Czech–English dictionary

srna

A female deer; also used of similar animals such as antelope (less commonly a goat, as nanny is also used).

srnče

A young deer.

srnec

A small, nimble Eurasian deer with no visible tail, a white rump patch, and a reddish summer coat that turns grey in winter, the male having short three-pointed antlers (Capreolus capreolus and Capreolus pygargus).

šrot

The ground-up edible part of various grains, used as a basis of food or feed; either flour or a coarser blend than flour (usage varies).

šroub

A simple machine, a helical inclined plane.

šroubovák

A hand tool or power tool which engages with the head of a screw and allows torque to be applied to turn the screw, thus driving it in or loosening it.

šroubovat

(transitive) To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.

srov.

Compare; compare to; compare with.

srovnání

(obsolete) Comparison; competition. [16th–17th c.]

srovnat

(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

srovnat se zemí

To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground; to demolish.

srovnatelný

(often, followed by to) Allied by nature; similar; partaking of the same properties; of the same kind.

srovnávací

Of or relating to comparison.

srovnávat

(transitive) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

srovnej s

Compared with, as opposed to.

srozumitelný

Able to be comprehended.

srp

(agriculture) An implement having a semicircular blade and short handle, used for cutting long grass and cereal crops.

srpen

The eighth month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars, following July and preceding September.

sršeň

A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

srst

(uncountable) The hairy coat of various mammal species, especially when fine, soft and thick.

srub

(US) A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.

ss

(onomatopoeia) The hiss of a snake or other reptile.

sss

(onomatopoeia) The hiss of a snake or other reptile.

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štáb

The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff.

stabil

(by extension) A telephone connected by such a fixed wire that allows multiple phones to operate simultaneously on the same phone number, specifically not wireless/mobile.

stabilita

The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

stabilizace

(uncountable) The process of stabilizing.

stabilizátor

Any substance added to something in order to stabilize it, as for example a fuel additive that prolongs the shelf life of petrol.

stabilizovat

(transitive) To make stable.

stabilní

(of volumes of materials) Measured as a single solid, as the volumes of individual pieces added together without any gaps.

štace

Originally (music) , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.

stáčet se

(intransitive, aviation) To turn about the vertical axis while maintaining course.

stačilo

Stop! Don't do that any more!

stačit

(ambitransitive) To suffice.

stadión

A venue where sporting events are held.

stádium

A phase.

stádní

(zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs.

stádo

A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.

štafeta

(athletics) A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. The most common events are 4×100 meter and 4×400 meter competitions. [from 19th c.]

stagflace

(economics) Prolonged high inflation accompanied by stagnant growth, often with recession and high unemployment. [from 1965]

stáhnout

(transitive) To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

stáhnout kůži

To strip the skin off; to skin.

stáhnout se

To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment. [from 16th c.]

stáhnout z kůže

To strip the skin off; to skin.

stahování

A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.

stahovat

(transitive, computing) To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network.

stáj

A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) ungulates, especially horses.

stále

(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.

stálezelený

Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

Stalin

A surname from Russian; usually referring to the Georgian revolutionary and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU Joseph Stalin.

Stalingrad

(historical) Former name of Volgograd: a city, the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia, and site of a famous World War II battle; used from 1925–1961.

stalinismus

The Communist philosophies espoused by Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

stálý

Not moving; calm.

stálý host

An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.

štamgast

An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.

stán

Used in the names of regions in the Middle East and Central Asia which were historically influenced by Persian and Turkic cultures.

standard

(sociolinguistics) standard idiom, a prestigious or standardized language variety; standard language

standardizace

The process of establishing a standard.

standardizovaný

designed or constructed in a standard manner

standardizovat

To make to conform to a standard.

standardní

Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

standarta

The flag or ensign carried by a military unit.

stánek

A small stall for the display and sale of goods.

stání

The persons officially assembled under authority of law, at the appropriate time and place, for the administration of justice; an official assembly, legally met together for the transaction of judicial business; a judge or judges sitting for the hearing or trial of cases.

stanice

A place where one performs a task or where one is on call to perform a task.

staniol

(informal) Aluminium foil.

stanova

A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

stanovat

(intransitive, obsolete) To fight; contend in battle or in any kind of contest; to strive with others in doing anything; compete.

stanovisko

(European Union, _, law) A judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible.

stanovit pořadí důležitosti

(transitive, intransitive) To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.

stanovit priority

(transitive, intransitive) To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.

stará

A horse too old to be put to work.

stará panna

(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

starat

(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

starat se

(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

Staré

A village and municipality in okres Michalovce, Košice kraj, eastern Slovakia, first mentioned in 1273.

stařecká

Of, or relating to old age.

stařecké

Of, or relating to old age.

stařecký

Of, or relating to old age.

stařečtí

Of, or relating to old age.

stařena

(colloquial) Any elderly woman, regardless of if she has grandchildren.

stařešina

A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.

stáří

(uncountable) The state of being old; the latter part of life.

stárnout

(ambitransitive) To make or become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion, become less appealing or attractive, etc.

stárnutí

The process of becoming older or more mature.

starobylý

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

starodávný

Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. [from 18th c.]

staromódní

Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.

staroruský

related to the Rus (people)

starost

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

starosta

(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

starostka

(Ireland, rare, obsolete) A member of a city council.

starověký

Having lasted from a remote period; having been of long duration; of great age, very old.

starší

older, greater than another in age or seniority.

start

The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.

startér

An electric motor that starts an internal combustion engine.

startup

A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.

starý

Not current.

starý mládenec

(obsolete) An unmarried woman.

šťastná náhoda

A lucky or improbable occurrence that could probably never be repeated.

šťastně

In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.

šťastnou cestu

(literary) Used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of a person's actions be positive for them; typically said to someone who is about to start a journey or a daring endeavour.

šťastný

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

stát

(transitive) To be proper for; to beseem. [from 13th c.]

stát se členem

(transitive) To become a member of.

statečnost

(usually, uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.

statečný

Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.

statek

(countable) A place where agricultural and similar activities take place, especially the growing of crops or the raising of livestock.

statický

(programming) Computed, created, or allocated before the program starts running, as opposed to at runtime.

statistický

Of or pertaining to statistics.

stativ

A three-legged stand or mount.

statkář

A person who owns land.

statkářka

A person who owns land.

státní

Pertaining to a nation or country, especially as a whole; affecting, shared by, or existing throughout all of a nation. [from 16th c.]

státník

A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.

statný

(figuratively) Significant, hefty; beneficial.

status

A situation or state of affairs.

stav

A particular state of being.

šťáva

(uncountable) A liquid from a plant, especially fruit.

šťáva z masa

(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.

stavba

(uncountable) The act or process by which something is built; construction.

stavebnictví

The trade of building structures.

šťavel

(gardening) Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Oxalis

stavět

(transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.

stavět se čelem

(transitive) To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.

stavitel

One who builds or constructs things.

stavitelka

One who builds or constructs things.

stávka

A work stoppage (or otherwise concerted stoppage of an activity) as a form of protest.

stávkokaz

A strikebreaker.

stávkovat

(transitive) To give, as a blow; to impel, as with a blow; to give a force to; to dash; to cast.

šťavnatý

Having (a particularly large amount of) sap.

stáž

A job taken by a student in order to learn a profession or trade.

stažení

A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.

stážista

A student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field.

stážistka

Someone who is still in the process of being formally trained in a workplace.

sté výročí

The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

steak

Beefsteak: a slice of beef, broiled or cut for broiling.

štěbetat

(intransitive) To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.

štědrost

(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.

štědrý

(, of a person) Inclined to be generous.

steh

(botany) The seam at the union of two margins in a plant.

stehenní

Of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh.

stehenní kost

(skeleton) The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.

stehno

The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. [from 8th c.]

stěhování

The event of changing one's residence.

stehovat

(transitive) To sew with long or loose stitches, as for temporary use, or in preparation for gathering the fabric.

stěhovavý

(of birds, etc) Migrating.

stejně

(manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly

stejného původu

(linguistics) Descended from the same source lexemes (same etymons) of an ancestor language.