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Mom was always doing something for somebody. She came from a Czech background, one that made her a devout Catholic and gave her a strong belief in the family.
Eugene Cernan

Meaning of "Czech" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CZECH

From Polish, from Czech Čech.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CZECH

Czech  [tʃɛk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CZECH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Czech can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CZECH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Czech

Czech may refer to: ▪ Anything from or related to the Czech Republic, a country in Europe ▪ Czech language ▪ Czechs, the people of the area ▪ One of three mythical brothers, Lech, Czech and Rus The word is also contained in the names of some places: ▪ Czech, Łódź Voivodeship ▪ Czechville, Wisconsin...

Definition of Czech in the English dictionary

The first definition of Czech in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characteristic of the Czech Republic, its people, or its language. Other definition of Czech is of, relating to, or characteristic of Bohemia and Moravia, their people, or their language. Czech is also of, relating to, or characteristic of the former Czechoslovakia or its people.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CZECH


aircheck
ˈɛəˌtʃɛk
backcheck
ˈbækˌtʃɛk
bodycheck
ˈbɒdɪˌtʃɛk
check
tʃɛk
cheque
tʃɛk
countercheck
ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɛk
crosscheck
ˌkrɒsˈtʃɛk
Drnovsek
dɜːˈnɒvʃɛk
eurocheque
ˈjʊərəʊˌtʃɛk
forecheck
ˈfɔːˌtʃɛk
namecheck
ˈneɪmˌtʃɛk
precheck
priːˈtʃɛk
recheck
riːˈtʃɛk
sech
ʃɛk
uncheck
ʌnˈtʃɛk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CZECH

Cyzicus
cz
czapka
czar
czardas
czardom
czarevich
czarevitch
czarevna
czarina
czarism
czarist
czaritsa
czaritza
Czech Republic
Czechoslovak
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakian
Czernowitz
Czerny

WORDS THAT END LIKE CZECH

beech
biotech
breech
Caltech
copper beech
free speech
hate speech
hi tech
hi-tech
high tech
high-tech
lech
leech
Marrakech
MTech
pech
Queen´s speech
screech
speech
tech

Synonyms and antonyms of Czech in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Czech» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CZECH

Find out the translation of Czech to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Czech from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Czech» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

捷克的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

checo
570 millions of speakers

English

Czech
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चेक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تشِيكيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чешский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

checo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চেক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tchèque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Czech
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

tschechisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チェコの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

체코의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ceko
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc Séc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ceco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czeski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чеський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ceh
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τσεχικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Czech
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tjeckisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tsjekkisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Czech

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CZECH»

The term «Czech» is very widely used and occupies the 2.649 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «Czech» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of Czech
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Czech».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CZECH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Czech» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Czech» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Czech

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10 QUOTES WITH «CZECH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Czech.
1
Andrew Buchan
I have to confess I'm addicted to Sky Sports News. Just the music can pull me in. And then whether it's badminton in the Czech Republic, snail pushing or mole hopping, I'm hooked.
2
Eugene Cernan
Mom was always doing something for somebody. She came from a Czech background, one that made her a devout Catholic and gave her a strong belief in the family.
3
Milos Forman
Well, listen, you know, the Czech saying is, you know, when you are drowning you are grabbing even a little twig. That's what all Czechs were doing, grabbing for... with the hope for this little twig.
4
Martina Hingis
We had a poster of the Davis Cup in 1986. It was in Prague, the Czech Republic against Sweden, and we went to watch, so I got the poster. You couldn't get all the posters. You were lucky if you got one.
5
Martina Hingis
I still speak Czech with my parents because I was born there.
6
Jeffrey Jones
Certainly Amadeus because it was a very powerful time for me, we filmed it in the Czech Republic at a time of lots of social and political change going on in that part of the world.
7
Vaclav Klaus
I do not consider the Lisbon Treaty to be a good thing for Europe, for the freedom of Europe, or for the Czech Republic.
8
Joe Lhota
I have Czech, I have Russian, I have English, I have Italian. Uh, what am I missing? A little bit of Irish. The Russian is Jewish. So I'm your classic American mutt.
9
Thomas Mallon
The Czech Republic, severed from its old Slovak half, sits in apparent landlocked contentment, inside the European Union but outside the troubled Euro Zone, set into the new Continental mosaic like one of the small sturdy paving stones, just a few inches square, that form the sidewalks under the visitor's ambling feet.
10
Edie McClurg
Regarding 'Ferris Bueller,' I was in the Czech Republic once, in Prague, making a movie at the same time as Jeffrey Jones, who played the principal, who was making a different movie. The Super Bowl was going to be playing at this bar at midnight, so we decided we would go watch the Super Bowl at this bar at midnight in Prague together.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CZECH»

