Czech–English dictionary

spoj

(nautical) A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together.

spojenec

A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.

spojenecký

Joined as allies.

spojení

(countable) A series of links united; a series or order of things depending on each other, as if linked together; a chain, a succession.

spojenkyně

A person, group, state, etc., which is associated or united by treaty with another for a common (especially military or political) purpose; a confederate.

spojit

(transitive) To couple.

spojitý

(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

spojka

(grammar) A word used to join other words, phrases, or clauses together into sentences. (The specific conjunction used shows how the two joined parts are related semantically.)

spojnice

(computing) A line connecting two shapes in presentation software.

spojovat

To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.

spojovník

The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

spokojený

Satisfied, pleased, contented.

spolčit se

(intransitive) To secretly cooperate with other people in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing; to collude, to conspire. [from mid 17th c.]

společenská celebrita

A person (often a woman) of social prominence, considered to be an influential figure.

společenskost

The character of being social; sociability

společenský

(of a person) Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.

společenství

(countable) A residential or religious collective; a commune.

společně

At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.

společnice

A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies

společník

A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies

společnost

(legal) An entity having legal personality, and thus able to own property and to sue and be sued in its own name; a corporation.

společný

Mutual; shared by more than one.

spoléhající

Relying upon; depending upon.

spolehlivě

In a reliable manner.

spolehlivost

The quality of being reliable, dependable, or trustworthy.

spolehlivý

Able, or easily able to be depended on.

spolek

A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union.

spolknout

(transitive) To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat. [from 11th c.]

spolkový

Pertaining to the national government level in a federal nation, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.

spolu

At the same time, in the same place; in close association or proximity.

spolu-

Together: the root word is done co-incidently.

spolubydlící

A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.

spolubytí

The state of two or more things existing together, usually in a temporal or spatial sense, with or without mutual interaction.

spolujízda

An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.

spolumajitel

(North America) A partner or owner of a business.

spolunáležitost

(uncountable) The condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common.

spolupachatel

(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.

spolupachatelka

(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.

spolupráce

(uncountable) The act of collaborating.

spolupracovat

To work together with others to achieve a common goal.

spolupracovník

A person who works with others towards a common goal.

spoluvězeň

A person with whom one shares a prison cell.

spoluvězeňkyně

A person with whom one shares a prison cell.

spoluviníce

(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.

spoluviník

(legal) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.

spolužačka

A student who is in the same class at school.

spolužák

A student who is in the same class at school.

spolužákyně

A student who is in the same class at school.

spona

A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

sponka

A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

spontánní

Not posed or rehearsed.

sponzorovat

(transitive) To be a sponsor for.

spor

(countable) A statement that contradicts itself, i.e., a statement that claims that the same thing is true and that it is false at the same time and in the same senses of the terms.

spora

A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

sporadický

Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

sporák

(chiefly, UK, Ireland, except in compounds) An appliance or utensil for cooking food.

spořit

(transitive) To store for future use.

spořivost

The quality of being frugal; prudent economy.

spořivý

Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.

sporný

Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

sporran

A small pouch, usually made of either fur or plain or fur-trimmed leather, which is worn, suspended from a belt or chain, on the front of a kilt and used to hold various items normally carried in trouser pockets.

sport

(countable, uncountable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

sportovec

(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

sportovkyně

(US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.

sportovní

(not comparable) Pertaining to sports

sporý

Small or inadequate; not generous; diminutive.

sporýš

Verbena, a genus of herbaceous plants of which several species are extensively cultivated for the great beauty of their flowers; vervain.

spotřeba

The amount consumed.

spotřebitel

(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

spotřebitelka

(economics) Someone who trades money for goods or services as an individual.

spotřebovat

(transitive) To use up.

spotřebovávat

(intransitive) To leave tea temporarily in water to allow the flavour to increase; to infuse, to steep; also, of a teapot: to cause tea to infuse.

spoušť

Widespread devastation and destruction.

spousta

(informal) A large amount.

spouštěč

An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

spoutání

(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

spřáhlo

Anything that serves to couple things together; but especially a device that couples railway carriages.

spratek

(pejorative) A child who is regarded as mischievous, unruly, spoiled, or selfish.

správa

(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

správce

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager.

