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Slovakia
sloh-VA-kee-uh
Slovakia (name) means a landlocked country in Central Europe, officially the Slovak Republic, with Bratislava as its capital. Example: “They took a train from Vienna into Slovakia.”
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A landlocked country in Central Europe, officially the Slovak Republic, with Bratislava as its capital.
"They took a train from Vienna into Slovakia."
How to use Slovakia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Central European country whose capital is Bratislava.
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Etymology
First recorded in German in 1586, derived from the Slovak name for the country plus the place-name ending "-ia."
Class of 1586
Slovakia joined the language around 1586.
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Rhymes for Slovakia
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What does “Slovakia” mean?
The word “Slovakia” means a landlocked country in Central Europe, officially the Slovak Republic, with Bratislava as its capital. In plain terms, the Central European country whose capital is Bratislava.
How do you pronounce “Slovakia”?
“Slovakia” is pronounced sloh-VA-kee-uh (/sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Slovakia” in a sentence?
Here is “Slovakia” used in a sentence: “They took a train from Vienna into Slovakia.”
What part of speech is “Slovakia”?
“Slovakia” is a name.
Where does the word “Slovakia” come from?
The word “Slovakia” dates back to around 1586 and comes from German. First recorded in German in 1586, derived from the Slovak name for the country plus the place-name ending "-ia.".
Is “Slovakia” a common word?
“Slovakia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
