Meaning of ustáť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to tire, to get weary, to become exhausted (to feel fatigue or reach a state of being worn out)
   intransitive, perfective
2. to settle, to clear up, to mature (of liquids or food: to acquire desired properties or become clear by standing undisturbed)
   intransitive, perfective, reflexive
3. to subside, to cease, to die down (of phenomena or actions: to become quiet or stop)
   intransitive, perfective
4. to settle, to rest (of liquids or food: to stay undisturbed for a while, used with verbs dať or nechať)
   intransitive, perfective
5. to stop, to cease (of persons: to stop doing a certain activity)
   archaic, intransitive, perfective

Examples

“Krv sa v žilách ustála ako voda v hlbokej mláke.”

The blood settled in the veins like water in a deep puddle.

“Kuchárka nechala vývar chvíľu ustáť, aby bol krásne číry.”

The cook let the broth settle for a while so that it would be beautifully clear.

“Po celodennom výstupe na Gerlach tak ustal, že si musel hneď po návrate ľahnúť.”

After the day-long climb up Gerlach, he was so exhausted that he had to lie down immediately after returning.

“Keď streľba na fronte konečne ustala, vojaci na chvíľu pocítili úľavu.”

When the firing on the front finally ceased, the soldiers felt a moment of relief.

“Otec sa neustal vypytovať, kým sa nedozvedel celú pravdu.”

Father did not stop asking until he learned the whole truth.

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