Czech–English dictionary

jihozápad

The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

jihozemský

Of, relating to, or coming from the south.

jikra

Eggs of fish.

jikry

Eggs of fish.

jíl

A mineral substance made up of small crystals of silica and alumina, that is ductile when moist; the material of pre-fired ceramics.

jílec

The handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.

Jiljí

A en given name.

jilm

(countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

jílovitá břidlice

(geology) A fine-grained sedimentary rock of a thin, laminated, and often friable, structure.

jímž

By which.

Jindřich

A en given name, popular in England since the Middle Ages.

jinovatka

A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

jiný

Not the same; different.

jinými slovy

(conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

JIP

(medical) Initialism of intensive care unit.

Jiří

A en given name; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e).

Jiřina

A en given name.

Jirka

A en given name; also used in the conjoined name George Ann(e).

jíška

A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.

jiskřit

(intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.

jíst

(copulative, intransitive) To have a particular quality of diet; to be well-fed or underfed (typically as "eat healthy" or "eat good").

jistě

Without doubt, surely.

jistit

(transitive, climbing) To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.

jistota

The state of being certain.

jistý

(of an, adjective form) Positive; not graded (not comparative or superlative).

jít

(ambitransitive) To suffice.

jít do důchodu

(intransitive) To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

jít kolem

(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.

jít mimochodem

(intransitive) Of a quadruped: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other.

jít na nervy

(ergative) To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.

jít na výlet

(intransitive) To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.

jít těžkým krokem

(intransitive) To walk heavily or clumsily, plod, trudge.

jitřenka

(literary) The planet Venus as the daystar (the morning star).

jitrnice

Spreadable sausage made with liver.

jitrocel

Any plant of the genus Plantago, with a rosette of sessile leaves about 10 cm (4") long with a narrow part instead of a petiole, and with a spike inflorescence with the flower spacing varying widely among the species. See also psyllium.

jive

(uncountable) A dance style popular in the 1940–50s.

již

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

jižan

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

jižanka

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

jižanský přízvuk

A way of speaking slowly while lengthening vowel sounds and running words together, characteristic of some Southern US accents, as well as Broad Australian, Broad New Zealand, and Scots.

jízda

An instance of riding.

jízda cvalem

A ride on a horse at such speed.

jízdenka

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, sporting event, etc.

jízdné

The passenger fare charged for riding on a bus.

jízdní pruh

A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles.

jízdní řád

A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.

jízlivost

Harshness, bitterness, or severity

jízlivý

(figurative) Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

jízlivý úsměv

A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.

jižní

Of, relating to, or coming from the south.

jizva

A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

jmelí

(countable, uncountable) Any of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales with white berries that grow in the crowns of apple trees, oaks, and other trees, such as the European mistletoe (Viscum album) and American mistletoe or eastern mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum).

jméno

A personal name chosen for a child, usually by their parents.

jméno za svobodna

The original last name of a person, usually a woman, who has changed their last name upon marriage.

jmenování

The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

jmenovat

(transitive) To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

jmenovatel

(arithmetic) The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

jmenovec

A person with the same name as another.

jmenovitě

Specifically; that is to say.

jmenovitý

(finance) Of, relating to, or being the amount or face value of a sum of money or a stock certificate, for example, and not the purchasing power or market value.

jmenovka

A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.

jmenovkyně

A person with the same name as another.

jo

(informal) Yes.

jockovat

(transitive, slang) To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on.

jód

An antiseptic incorporating the element.

jodid

(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.

jódlovačka

A song incorporating yodelling.

jódlování

A song incorporating yodelling.

jódlovat

(transitive, and, intransitive) To sing (a song) in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto.

jóga

Any of several Hindu or Buddhist disciplines aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquillity; especially a system of exercises practiced to promote control of the body and mind.

jogging

An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise.

jogín

(yoga) A devotee or adherent of yoga. [from 17th c.]

jogurt

A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

Johan

A en given name; very popular since the Middle Ages.

Johannesburg

The largest city in South Africa, in Gauteng province.

joint

(countable) A marijuana cigarette.

jola

A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post.

Jordánsko

A small town, the county seat of Garfield County, Montana.

jota

The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ι, ι).

joystick

A mechanical control device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.

Jozue

The sixth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, and a book of the Tanakh.

jsoucí v zárodku

Recently started but not fully formed yet; just begun; only elementary or immature.

jüan

(currencies) The basic unit of money in China.

jubileum

A major anniversary of an event, particularly the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of a coronation or marriage. [from late 14th c.]

juchat

To behave exuberantly; to make whoopee.

judaismus

An Abrahamic religion tracing its origin to the Hebrew people of the ancient Middle East, as documented in their religious writings, the Tanakh.

Judea

Roman rendition of Judah. Used after the fall of the Davidic dynasty and through the period as part of the Roman Empire.

judikát

(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

judikatura

(legal) A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

Judita

A en given name.

judo

A Japanese martial art and sport adapted from jujutsu.

Judův

(biblical character) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities.

Jugoslávec

(historical) A native of Yugoslavia.

Jugoslávie

(historical) A former country in Southeast Europe in the Balkans, now split into 6 countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia.

jugoslávský

(historical) Of or relating to Yugoslavia.

jugulární

(anatomy, relational) Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.

jukebox

A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music, with push-buttons to make selections. [from 1939]

juliánský

Of or relating to Julius Caesar.

Julie

A en given name.

Julius

A en given name.

jungovský

(psychology) Of or pertaining to the psychology of Carl Jung.

junktura

(linguistics) The manner of moving (transition) or mode of relationship between two consecutive sounds; a suprasegmental phonemic cue, by which a listener can distinguish between two otherwise identical sequences of sounds that have different meanings.

jupí

To behave exuberantly; to make whoopee.

jupiterský

(Roman mythology) Pertaining to the Roman god Jove or Jupiter (the counterpart of the Greek god Zeus); Jove-like; befitting Jupiter.

jura

(geology, paleontology) The period from 201.3±0.2 to 145 million years ago, after the Triassic and before the Cretaceous; the geologic systems of this period.

jurisdikce

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

jurista

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

juristka

A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law as an attorney-at-law, solicitor, advocate, barrister or equivalent, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

jurta

A large, round, semi-permanent tent with vertical walls and a conical roof, usually associated with Central Asia and Mongolia (where it is known as a ger).

jus

Either of two letters, little yus (Ѧ) and big yus (Ѫ), representing nasal vowel sounds in the Cyrillic alphabet. The only major Slavic language retaining these sounds is Polish, which is written in the Latin alphabet.

justáž

The process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned; the condition of having its parts so adjusted.

Justin

A en given name.

Jutsko

A cultural region and peninsula in northwestern Europe, consisting of the mainland part of Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein, which is part of Germany.

k

Towards; in the direction of.

k dispozici

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

k popukání

Very funny; causing great merriment and laughter.

k věci

Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

k východu

Towards the east; eastwards.

kabaret

Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.

kabát

(countable, clothing) An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.

kabel

A strong, large-diameter wire or rope, or something resembling such a rope.

kabelka

(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]

kabelovka

(TV) Ellipsis of cable television, broadcast over the above network, not by antenna.

kabina

A similar compartment in other vehicles.

kabinet

(politics, often, capitalized) In parliamentary and some other systems of government, the group of ministers responsible for creating government policy and for overseeing the departments comprising the executive branch.

kabonit se

(intransitive) To frown; to look sullen.

kabuki

(often, capitalized) A form of Japanese theatre in which elaborately costumed male performers use stylized movements, dances, and songs in order to enact tragedies and comedies.

Kábul

The capital and largest city of Afghanistan.

káčátko

A young duck.

káče

A young duck.

kačena

Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

kačer

A male duck.

Kačerov

A fictional city, located in the fictional US state of Calisota, that serves as the home of Donald Duck, his surrounding cast, and several other anthropomorphic animals.

kácet

(transitive) To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.

kácet se

(intransitive) To totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so.

káchat

To make a noise like a duck.

kachle

A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile, etc.

kachna

A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.

kachna divoká

(countable) Anas platyrhynchos, a common and widespread dabbling duck, natively found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, whose male has a distinctive dark green head.

kachní

(uncountable) The flesh of a duck used as food.

kacíř

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

kacířka

Someone whose beliefs are contrary to the fundamental tenets of a religion they claim to belong to.

kacířský

Of or pertaining to heresy or heretics.

kacířství

(religion) A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.

kačka

Specifically, an adult female duck; contrasted with drake and with duckling.

káď

A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.

kadence

(music) A progression of at least two chords which conclude a piece of music, section or musical phrases within it. Sometimes referred to analogously as musical punctuation.

kadeř

A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.

kadeřávek

An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

kadeřnice

A person whose profession is cutting the hair and beards of usually male customers.