Meaning of ubiť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to beat to death, to batter (to severely beat or kill someone with blows)
   perfective, transitive
2. to tamp, to trample, to compact (to pack or press down a surface like soil or snow by force)
   perfective, transitive
3. to crush, to stifle, to suppress (to destroy or suppress someone's spirit, talent, or will to live)
   figuratively, perfective, transitive
4. to defeat, to outdo (to overcome an opponent in a game, sport, or competition)
   perfective, rare, transitive

Examples

“V historických románoch často čítame o tom, ako väzňov niekedy ubili palicami.”

In historical novels, we often read about how prisoners were sometimes beaten to death with sticks.

“Robotník musel čerstvú hlinu v základoch poriadne ubiť ťažkou kyjanicou.”

The worker had to properly tamp the fresh soil in the foundations with a heavy mallet.

“Stereotypná práca a neustály stres v ňom úplne ubili všetku kreativitu.”

Stereotypical work and constant stress completely stifled all his creativity.

“Svojou brilantnou technikou ma súper v dnešnom zápase v tenise doslova ubil.”

With his brilliant technique, my opponent literally defeated me in today's tennis match.

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