Czech–English dictionary

ono

The third-person singular neuter personal pronoun used to refer to an inanimate object, abstract entity, or non-human living thing.

onomatopoie

(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.

onomatopoion

(uncountable) The property of a word that sounds like what it represents.

ontogeneze

The generation and development of an individual organism from fertilization to adulthood.

ontologický

Of or pertaining to the nature of being or existence.

ony

(the third-person plural nominative) A group of entities previously mentioned. [since 13th c.]

onyx

(mineral) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.

opačný

Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

opadavý

(botany) Of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season.

opak

The opposite of something. [from 14th c.]

opakovaně

Done several times or in repetition.

opakování

The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

opakovaný

Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

opakovat

(transitive) To do or say again (and again).

opakovat se

Of an event, situation, etc.: to appear or happen again, especially repeatedly.

opakující se

Happening or occurring frequently, with repetition.

opál

(mineral) A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

opálení

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.

opálený

Having a suntan.

opálit

(ergative) To burn something to charcoal; to be burnt to charcoal.

opálit se

(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

opalovací krém

A topical substance formulated to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering ultraviolet rays.

opalovací lampa

A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame.

opar

(medicine) A viral infection, caused by Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or in the mucous membranes or on the genitals.

opařit

To burn with hot liquid.

opásat

(transitive) To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

opasek

A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.

opat

The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. [First attested around the early 12th century.]

opatření

(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]

opatřit popiskem

To add captions to a text or illustration.

opatřit titulky

To add captions to a film or broadcast.

opatrně

With care; attentively, circumspectly.

opatrně našlapovat

(intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.

opatrnost

The state of being careful.

opatrný

Wary, careful, shrewd.

opatrovník

A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

opce

(finance, legal) A contract giving the holder the right to buy or sell an asset at a set strike price; can apply to financial market transactions, or to ordinary transactions for tangible assets such as a residence or automobile. [from mid-18th c.]

opékaný

Cooked by roasting.

operace

(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.

operační systém

(computing, software) Software that is designed for controlling the allocation and the use of various hardware resources to tasks and remote terminals.

opěradlo

The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

operátor

(ellipsis, mining) The company that operates a mine; often the same one that owns the mine.

opereta

(music) A lighter version of opera with a frivolous story and spoken dialogue. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

opěrka

The back piece of a chair, used to support the sitter's back.

opěrný bod

(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.

opěrný pilíř

(architecture) A brick, concrete or stone structure built against another structure to support it.

opět

Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion. [from 16thc.]

opětovat

(transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

opevnění

That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

opiát

(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

opičák

One who apes; a foolish imitator.

opičárna

(often, in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.

opice

A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.

opičí

Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.

opičit se

(transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.

opilec

One who abuses alcohol.

opilecký

(figuratively) Drunk; stupid as a result of drunkenness.

opilkyně

One who abuses alcohol.

opilost

A state of being drunk.

opilý

Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

opisovat

(transitive, informal) To plagiarize; to copy; to cheat.

opít se

(transitive) To cause to be drunk; to intoxicate.

oplácaný

Fat, overweight (pertaining particularly to children), plump; chubby.

oplácet

(transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

oplácet si

(transitive) To give and receive reciprocally; to exchange.

opláchnout

(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

opláchnutí

The action of rinsing.

oplachtění

The full set of sails required for a ship.

oplakávat

To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.

opláštění

(computing) An operating system software user interface, whose primary purpose is to launch other programs and control their interactions; the user's command interpreter. Shell is a way to separate the internal complexity of the implementation of the command from the user. The internals can change while the user experience/interface remains the same.

oplatit

(transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.

oplatka

A light, thin, flat biscuit/cookie.

oplocení

(uncountable) The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.

oplodnit

(transitive) To cause to become pregnant.

oplotit

(transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.

oplození

The act of making pregnant; fertilization.

oplývající

Full of (mostly unpleasant or harmful things).

oplývat

To be copiously supplied. [with in or with ‘something’]

oplzlost

The quality, state or instance of being lewd; promiscuous.

oplzlý

Lascivious, sexually promiscuous, rude.

opodál

At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

opojný

Intoxicating or stupefying.

opomíjený

Suffering from neglect; uncared-for.

opominout

To leave out or omit (something).

opona

A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

oponent

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

oponovat

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

opora

(by extension) Anything that serves to support something; a prop.

oportunista

Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

oportunizmus

(Marxism) The political line of Communist Party members who zealously support the Party, but whose trait is that they yield to the mood of the moment, they are unable to resist what is fashionable, leading to the sacrifice of the permanent and essential interests of the Party to the momentary and minor interests.

opotřebení

Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.

opotřebit se

To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.

opotřebovaný

Beaten up through a lot of use; in rough condition; weathered.

opouštět

(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

opovážlivost

Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

opovrhovat

To regard with contempt or scorn.

opovržení

(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

opovrženíhodný

Deserving contempt.

opovržlivý

Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

opoždění

The state of being late.

opožděný

Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.

opozdit

(intransitive) To delay, to wait.

opozičník

A person who likes or tends to express a contradicting viewpoint, especially from one held by a majority of people, usually because of nonconformity or spite. [from mid 20th c.]

Oppenheimer

A surname from German.

opracovat

To shape, form, or improve a material.

oprat

(transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

oprátka

A kind of knot used primarily to execute a person by hanging.

oprava

A substitution for an error or mistake.

opravdovost

Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)

opravdový

Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

opravdu

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

opravdu?

(informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

opravit

(transitive) To assemble in an improvised way.

opravna

(chiefly, Commonwealth, dated, in, _, US) A place where cars are serviced and repaired.

oprávnění

Something that one is entitled to.

opravovat

(transitive, and, intransitive) To check a written text for errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

opřít

To press against.

opřít se

To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.

oproštěný

Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.

oproti

Against; in opposition to.

oprsklý

Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]

opsat

(geometry) To draw the smallest circle or higher-dimensional sphere that has (a polyhedron, polygon, etc.) in its interior.

optický

(optics, relational) Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.

optika

(physics) The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.

optimalizace

The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.

optimismus

a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome

optimista

A person who expects a favourable outcome.

optimistický

Anticipating the best; optimistic; confident; full of hope. [from early 16th c.]

optometrista

A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.

opuchlý

Extended or expanded, as from internal pressure; swollen.

opuchnout

(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

opulentní

Extravagant or lavish.

opus

(music) A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works.

opuštění

The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]

opuštěný

No longer maintained by its former owners, residents, or caretakers; forsaken, deserted. [Late 15th century]

opustit

(transitive) To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]

opylit

To apply pollen to (a stigma).

oř

(archaic, poetic) A stallion, especially one used for riding.

oráč

A man who plows land with a plough.

orákulum

A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

orální

(relational) Relating to the mouth.

orangutan

An arboreal ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra.

orání

breaking of the ground into furrows

oranžový

Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.

orat

(transitive) To use a plough on soil to prepare for planting.

orba

The cultivation of arable land by plowing, sowing and raising crops.

orbita

(pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.

orchidea

A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. [mid-19th c.]

orchidej

A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. [mid-19th c.]

ordinérní

(North America) Lacking in beauty or elegance, plain in appearance, physically unattractive.