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nabývaní
The act or process of acquiring.
načasovat
To regulate as to time; to accompany, or agree with, in time of movement.
načechrat
(transitive) To make something fluffy.
náčelník
The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. [from 13th c.]
načervenalý
Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.
nacházet
(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
nachlazení
(countable, pathology) A common, usually harmless, usually viral illness, usually with congestion of the nasal passages and sometimes fever.
nachový
Having the color of fuchsia, fuchsine, light purple.
náchylnost
Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.
náchylný
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.
náčiní
(fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
nacionalista
An advocate of nationalism.
nacionalistický
Of or relating to nationalism.
nacismus
The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.
nacista
(historical) A member of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP). [1930]
nacistický
(historical) Of or pertaining to the Nazi Party specifically, or to Nazism, neo-Nazism, or neo-Nazis more generally.
nacistka
(historical) A member of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP). [1930]
načít
(transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
nacpaný
(colloquial) Filled to capacity with people.
náčrt
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
načrtnout
(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.
náct
Used to form cardinal numbers from thirteen to nineteen.
náctiletý
A person between thirteen and nineteen years old.
nad
On top of; in such a way as to cover.
nad-
over, above
Naďa
A en given name used since the twentieth century.
nadabovat
To replace the original soundtrack of a film with a synchronized translation
nadace
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
nadále
(formal, temporal) From now on; from this time on.
nadání
Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
nadávat
To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.
nadávka
A vulgar epithet.
nadbytečný
Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
nadbytek
An excess, too much.
nadčlověk
(chiefly, philosophy) An imagined superior type of human being representing a new stage of human development; an übermensch, an overman. [from 1903.]
nádech
(countable) A single act of breathing in or out; a breathing of air.
nadechnout
(intransitive) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
nadějný
Of good omen; indicating future success.
nadělat
(transitive) To cause harm; to afflict; to inflict; to harm or injure; to let out harm.
nadělat si zásoby
(transitive) To amass, usually for one's own private collection.
nadělení
(informal) A difficult situation; peril.
Naděžda
A transliteration of the Bulgarian or Russian female given name Наде́жда (Nadéžda).
nadháněč
A person employed to solicit customers by calling out to passersby, e.g. at a carnival.
nádhera
Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.
nádherný
(informal) Exceptionally beautiful or attractive.
nadhodnotit
To assign an excessive value to something.
nadhoz
(weightlifting) A lift in which the weight is taken with a quick motion from shoulder height to a position above the head with arms fully extended and held there for a brief time.
nádivka
Any of many food items used to stuff another.
nadjezd
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.
nadlidský
Beyond what is possible for a human being.
nadměrně
To an excessive degree.
nadměrný
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
nadmořská výška
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
nadnárodní
Between or beyond national boundaries.
nadnesený
Using hyperbole: exaggerated.
nádoba
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
nádobí
Dishes, plates, and similar tableware collectively, usually made of some ceramic material, used for serving food on and eating from.
nádobíčko
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
nádobka
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
nádor
(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
nadpis
The title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
nadpozemský
Pertaining to the presupposition of an invisible air-like element permeating all of space, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere.
nadpřirozený
Above nature; beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that with which humans are born.
nadřazenost
The state of being superior.
nádraží
A place where one performs a task or where one is on call to perform a task.
nadrobno
So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
nádrž
A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning.
nadržený
Sexually excited; randy, lustful.
nadsazený
Using hyperbole: exaggerated.
nadsázka
(uncountable, rhetoric, literature) Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
nadšeně
In an enthusiastic manner.
nadšenec
An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
nadšení
Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.
nadšený
Enthusiastic; keen; eager; showing great interest in something or desire to do something.
nadstandardní
In a version or form that has been improved or made better than some other standard form.
nadto
In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
nadutý
Conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
nadvláda
The quality of being in the ascendant; dominant control, supremacy.
nádvoří
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
nadzemní
On or above the surface of the ground.
nadzvednout
(transitive) To lift with difficulty; to raise with some effort; to lift (a heavy thing).
nadzvednutí
(countable) An effort to raise something, such as a weight or one's own body, or to move something heavy.
nadzvukový
(of a speed) Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure).
naegovaný
Believing oneself to be better and more important than others due to one's position, popularity, wealth, appearance, etc.
ňafat
(intransitive) Of a small dog, to bark.
nafilmovat
(sports) To deliberately fall down after a challenge, imitating being fouled, in the hope of getting one's opponent penalised.
ňafnutí
(countable) The high-pitched bark of a small dog, or similar.
naformátovat
(computing) To prepare a mass storage medium for initial use, erasing any existing data in the process.
nafoukanost
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
nafoukaný
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.
nafouknutý
Filled with air or fluid
nafta
(dated) Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.
náfuka
A self-important or pretentious person.
nafukovací
Able to be inflated or blown up.
nafukovací člun
(nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.
nafukovací matrace
(UK, South Africa) An inflatable air mattress.
Nagasaki
A prefecture of Japan.
nahánějící hrůzu
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
nahánět
(transitive) To persistently harass doggedly.
naházet
(transitive) To batter, bruise; to cause to bulge or swell.
nahazovat
(construction) To cover a wall with a layer of plaster.
náhle
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
náhle zahnout
(intransitive) To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.
náhlý
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
náhoda
(uncountable) Random occurrence; luck.
nahodilý
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
nahodit
(construction) To cover a wall with a layer of plaster.
náhodný
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
náhodou
In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
náhon
A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
nahoře
Above, overhead, in a high place; up.
nahoře bez
(chiefly, of a female) Not wearing a garment covering the top half of the body; naked from the waist up.
náhorní plošina
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
nahoru
Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
nahota
(uncountable) The state or quality of being without clothing on the body; specifically, the quality of being without clothing on the genitals.
náhrada
(US) A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.
nahraditelný
Capable of being replaced.#: The machine uses a replaceable filter.
náhradní
(mathematics) Designating the members in a series, which regularly intervene between the members of another series, as the odd or even numbers of the numerals; every other; every second.
náhradník
A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
nahrávač
(volleyball) The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.
nahrávačka
(volleyball) The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.
nahrávka
A reproduction of sound, video, etc., stored in a permanent medium.
náhražka
Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.
náhrdelník
(jewelry) An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
náhrobek
A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.
náhrobní
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.
náhrobní kámen
A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.
nahromadění
An accumulation or buildup, the act of gathering into a heap or mass.
nahromadit
(transitive) To collect into a mass or heap.
náhubek
A device used to prevent an animal from biting or eating, which is worn on its snout.
nahý
Bare, not covered by clothing.
Nairobi
The capital city of Kenya.
naivní
Easily deceived or duped; naive, easily cheated or fooled.
najednou
(idiomatic) Unexpectedly; without warning; all of a sudden.
nájem
(nautical) The act of hiring, or the contract for use of, a vessel, or some part of it, to convey cargo.
nájemce
(computing) Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.
nájemník
(computing) Any of a number of customers serviced through the same instance of an application.
najemno
So as to produce a fine texture; into small, thin, or delicate pieces.
nájemný vrah
A male contract killer, especially one paid by a mafia.
najet kurzorem na hyperodkaz
(computing) Chiefly followed by over: to use a mouse or other device to place a cursor over something on a screen such as a hyperlink or icon without clicking, so as to produce a result (such as the appearance of a tooltip).
nájezd
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
nájezdník
An intruder (especially on someone's privacy).
najímání
The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.
najít
To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing.
najmout
(transitive, chiefly, UK) To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment.
najmout zaměstnance
(transitive) To supply (a business, volunteer organization, etc.) with employees or staff members.
nakadeřit
(transitive) To curl; to make frizzy.
nakapat
(transitive) To pour in (medicine, for example) drop by drop.
nakázat
(transitive, chiefly, literary) To lay upon, as an order or command; to give an injunction to; to direct with authority; to order; to charge.
nakazit se
(transitive) To gain or acquire (an illness).

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