Meaning of vydrieť | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to extort, to wring out, to wheedle (to obtain something from someone dishonestly, unfairly, or by force)
   perfective, transitive
2. to earn through drudgery, to gain by hard work (to obtain something through intense toil and effort)
   perfective, transitive
3. to wear down, to hollow out (to create a groove or hole by constant rubbing or friction)
   perfective, transitive
4. to break free, to emerge with effort, to escape (to free oneself or get out of a difficult situation or place with great struggle)
   perfective, reflexive

Examples

“Bezohľadný exekútor sa snažil od chudobnej rodiny vydrieť aj posledné úspory.”

The ruthless bailiff tried to wring even the last savings out of the poor family.

“Jeho poctivo vydretý mesačný plat mu sotva stačil na pokrytie nákladov.”

His hard-earned monthly salary was barely enough to cover his expenses.

“Ťažká reťaz za tie roky vydrela do kamenného stĺpa hlbokú ryhu.”

The heavy chain wore a deep groove into the stone pillar over the years.

“Z jeho stiahnutého hrdla sa po dlhom tichu konečne vydrel chrapľavý hlas.”

A hoarse voice finally forced its way out of his constricted throat after a long silence.

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