Meaning of nadstaviť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to hold out, to position, to turn toward (to put something, usually a body part, into a suitable position, often upwards or toward someone/something)
   perfective, transitive
2. to add (to build an additional upper part onto an existing structure)
   perfective, transitive
3. to heighten (to increase the height of an object or building through additional construction)
   perfective, transitive
4. to augment, to enrich (to add something different (like literary fiction) to a set of facts)
   perfective, transitive
5. to stretch, to extend, to bulk out (to increase the volume of an ingredient by mixing in something else, often to save money or increase quantity)
   perfective, transitive
6. to extend, to add (to make a duration longer, typically in a match or game)
   perfective, transitive
7. to lengthen, to extend, to add on (to make something physically longer by attaching an additional piece)
   perfective, transitive

Examples

“Nadstavila mu líce na bozk.”

She held out her cheek for him to kiss.

“Nadstavenie podkrovia si vyžaduje posúdenie statika.”

Adding an attic requires a structural engineer's assessment.

“Mesto plánuje nadstaviť budovu polikliniky kvôli nedostatku priestoru.”

The city plans to heighten the clinic building due to a lack of space.

“Autor sa snažil nadstaviť historické fakty v románe pútavou fikciou.”

The author tried to augment the historical facts in the novel with engaging fiction.

“Mleté orechy môžeme nadstaviť strúhankou alebo mletými keksami.”

We can stretch the ground walnuts with breadcrumbs or ground biscuits.

“Rozhodca v druhom polčase nadstavil päť minút.”

The referee added five minutes in the second half.

“Musela si dať nadstaviť rukávy na kabáte, lebo jej boli krátke.”

She had to have the sleeves on her coat extended because they were too short.

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