This is the 647th most frequent Slovak word.
dovtedy
"Until then."
The word 'dovtedy' sets the timeframe for the condition 'kým to nedokončíš'.
Dovtedy, kým to nedokončíš, nemôžeš ísť von.
Until you finish it, you cannot go outside.
Here, 'dovtedy' indicates the duration of the waiting period, ending when the action occurs.
Dovtedy budem čakať, kým ma neosloví.
I will wait until they approach me.
In this sentence, 'dovtedy' specifies a deadline-like time limit for arriving.