Slovak

American  

[sloh-vahk, -vak] / ˈsloʊ vɑk, -væk /

noun

1. one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovakia.

2. the language of Slovakia, a Slavic language closely related to Czech.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Slovaks or Slovak.

Slovak British  

/ ˈsləʊvæk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Slovakia, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Slovakia, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family. Slovak is closely related to Czech, they are mutually intelligible

2. a native or inhabitant of Slovakia

Etymology

Origin of Slovak

1820–30; < Slovak slovák, ultimately derivative of Slavic *slověninŭ Slav

Example Sentences

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Wednesday that its top refinery, Slovnaft, currently partially relies upon oil from state reserves.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The Slovak government said Wednesday it would restrict diesel sales for 30 days because of a shortage due to the suspension of supplies by the Druzhba pipeline.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Temperatures have since risen, and Ukraine’s power company Ukrenergo said that the lack of Slovak imports hadn’t affected the overall power situation in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

In addition to keeping five beehives, Dr Juraj Majtán heads a lab studying bees and bee products at the Institute of Molecular Biology, part of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“Good!” said the Professor, “both good. But neither must go alone. There must be force to overcome force if need be; the Slovak is strong and rough, and he carries rude arms.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker