Meaning of obstaviť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to place around, to surround with (to arrange things in a circle or around a specific center)
   perfective, transitive
2. to build around, to enclose with (to surround a space with buildings or construction)
   perfective, transitive
3. to garnish, to freeze, to seize (to officially withhold or block access to a salary, wages, or financial assets)
   perfective, transitive
4. to surround oneself with (to place or arrange objects all around oneself)
   perfective, reflexive

Examples

“Izba bola po celom obvode obstavená masívnymi drevenými skriňami.”

The room was lined all around with massive wooden cabinets.

“Starý hospodársky dvor bol zo všetkých strán obstavený hospodárskymi budovami.”

The old farmyard was enclosed on all sides by farm buildings.

“Exekútor mu pre nesplácanie dlhov nechal obstaviť časť mesačnej mzdy.”

The bailiff had a portion of his monthly wage garnished due to unpaid debts.

“V knižnici sa obstavil kopami kníh a sústredene študoval.”

In the library, he surrounded himself with piles of books and studied intently.

CEFR level