Czech–English dictionary

amfiteátr

An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

amnestie

An act of the sovereign power granting oblivion, or a general pardon, for a past offense, as to subjects concerned in an insurrection.

amnestovat

(transitive) To grant a pardon (to a group).

amnézie

(pathology) Loss of memory; forgetfulness.

amnion

(anatomy) The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.

amok

In a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk.

amoniak

(inorganic compound) A gaseous, toxic compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

amonium

(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia

amorfní

Lacking a definite form or clear shape.

Ámos

(book of the bible) A book of the Old Testament and the Hebrew Tanakh.

ampulka

A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

amputace

surgical removal of all or part of a limb, etc.

amputovat

To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

Amsterdam

A city and municipality of North Holland, Netherlands; the capital city of the Netherlands.

Amsterodam

A city and municipality of North Holland, Netherlands; the capital city of the Netherlands.

amulet

A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.

amygdala

(neuroanatomy) Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure, in both animals and humans.

an

(added to a proper noun) Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.

anabolický

Of or relating to anabolism.

anabolikum

An anabolic steroid.

anafylaktický

Pertaining to anaphylaxis.

anagram

(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

anakonda

(countable) Any large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes, found mainly in northern South America. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

analgetický

(pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to analgesia; anodyne.

analgetikum

(pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

analogický

Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)

analogie

A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

analogový

(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).

analytika

Discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful patterns in data.

analýza

The act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin.

analyzovat

(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

ananas

(uncountable) The flesh of a pineapple fruit used as a food item.

ananasovník

(slang) An Australian fifty dollar note.

anarchie

(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

anarchista

One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

anarchistka

One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

Anastázie

A en given name.

anathéma

(ecclesiastical, historical) A ban or curse pronounced with religious solemnity by ecclesiastical authority, often accompanied by excommunication; something denounced as accursed. [from early 17th c.]

Anatolie

A peninsula in West Asia, comprising most of the modern Republic of Turkey. Bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Armenian Highland to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Aegean Sea to the west.

anatomický

Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.

anatomie

The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

ančovička

Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in sixteen genera, those of the genus Engraulis being widely sold as food.

Andalusan

A native or inhabitant of Andalusia, Spain.

Andalusanka

A native or inhabitant of Andalusia, Spain.

Andalusie

A historical region and autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populated and second largest of the seventeen autonomous communities that constitute Spain. Capital: Seville.

andaluský

Of, from or relating to Andalusia, Spain.

Anděla

A en given name.

andělika

A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).

andělský

Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.

andílek

(figuratively) A person, especially a child, seen as being particularly angelic or innocent.

Andrea

A en given name.

android

A robot that is designed to look and act like a human being (not necessarily a male one).

andulka

A species of small green parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatus, native to inland Australia; a common cagebird throughout the world and bred in many colour varieties.

Andy

Synonym of Andes Mountains.

anektovat

To add something to another thing, especially territory; to incorporate.

anemický

Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.

anestetický

Causing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity.

anestetikum

(American spelling, medicine) A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

anestezie

(medicine, American spelling, Canadian spelling) An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one or more agents which block pain impulses before transmitted to the brain.

anesteziolog

(American spelling, Canadian spelling) A physician who specializes in anesthesiology and administers anesthesia.

anesteziologie

(American spelling, Canadian spelling) The science of administering anesthetics.

Aneta

A en given name.

aneurysma

(pathology) An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.

anexe

Addition or incorporation of something, or territories that have been annexed.

Anežka

A en given name.

angelologie

The study of angels. Angels have been grouped into nine categories or “choirs,” from lowest to highest: angel, virtue, archangel, power, principality, dominion, throne, cherub, and seraph.

Angličan

(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.

Angličanka

(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.

anglický

The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world.

anglický chrt

A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

angličtina

(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.

Anglie

(historical) The territory of the Angles and (later) Anglo-Saxons in Britain at any given time before the founding of the Kingdom of England, or the territory of the English people at any given time, in either the Kingdom of England or the United Kingdom.

anglikán

A member of an Anglican Church.

anglikánka

A member of an Anglican Church.

anglikánský

Relating to the Church of England, or one of several related churches, such as those in the Anglican Communion.

Angola

Synonym of angora (cat).

angrešt

A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.

anhedonie

(symptom, psychiatry) The inability to feel pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable, such as exercise, hobbies, music, sexual activities or social interactions.

ani

Not either (used with nor).

anihilace

(physics) The process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy.

anilin

(organic compound) The simplest aromatic amine, C6H5NH2, synthesized by the reduction of nitrobenzene; it is a colourless oily basic poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

animace

(animation, in the sense of a cartoon) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced

animátor

(art) One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.

animátorka

(art) One who creates an animation or cartoon; a cartoonist.

animování

The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

animozita

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

animózní

Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.

