This is the 583rd most frequent Slovak word.
ivan
In Slovak, "Ivan" is a male given name, equivalent to "John" in English.
Name: 'Ivan' is used as a masculine proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Ivan je práve na ceste do školy.
Ivan is currently on the way to school.
Common noun: 'ivan' is used here referring to a type of plant named after the proper noun Ivan in Slovak.
Kúpila som ivan pre moju záhradu.
I bought a spider plant for my garden.
Name: Again, 'Ivan' is used as a proper noun referring to a specific individual's name, suggesting collaboration.