padnú

"Padnú" is a Slovak word that translates to "to fall" in English. It is a verb with a broad range of applications, encompassing both literal and figurative meanings. In its most common usage, "padnúť" describes the physical act of descending due to gravity. This can refer to objects like a leaf falling from a tree, a person tripping and falling, or even rain falling from the sky.

Beyond the literal, "padnúť" can also be used to describe a decline or decrease in something. For instance, prices can "padnúť" (fall), or someone's mood can "padnúť" (fall). It can also indicate the completion or end of something, such as a decision being made or a task being finished. In a more idiomatic sense, "padnúť" can be used in expressions like "padnúť na úrodnú pôdu" which means to fall on fertile ground, implying an idea or suggestion that is readily accepted or proves successful. The precise nuance of "padnúť" is often determined by its context within a sentence.