Ankara

The capital city of Turkey and the capital of Ankara Province.

anketa

(in extended senses of the above) A mass of people, a mob or muster, considered as a head count.

Anna

A en given name.

Annáš

(biblical) A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

ano

I believe that is the case, but am not certain.

anoda

(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

anomální

Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.

anomie

Alienation or social instability caused by erosion of standards and values.

anonym

An anonymous person.

anonymita

(uncountable) The quality or state of being anonymous (nameless or unidentified). [from 1820]

anonymizovat

(transitive) To make or render anonymous (especially to remove personally identifying data).

anorganický

(chemistry) Relating to a compound that does not contain carbon.

anosmický

(pathology) Having anosmia; lacking a sense of smell.

anosmie

Inability to smell; the inability to perceive odors.

ansámbl

(collective) A group of musicians, dancers, actors, etc who perform together; e.g. the chorus of a ballet company.

antacidum

An agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity, especially in the stomach. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

antagonismus

A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.

Antares

Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a M type red giant, and is a binary with a B type companion visible in greenish.

antarktický

Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.

Antarktida

The southernmost continent, south of the Southern Ocean, containing the South Pole.

antedatovat

To assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date.

anténa

(chiefly, _, UK) A rod, wire, or other structure for receiving or transmitting radio, television signals etc.

anthrax

(pathology) An acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle, caused by Bacillus anthracis.

anti-

Against, opposed to.

antibakteriální

(pharmaceutical effect) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.

antibiotický

(pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to antibiotics.

antibiotikum

(pharmaceutical drug) Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

antičástice

(particle) A subatomic particle corresponding to another particle with the same mass, spin and mean lifetime but with charge, parity, strangeness and other quantum numbers flipped in sign; a particle that has a reversed world line to another.

antický

(history) Relating to antiquity as a primarily European historical period; the time before the Middle Ages.

antidepresivum

(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that prevents or counteracts depression.

antihistaminikum

(pharmaceutical drug) A drug or substance that counteracts the effects of a histamine. Commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies.

antihmota

(physics) Matter that is composed of the antiparticles of those that constitute normal matter.

antihrdina

(literature, RPG) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.

antika

The state of being ancient or of ancient lineage.

antiklimax

(rhetoric) An abrupt descent (either deliberate or unintentional) from the dignity of the idea which the speaker or writer appeared to be aiming for.

antikoncepce

The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

antikoncepční

That acts to prevent conception as a result of sexual intercourse.

antikrist

One who works against the teachings of Christ.

antilopa

Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

antimikrobiální

(pharmaceutical effect) Tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes.

antioxidační

Acting or having agents that act against oxidation.

antipapež

(Christianity) A person who claims or claimed to be the pope, usually as the result of a disputed election or deposition, but is not considered by the Roman Catholic Church to be the real pope.

antipatie

(uncountable) Often followed by against, between, for, or to: a (deep) feeling of dislike or repugnance, normally towards a person and less often towards a thing, often without any conscious reasoning; aversion, distaste, hostility; (countable) an instance of this.

antisemitismus

(narrower sense) Prejudice, discrimination, hostility or political or religious opposition directed against ethnic or religious Jews or against Judaism; antijudaism; judeophobia.

antisérum

(medicine) A serum prepared from human or animal sources containing antibodies able to counter certain diseases or toxins.

antiteze

A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

antologie

A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.

Antonie

A en given name.

Antonín

A en given name, in regular use since the Middle Ages.

antoušek

One who dismantles old ships, houses, etc. and sells their components.

antropoidní

Having characteristics of an ape.

antropolog

An expert in anthropology.

antropologický

Relating to anthropology.

antropologie

The scientific study of humans, systematically describing the ethnographic, linguistic, archaeological, and evolutionary dimensions of humanity using a holistic methodological framework.

antropoložka

An expert in anthropology.

antropomorfní

Having the form of a human.

anuita

(insurance, pensions) A right to receive amounts of money regularly over a certain fixed period, in perpetuity, or, especially, over the remaining life or lives of one or more beneficiaries.

anulovat

(transitive) To nullify

Anup

(Egyptian god) In the mythology of ancient Egypt, the god of the dead and tombs, commonly depicted with the head of a jackal.

anýz

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.

aorta

(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.

Apač

A person belonging to an Apache people.

Apači

Any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e., Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.