Meaning of primknúť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to shut, to lock (to close a door, gate, or eyes briefly or partially)
   perfective, transitive
2. to press to, to put to, to move closer (to bring an object into contact with something else or move it slightly closer)
   perfective, transitive
3. to cling to, to snuggle up to, to press oneself against (to move physically close to a person for comfort or affection)
   perfective, reflexive
4. to attach oneself to, to bond with (to become deeply devoted or loyal to a group, idea, or place)
   figuratively, perfective, reflexive

Examples

“Pred odchodom na moment primkol vráta.”

He shut the gates for a moment before leaving.

“Lakte primkol pevne k bokom.”

He pressed his elbows firmly to his sides.

“Hanička sa s dôverou primkne k otcovi.”

Hanička trustfully snuggles up to her father.

“Celým srdcom sa primkol k ľudu a k rodnej hrude.”

He bonded with the people and his native soil with all his heart.

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