Meaning of nájsť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to find, to discover, to locate (to discover someone or something by searching or by chance)
   perfective, transitive
2. to uncover, to detect, to reveal (to find through investigation, research, or analysis)
   perfective, transitive
3. to find (for oneself), to procure, to secure (to obtain something through effort or planning, often for one's benefit)
   often, perfective, reflexive, transitive
4. to find (a partner), to meet (to establish a relationship or get to know someone)
   perfective, reflexive, transitive, usually
5. to come up with, to think of, to arrive at (to reach a solution, expression, or excuse through reasoning)
   perfective, transitive
6. to attain, to gain, to derive (to reach a state of internal satisfaction or spiritual value)
   perfective, transitive
7. to find oneself (in a situation) (to unexpectedly find oneself in a certain state or condition)
   perfective, reflexive
8. to end up, to find oneself (somewhere) (to unexpectedly or suddenly appear at a certain place)
   perfective, reflexive
9. to be found, to appear, to be present (to emerge or be available as an option or person)
   perfective, reflexive
10. to find one's place, to fulfill oneself (to apply oneself with success and passion in a field or profession)
    perfective, reflexive
11. to find each other, to meet (of two people: to get to know each other and start a relationship)
    perfective, reflexive

Equivalents

Examples

“nájsť smrť”

to meet one's death

“Konečne som našiel stratený dáždnik v zaprášenom kúte.”

I finally found the lost umbrella in a dusty corner.

“nájsť recept na niečo”

to find a recipe for something

“nájsť spoločnú reč”

to find common ground

“nájsť správny kľúč”

to come up with a good solution

“Policajti po dlhom pátraní našli stopy páchateľa na mieste činu.”

After a long search, the police found the perpetrator's tracks at the crime scene.

“nenájsť si miesta”

to be restless

“nájsť si k niekomu cestu”

to reach out to someone

“V dnešnej dobe nie je vôbec jednoduché nájsť si dobré a stabilné zamestnanie.”

Nowadays, it is not at all easy to find a good and stable job.

“Konečne si našiel dievča, ktoré mu naozaj rozumie.”

He finally found a girl who really understands him.

“Snažil sa nájsť správne slová, aby nikoho neurazil.”

He tried to find the right words so as not to offend anyone.

“V tichu hôr konečne našiel vytúžený pokoj v duši.”

In the silence of the mountains, he finally found the desired peace of mind.

“Keď sa dvere zavreli, našiel sa v úplnej tme.”

When the doors closed, he found himself in total darkness.

“Urobil dva neisté kroky v tme a zrazu sa našiel na dlážke.”

He took two uncertain steps in the dark and suddenly found himself on the floor.

“Vždy sa nájde niekto, kto ti ochotne poradí.”

There is always someone (to be found) who will willingly advise you.

“Odmalička ho bavilo varenie a nakoniec sa našiel v gastronómii.”

He has enjoyed cooking since childhood and finally found himself (his calling) in gastronomy.

“Našli sa na letnej brigáde a odvtedy sú spolu.”

They found each other at a summer job and have been together ever since.

CEFR level