This is the 44th most frequent Slovak word.
bez
"Bez" in Slovak means "without."
Here, 'bez' is used to indicate absence or lack of an object (umbrella).
Chcel som ísť do obchodu bez dáždnika.
I wanted to go to the store without an umbrella.
Here, 'bez' expresses an action performed deliberately avoiding or excluding an element (salt).
Je lepšie pre zdravie variť jedlo bez soli.
It's healthier to cook food without salt.
In this sentence, 'bez' signifies doing something in the absence of preparation.