hovoril

Hovoril is a Slovak word that translates to "he spoke" or "it spoke" in English. It is the third-person singular masculine past tense form of the verb "hovoriť," which means "to speak" or "to talk." The word is used to describe an action of speaking performed by a male individual or a non-gendered entity in the past.

For example, in a sentence like "Muž hovoril pravdu" (The man spoke the truth), "hovoril" indicates the past action of speaking by the male subject. Similarly, if referring to an inanimate object that produced sound, such as a clock chiming, one might say "Hodiny hovoril" (The clock spoke/chimed), though this is a more figurative usage.

The verb "hovoriť" itself is a fundamental part of the Slovak language, used in a wide variety of contexts to denote communication, conversation, or the act of uttering words. The past tense form "hovoril" is essential for recounting events that have already occurred involving a male subject or a singular, non-gendered subject. Understanding these grammatical forms is crucial for comprehending and speaking Slovak accurately.