Meaning of prestaviť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to rebuild, to reconstruct, to modernize (to change the structure or layout of a building or object)
   perfective, transitive
2. to move, to rearrange (to place an object in a different spot)
   perfective, transitive
3. to shift, to adjust (to move a technical part, like a lever or gear, into a different position)
   perfective, transitive
4. to reconfigure, to reset, to adjust (to change settings or values on a device or in a system)
   perfective, transitive
5. to shift (time), to set (a clock) (to change the time on a watch or clock, typically for daylight savings)
   perfective, transitive

Examples

“Cez leto sme úplne prestavili starú garáž na útulnú hosťovskú izbu.”

Over the summer, we completely rebuilt the old garage into a cozy guest room.

“Prestavila som komodu k oknu, aby som v rohu uvoľnila miesto pre kvetinu.”

I moved the dresser by the window to clear a spot in the corner for a plant.

“Strojník prestavil páku do polohy „vypnuté“, aby mohol bezpečne vykonať údržbu.”

The operator shifted the lever to the "off" position to safely perform maintenance.

“V nastaveniach si musím prestaviť dĺžku podsvietenia displeja, aby sa mi nevybíjala batéria.”

I need to reconfigure the screen timeout in the settings so my battery doesn't drain.

“Nezabudni si dnes v noci prestaviť hodinky na letný čas o hodinu dopredu.”

Don't forget to set your watch forward by an hour tonight for daylight savings.

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