Czech–English dictionary

ordinovat

(medicine) To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

orebice

(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

ořech

(food, broadly) Any of various hard-shelled seeds or hard, dry fruits from various families of plants.

ořechový

Containing nuts.

oregano

The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

ořešák

A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans.

Öresund

The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.

ořez

The act of cropping.

ořezat

(transitive) To remove the outer parts of a photograph or other image, typically in order to frame the subject better.

ořezávat

(transitive, or, intransitive) To cut or shape wood with a knife.

Orfeus

(Greek mythology) A Thracian musician and poet, who failed to retrieve his wife Eurydice from Hades.

orgán

An organisation, company or other authoritative group. [from 17th c.]

organický

(agriculture) Of food or food products, grown in an environment free from artificial agrichemicals, and possibly certified by a regulatory body. [from 1942]

organismus

Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system. [from 18th c.]

organizace

An organisation, company or other authoritative group. [from 17th c.]

organizační

Of, relating to, or produced by an organization.

organizátor

A person who arranges the details of a public event.

organizátorka

A person who arranges the details of a public event.

organizér

(computing) A hand-held micro-computer that will perform specific tasks; can be used as an electronic diary, alarm clock, recorder of memos and notes, a portable database etc.

organizovaný

(of a person) Characterized by efficient organization.

organizovat

(transitive, chiefly used in the past participle) To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life

organizovat se

(transitive, chiefly used in the past participle) To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life

orgasmus

A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

orgie

A gathering of people to engage in group sex.

orientační běh

(sport) The act of racing across unfamiliar place using a map and compass.

orientalista

A scholar who studies the Orient; a person interested in the Orient.

origami

(uncountable, art) The Japanese art of paper folding.

originál

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

originalita

The quality of being genuine; authenticity.

originální

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

oříšek

(informal) A difficult problem or puzzle.

oříznout

(transitive) To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.

ork

(fantasy, mythology) A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green. [from 17th c.]

orkán

A severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye. [16th c.]

orlíček

Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, having distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurs on each petal.

orlovec

A bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

ornament

An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.

ornamentální

Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.

ornice

(agriculture, horticulture) The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and in which it is the easiest to start new plants.

ornitologický

Of or pertaining to ornithology.

orosený

Covered by dew.

orosit se

(intransitive) To become obscured in condensation or water.

ortodoxie

Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.

ortodoxní

Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology. [from 15th c.]

ortoepie

The study of pronunciation. [1640]

ortografie

(uncountable) Correct spelling according to established usage; also (obsolete) pronunciation according to the spelling of a word.

osa

A spindle of a wheel.

osada

A small village or a group of houses.

osadit hrotem

(transitive) To fit (a pen) with a nib.

osadník

Someone who settles in a new location, especially one who takes up residence in a previously uninhabited place; a colonist.

osahávat

To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.

ošálit

(transitive) To deceive into believing something which is false; to lead into error; to dupe.

osamělý

Abandoned, deserted, left behind.

osamocený

Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.

ošatit

(transitive) To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

oscilace

the act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

oscilátor

A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

oscilovat

(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

osekat

(transitive, usually with off) To cut off as the top or extreme part of anything, especially to prune a small limb off a shrub or tree, or sometimes to behead someone.

osekávat

(transitive) To fell or chop with an axe.

oselit se

To give birth to (a litter of piglets).

ošemetná situace

An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

ošemetný

Of uncertain, risky outcome.

ošetřovat

(transitive) To care for (someone), especially in sickness; to tend to.

ošetřovatel

A person involved in providing direct care for the sick:

ošetřovatelka

A person involved in providing direct care for the sick:

ošetřovna

A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

ošidit

(transitive, informal) To con, defraud, trick, to make a fool of, to humbug or impose on someone.

ošidný

(comparable) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

osika

A poplar tree, especially of section Populus sect. Populus, of medium-size trees with thin, straight trunks of a greenish-white color.

Oskar

A en given name.

ošklivit

(transitive) To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.

ošklivost

The condition of being ugly.

ošklivý

Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.

oškubat

(transitive) To remove feathers from (a bird).

oslabit

(transitive) To make feeble; to weaken.

oslabovat

(transitive) To make slack, less taut, or less intense.

oslava

A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

oslavenec

A person who is celebrating something.

oslavení

The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.

oslavovat

(transitive, usually in the passive) To celebrate (a person).

oslepit

(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

oslepující

Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily; bright to the degree that dazzles.

oslnit

(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

oslnivý

Shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye.

oslňovat

(transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind.

