Meaning of pristaviť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to build (additionally), to add on (to build something additionally onto an existing structure)
   perfective, transitive
2. to move close, to pull up (to place or push something into close proximity to something else; often for transport or loading)
   perfective, transitive
3. to put on to cook (to place a pot on a fire or stove to start cooking)
   perfective, transitive
4. to allow to suckle (to bring a young animal to the mother's udder)
   perfective, transitive
5. to stop, to halt, to detain (to cause someone or something to stop moving or proceeding)
   perfective, transitive
6. to stop, to linger, to pause (to stop oneself for a while; also of the heart or breath stopping)
   perfective, reflexive
7. to ponder, to think about (to pause over something mentally and consider it)
   perfective, rare, reflexive

Examples

“K starému mlynu pristavili novú modernú časť, ktorá slúži ako penzión.”

They built a new modern addition to the old mill, which serves as a pension.

“Vlakovú súpravu už pristavili k prvému nástupišťu.”

The train set has already been pulled up to the first platform.

“Gazdiná už pristavila obed, tak čoskoro môžeme jesť.”

The housewife has already put the lunch on (to cook), so we can eat soon.

“Bolo potrebné každé teliatko zvlášť pristaviť k vemenu.”

It was necessary to bring each calf separately to the udder.

“Pristavil ma na chodbe a začal mi rozprávať novinky.”

He stopped me in the hallway and started telling me the news.

“Cestou z práce sa pristavil u priateľa na krátky rozhovor.”

On the way from work, he stopped by a friend's for a short conversation.

“Všetci v miestnosti sa na chvíľu pristavili nad jeho zvláštnou odpoveďou.”

Everyone in the room paused for a moment over his strange answer.

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