Meaning of postáť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to stop (briefly), to pause, to wait (to remain standing for a short period, especially of someone or something in motion)
   intransitive, perfective
2. to sit, to rest (of food or liquids: to remain undisturbed for a short time)
   intransitive, perfective
3. to vouch for, to guarantee (to take responsibility for someone)
   intransitive, perfective, rare
4. to stand (for a bit) (to remain standing for a while instead of sitting, often for pleasure or comfort)
   intransitive, often, perfective, reflexive
5. to chat (while standing) (to spend time in conversation while standing up)
   intransitive, often, perfective, reflexive

Examples

“Vlk na chvíľu postál na okraji lesa a potom zmizol.”

The wolf stopped for a moment at the edge of the forest and then disappeared.

“Pred podávaním treba nechať polievku ešte chvíľu postáť.”

The soup needs to let sit for a while before serving.

“V nebezpečenstve môže každý len sám za seba postáť.”

In danger, everyone can only vouch for themselves.

“Po celodennom sedení v kancelárii mi dobre padlo chvíľu si postáť.”

After sitting in the office all day, it felt good to stand for a while.

“Suseda si vždy rada postojí s každým, koho stretne na ulici.”

The neighbor always likes to chat with everyone she meets on the street.

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