Meaning of odmeniť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to reward, to award, to recompense (to give something to someone in return for work, effort, service, or as a sign of appreciation)
   perfective, transitive
2. to reward, to repay (to express dissatisfaction or ingratitude toward someone in a specific way)
   ironic, perfective, transitive
3. to reward, to repay, to return the favor (to provide a reward or payment to someone for their help or service)
   perfective, reflexive
4. to repay, to return (to react to someone's kindness or love with ingratitude or negative behavior)
   ironic, perfective, reflexive

Equivalents

Examples

“Psa po splnení povelu pochválime a odmeníme maškrtou.”

After the dog follows the command, we praise it and reward it with a treat.

“Za rozbité okno ho otec odmenil poriadnym zauchom.”

For the broken window, his father rewarded him with a proper slap across the face.

“Ako sa ti vôbec odmením za takú veľkú pomoc?”

How can I ever repay you for such great help?

“Najlepšia kamarátka sa mu odmenila krutou zradou.”

His best friend repaid him with a cruel betrayal.

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