správce parku

A keeper, guardian, or soldier who ranges over a region (generally of wilderness) to protect the area or enforce the law.

správcovství

The rank or office of a steward.

spravedlivě

In a fair manner of distribution, giving the same amount or number to each; equally.

spravedlivost

The civil power dealing with law.

spravedlivý

Just, equitable.

spravedlivý trest

Retribution or outcome that is justly deserved.

spravedlnost

Fairness, impartiality, or justice as determined in light of "natural law" or "natural right".

spravit

(intransitive) To become firm, so as to resist volatilization; to cease to flow or be fluid; to congeal; to become hard and malleable, as a metallic substance.

správkyně

One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager.

správně

In a correct manner.

správní

Of or relating to administering or administration.

správnost

Freedom from error.

správný

Free from error; true; accurate.

spravovat

(transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.

sprcha

A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for irrigation.

sprchování

An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

sprchovat

To bathe using a shower.

Spréva

A river in Germany that flows through Lusatia and into Berlin, where it flows into the Havel.

sprint

A short run, flight.

sprinter

One who sprints.

sprintovat

(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.

spřízněná duše

Someone, especially a romantic partner, with whom one is exceptionally or uniquely compatible or has a special, almost spiritual connection.

spropitné

An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

sprosťák

A low-bred, presuming person; a mean, vulgar fellow, especially one that cannot be trusted with a lady.

sprostý

Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.

sprovodit ze světa

(figuratively, colloquial, British) To devour, ravish.

šprt

(slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.

šprtka

(slang, sometimes, _, derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted.

šprušle

A crosspiece forming a step of a ladder; a round.

šprým

(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.

šprýmař

(archaic) A funny person; a buffoon, a wag.

šprýmařka

A person who makes jokes.

šprýmovat

(archaic, intransitive) To jest, to joke.

šprýmovný

Humorous, amusing or joking.

špulit

(intransitive) To push out one's lips.

špulka

A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

špunt

(obsolete, slang) A sharper or pickpocket.

špunty

A pair of small loudspeakers worn inside each outer ear or covering all or part of the ear, without a connecting band worn over head.

spurt

A burst of speed or activity.

spustit

(transitive) To allow to descend.

spustitelný soubor

(computing) .

sputnik

(historical) Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

sputum

(physiology) Matter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth, composed of saliva and discharges from the respiratory passages such as mucus, phlegm or pus.

spyware

(Internet) Programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user. [from 1990s]

šrafování

A pattern of crossing lines.

šrafovat

To mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern.

šrám

A raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by a stroke of a rod or whip; a welt.

šrapnel

(weaponry) A hollow, usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a siege mortar or a smoothbore cannon. It contains an explosive substance designed to be ignited by a fuse or by percussion at the target site so that it will burst and scatter at high velocity its contents and fragments. Formerly called a bomb.

sráz

A slope.

sražená krev

Blood, especially that from a wound when thickened due to exposure to the air.

sražení

An obtuse-angled relief or cut at an edge added for a finished appearance and to break sharp edges.

sraženina

(chemistry) A solid that exits the liquid phase of a solution.

srážet

(intransitive) To impact directly, especially if violent.

srážet se

(ambitransitive) To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)

srazit

To lower in price or value; (law) specifically, of a bequest in a will: to lower in value because the testator's estate is insufficient to satisfy all the bequests in full. [from early 18th c.]

srazit k zemi

(transitive) To knock down or lay low.

srazit se

(ambitransitive) To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)

srážka

An instance of colliding.

srážky

(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

Srb

A person of Serb descent (not necessarily from Serbia). (Compare Serbian.)

Srbka

A person of Serb descent (not necessarily from Serbia). (Compare Serbian.)

Srbsko

A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Official name: Republic of Serbia. Capital and largest city: Belgrade. Part of Yugoslavia until 1992, then part of Serbia and Montenegro until 2006.

srbský

(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Serbs.

srbština

(uncountable) The standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian, a South Slavic language, spoken by Serbs.

srdce

An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.

srdce zvonu

An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.

srdečně

In a kind manner, out of kindness.

srdečnice

(anatomy) The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.

srdečný

Hearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.

srkat

(transitive) To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.