Oslo

A county and municipality, the capital city of Norway. Formerly called Christiania and Kristiania.

oslovení

A legal or traditional term or formula of words used to address or refer to a person, especially a monarch or a person holding a post or having a title.

osm

A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

osmá

The ordinal form of the number eight.

osmanský

Of or relating to the Ottoman dynasty or the Ottoman Empire.

osmdesát

The cardinal number occurring after seventy-nine and before eighty-one, represented in Roman numerals as LXXX and in Arabic numerals as 80.

osmerka

(paper, printing) A sheet of paper 7 to 10 inches (= 17.78 to 25.4 cm) high and 4.5 to 6 inches (= 11.43 to 15.24 cm) wide, the size varying with the large original sheet used to create it. It is made by folding the original sheet three times to produce eight leaves.

osmiboj

(athletics) A sporting event consisting of eight different sports or contests.

osmička

A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.

osminka

(music) an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

osminová nota

(music) an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

osmiúhelník

(geometry, also, attributively) A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

osmnáct

The cardinal number occurring after seventeen and before nineteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVIII and in Arabic numerals as 18.

osmnáctý

The ordinal form of the number eighteen.

osmóza

(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

osmý

The ordinal form of the number eight.

OSN

Initialism of United Nations.

osnova

(music, plural staffs or staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.

osoba

(in a compound noun or noun phrase) A human of unspecified gender (in terms usually constructed with man or woman).

osobitý

Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

osobní pohovor

A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

osobní strážce

A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting someone.

osolený

To which salt has been added.

osolit

(mining) To blast metal into (as a portion of a mine) in order to cause to appear to be a productive seam.

ošoupat

To scrape and roughen the surface of (shoes, etc.)

ospalec

(informal) A sleepy person.

ospalek

(uncountable) Thin or watery discharge of mucus or serum, especially from the eyes or nose, formerly thought to cause disease. [from 14th c.]

ospalky

(uncountable) Rheum, crusty or gummy discharge found in the corner of the eyes after waking, whether real or a figurative objectification of sleep (in the sense of reduced consciousness).

ospalý

Quite sleepy or tired.

ospravedlnění

(countable) A reason, explanation, or excuse which someone believes provides convincing, morally acceptable support for behavior or for a belief or occurrence.

ospravedlnit

(transitive) To free (someone) from accusation or blame.

ospravedlnitelný

That can be justified.

ospravedlňovat

(transitive) To provide an acceptable explanation for.

osprchování

An instance of using of this device in order to bathe oneself.

osrdečnice

(anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

osrdečník

(anatomy, cardiology) A serous membrane that surrounds the heart allowing it to contract.

ost

Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being (the adjective)", "the quality of being (the adjective)", or "the measure of being (the adjective)".

ostatky

The body or any of its matter that are left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse.

ostatní

(postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.

osten

A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.

ostění

(architecture, interior decorating, carpentry) Either of the vertical components that form the side of an opening in a wall, such as that of a door frame, window frame, or fireplace.

ostentativní

Of ostentation.

osteoporóza

(pathology) A disease, occurring especially in women following menopause, in which the bones become extremely porous and are subject to fracture.

ostnatý

Covered in spines or thorns.

ostouzení

(countable) Something which brings dishonor; the cause of reproach or shame; great discredit.

ostouzet

(transitive) To put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.

ostrá odpověď

A sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback.

ostraha

An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.

ostražitý

Vigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.

ostře

In a sharp manner, in various senses.

ostře kritizovat

(transitive) To denounce as harmful.

ostře odpovědět

To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.

ostře řezaný

Characterized by rugged, sharp, or coarse features.

ostřelování

An artillery bombardment.

ostří

The sharp edge of the blade of a knife or other cutting tool.

ostřice

Any plant of the genus Carex, the true sedges; perennial herbs with triangular jointless stems, a spiked inflorescence, and long grass-like leaves which are usually rough on the margins and midrib.

ostříhat

To cut the hair of (a person).

ostřit

(transitive) To sharpen with a hone; to whet.

ostříž lesní

Falco subbuteo, a small raptor of the falcon family.

ostroh

Coastal land that juts into the sea.

ostrost

(countable) An instance of the edge contrast or sharpness in an image.

ostrovní

Of or being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands.

ostruha

A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.

ostrůvek

A small island.