Discover the use of Czech in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Czech and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Beginner's Czech
Introduces the Czech language and history, and provides lessons in Czech grammar, usage, and vocabulary, with tables and charts of noun and verb forms.
Iva Cerna, Jolana Machalek, 2007
2
Czech: An Essential Grammar
Czech: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the core structures and features of modern Czech.
James D. Naughton, 2005
3
Czech
This phrasebook includes all the language travellers need to explore the Czech Republic. It contains sections for disabled visitors, business travellers and families, along with information on local customs and festivals.
Eugenia Mocnay, 2001
4
Rick Steves' Prague and the Czech Republic
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Prague and the Czech Republic. With this book, you'll create your own unforgettable tour of the "Golden City of a Hundred Spires.
Rick Steves, Honza Vihan, 2013
5
Prague in Black: Nazi Rule and Czech Nationalism
The region, Bryant shows, became entirely Czech, but not before Nazi rulers and their postwar successors had changed forever what it meant to be Czech, or German.
Chad Carl Bryant, 2007
6
Czech and Slovak Cinema: Theme and Tradition
This book is the first study in English to examine some of the key themes and traditions of Czech and Slovak cinema, linking inter-war and post-war cinemas together with developments in the post-Communist period.
Peter Hames, 2009
7
The Coasts of Bohemia: A Czech History
"This is a beautifully written cultural history of the Czech people. There is no comparable work available in English, and certainly not one of such sensitivity and breadth."--Andrew Lass, Mount Holyoke College
Derek Sayer, 2000
8
Czech:
This is a complete course in spoken and written Czech. If you have never learned Czech before or if you want to improve your skills, then Teach Yourself Czech is for you.
David Short, 1994
9
Czech: A Rough Guide Dictionary Phrasebook
This compact volume is laid out dictionary-style so that you can find the words and phrases you need in a matter of seconds, and includes tips on pronunciation to help you learn how to speak in a contemporary style.
Vaclav Rencha, 2000
10
The Czech Reader: History, Culture, Politics
Frances Starn is a writer living in Berkeley, California. --Book Jacket. "There is nothing comparable to "The Czech Reader.
Jan Bažant, Nina Bažantová, Frances Starn, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CZECH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Czech is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Czech Village farmers market returns
Adam Wesley/The Gazette People browse the Village Farmers Market in late June in Sokol Park. The Czech Village Association is using the ... «The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines, Jul 15»
2
Lamb of God Singer Reveals What He Remembers of Deadly 2010 …
In 2012, Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe was arrested in the Czech Republic and charged with manslaughter for allegedly pushing ... «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
3
Krejcir: Czech govt tried to kill me
Johannesburg - In an exciting turn of events Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir took the stand on Wednesday in support of his bail application at ... «News24, Jul 15»
4
Czech Koruna Approaches Euro Cap: Intervention Policy Explained
After three months of gains against the euro, the koruna is closing in on the threshold that Czech central bank Governor Miroslav Singer ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
5
Greek crisis endangers mainly Czech exporters
Prague, July 7 (ČTK) — The current Greek crisis has an impact mainly on Czech exporters and they should be looking for new territories for ... «Prague Post, Jul 15»
6
Czech Parliament Expands Intelligence Service Powers
The Czech parliament has adopted amendments to a law on intelligence services that significantly expands their powers, head of the ... «Sputnik International, Jul 15»
7
Dylan Moran to play two Czech dates
This November, Irish comedian Dylan Moran will make two stops in the Czech Republic in November while on the tour for his new stand-up ... «Prague Post, Jul 15»
8
Vltava Fund: Literal Mania To grab Up Farmland In The Czech
In recent years, there has been a literal mania to grab up farmland in the Czech Republic. The main arguments are as follow: the price of land is ... «ValueWalk, Jul 15»
9
Czech c.bank should exit FX commitment once policy tightening …
PRAGUE, July 8 The Czech National Bank (CNB) should exit from its weak crown policy only when monetary policy tightening is needed and ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
10
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on July 8
PRAGUE, July 8 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Wednesday. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Czech [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/czech>. Apr 2024 ».
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