Meaning of povstať | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to rise, to stand up (to move from a sitting to a standing position, often in a collective, formal, or ceremonial manner)
   intransitive, perfective
2. to rise up, to revolt, to rebel (to start an armed or organized resistance against authority or oppression)
   intransitive, perfective
3. to speak up, to take a stand (to voice a strong opposition or opinion during a meeting or debate)
   intransitive, perfective, rare
4. to arise, to originate, to emerge (to come into existence; to result from a certain cause)
   intransitive, literary, perfective
5. to recover, to prosper again (to rise from ruin or poverty; to improve one's condition after a decline)
   intransitive, perfective, rare

Examples

“Keď do sály vstúpila kráľovná, všetci prítomní hostia úctivo povstali.”

When the queen entered the hall, all present guests respectfully stood up.

“V roku 1848 celé Slovensko povstalo za svoje národné práva.”

In 1848, the whole of Slovakia rose up (revolted) for its national rights.

“Na zasadnutí mestského zastupiteľstva ako prvý povstal proti búraniu historickej budovy.”

At the city council meeting, he was the first to speak up against the demolition of the historic building.

“Z drobného nedorozumenia nakoniec povstala dlhoročná rodinná hádka.”

A long-standing family feud eventually arose from a minor misunderstanding.

“Mesto, ktoré kedysi zničil požiar, po rokoch opäť povstalo.”

The city, once destroyed by fire, recovered again years later.

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