zrkadlo
/zr̩kadlɔ/neuter
The Slovak word for mirror is zrkadlo. Wiktionary also lists zrkadielko.
Meaning: smooth reflecting surface (noun)
Ways to say it
| Slovak | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zrkadlo | /zr̩kadlɔ/ | neuter |
| zrkadielko | neuter |
The term refers to a smooth reflecting surface. In a specific technical context, the word zrkadlovka is used to refer to a reflex camera.
Which one should you use?
While zrkadlo is the standard term, zrkadielko is a diminutive form used specifically for a small hand mirror or a compact mirror.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the neuter noun zrkadlo is zrkadla. For the diminutive form zrkadielko, the plural is zrkadielka.
How do you pronounce it?
/zr̩kadlɔ/
Did you know?
- A common Slovak superstition suggests that you should not look into a zrkadlo at midnight, as you might see a distorted or frightening version of yourself.
- While 'zrkadlo' refers to the object, the word for the reflection itself is often odraz, which comes from the verb 'to throw back'.
- The stem of zrkadlo is related to the verb 'to look' or 'to see' in many Slavic-rooted contexts, emphasizing the act of observation.
Examples in context
- Rozbilo sa mi zrkadlo.My mirror broke.This sentence uses zrkadlo to describe a broken mirror.Tatoeba #9964771 by Dominika7, translation #9964770 by ddnktr
- Druhé zrkadlo visí vedľa dverí.A second mirror is hanging next to the door.This sentence uses zrkadlo to describe a mirror's location.Tatoeba #9807587 by Dominika7, translation #1273384 by frpzzd
- Zrkadlo odráža svetlo.A mirror reflects light.This sentence uses zrkadlo to describe the reflection of light.Tatoeba #10034054 by Dominika7, translation #18924 by Swift
- Kde je zrkadlo?Where is the mirror?
- Môžem si požičať tvoje zrkadlo?Can I borrow your mirror?
- Potrebujem kúpiť nové zrkadlo.I need to buy a new mirror.
- Zrkadlo je rozbité.The mirror is broken.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marek and Barbora are in the bathroom.
- MarekKde môžem kúpiť nové zrkadlo?Where can I buy a new mirror?
- BarboraMôžeš sa pozrieť v obchodníku s nábytkom.You can look in the furniture store.
- MarekTento obchod má veľmi veľké zrkadlo.This shop has a very large mirror.
- BarboraÁno, to zrkadlo vyzerá veľmi moderne.Yes, that mirror looks very modern.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mirror” translations and entries zrkadlo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
