #8958299 by Dominika7, translation #1335021 by CK
- Cín je mäkký kov.Tin is a soft metal.This sentence shows how to describe tin as a soft kov.Tatoeba #13425401 by Adelpa, translation #7924214 by AlanF_US
- Zlato je drahý kov.Gold is a precious metal.This sentence uses kov to describe gold as a precious metal.Tatoeba #13425396 by Adelpa, translation #8732342 by Hybrid
- Pracujem s kovom každý deň.I work with metal every day.
- Táto časť obsahuje koviny rôzneho druhu.This part contains various types of metal.
- V tejto diere je dosť železa.There is enough metal in this hole.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kateřina and Peter are discussing materials for a craft project.
- KateřinaMôžeme použiť tento kov na rovnaký spôsob?Can we use this metal in the same way?
- PeterÁno, tento kov je veľmi ľahký.Yes, this metal is very light.
- KateřinaJe to nejaký špeciálny kov?Is it some kind of special metal?
- PeterJe to len obyčajný kov z hliníka.It is just an ordinary aluminum metal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “metal” translations and entries kov, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
