Czech–English dictionary

plebejský

(historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

plebiscit

(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.

plech

A flat metal pan, often without raised edge, used for baking.

plech na pečení

A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.

plechovka

A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.

pléd

A length of such material used as a piece of clothing, formerly worn in the Scottish Highlands and other parts of northern Britain and remaining as an item of ceremonial dress worn by members of Scottish pipe bands. [from 16thc.]

plédovat

(intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.

plejáda

A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.

plena

(North America, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, out of convenience, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.

plenění

The act of pillaging.

plenit

(ambitransitive) To loot or plunder by force, especially in time of war.

plenitel

A person who pillages.

plenka

(North America, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, out of convenience, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.

pleonastický

(uncomparable) Of, or relating to pleonasm.

ples

A formal dance.

plešatějící

Becoming bald, especially having male pattern baldness.

plesati

(intransitive) To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

plešatost

The condition or state of being (or becoming) bald.

plešatý

Having little or no hair, fur, or feathers.

pleskání

A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.

pleskat

To make irregularly repeated sounds of low-to-moderate magnitude and lower-than-average pitch.

plesnivec alpský

A European perennial alpine plant (Leontopodium alpinum), with downy leaves and small white flower heads in a dense cluster.

plesnivý

Moldy or musty.

pleso

(US, chiefly, Montana) One of many small mountain lakes or ponds.

plést

To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.

plést si

To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.

pleť

The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.

pleteň

(anatomy) A network of anastomosing or interwoven nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.

pletenec

A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration. [from 16th c.]

pletení

The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.

pletenina

The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.

pleticha

A complicated or clandestine plot or scheme intended to effect some purpose by secret artifice; conspiracy; stratagem.

pletichář

One who plots or schemes, who formulates devious plans.

pletivo

A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.

pletka

That which entangles; an involvement, a complication; an intricacy; a perplexity.

pleťová voda

(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

pleťové mléko

(archaic) A washing, especially of the skin for the purpose of beautification.

pleva

The inedible parts of a grain-producing plant.

plevel

(countable) Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing.

plíce

(anatomy) A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

plicní

(anatomy) Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.

Plinius

An ancient Roman praenomen.

plíseň

A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.

plískanice

(chiefly, UK, Ireland, Northeast US) Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow.

plískavice

A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of the infraorder Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.

plísnit

(transitive) To criticise, rebuke, or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone. [from 14th c.]

plisovat

(transitive) To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

plít

(transitive) To remove unwanted vegetation from a cultivated area (especially grass).

plivanec

Spit, usually frothy and of a milky coloration.

plivat

(slang, ambitransitive) To spit, especially to spit phlegm.

plivnout

(ambitransitive) To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

plivnutí

(countable) An instance of spitting; specifically, a light fall of rain or snow.

plížit se

(intransitive) To sneak about furtively.

plkat

(ambitransitive) To speak incessantly and in an inconsequential or childish manner; to babble.

plná moc

The authority to act for another, especially when written.

plněný bochánek

(Jamaica) A pastry with various fillings and spices baked inside a flaky shell, often tinted golden yellow with an egg yolk mixture or turmeric.

plnit

To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.

plnoletost

(uncountable) Maturity; especially, the time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities.

plný

Used to form adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun.

plný kostí

Full of bones.

plocha

(mathematics) A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.

plochá láhev

A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.

plochý

Having no variations in height.

plod

An unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the mature animal.

plodina

(agriculture) A plant, grown for it, or its fruits or seeds, to be harvested as food, livestock fodder, or fuel or for any other economic purpose.

plodit

To cause; to produce; to bring forth.

plodnost

(uncountable) The condition, or the degree, of being fertile.

plodný

Of land, etc.: capable of growing abundant crops; productive.

plodový

(embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus.

plody

(figuratively) Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

plody moře

Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life.

plomba

(dentistry) Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.

plošina

A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

ploska

The bottom of the body of a plough; the slade.

plot

(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.

ploténka

(anatomy) An intervertebral disc

plotice

A common roach (Rutilus rutilus)

plotna

A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.

plotýnka

A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.

plout

To ride in a boat, especially a sailboat.

plout po návětrné straně

(nautical) To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.

ploutev

(ichthyology, zootomy) One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

plovárna

(British) An outdoor swimming pool.

plovoucí bagr

A dredging machine.

plovoucí rypadlo

A dredging machine.

plsť

A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving.

plsťák

A felt hat with a fairly low, creased crown with a brim that can be turned up or down.

plstěný klobouk

A hat made of felt.

plť

A flat-bottomed craft able to float and drift on water, used for transport or as a waterborne platform.

plůdek

Young fish; fishlings.

pluh

(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.

pluk

(military) A unit of armed troops under the command of an officer, and consisting of several smaller units. [from 16th c.]

plukovník

A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).

plus

And; sum of the previous one and the following one.

Pluťan

(chiefly, science fiction) An inhabitant of the dwarf planet Pluto.

plutokrat

Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.

plutonium

The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 94 and symbol Pu: a silvery-gray fissile radioactive actinide metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.

plutonský

(by extension, geology, historical) Synonym of plutonic (“of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism, the theory that the rocks of the Earth were formed in fire by volcanic activity, with a continuing gradual process of weathering and erosion, then deposited on the sea bed, re-formed into layers of sedimentary rock by heat and pressure, and raised again”).

plutský

(by extension, geology, historical) Synonym of plutonic (“of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism, the theory that the rocks of the Earth were formed in fire by volcanic activity, with a continuing gradual process of weathering and erosion, then deposited on the sea bed, re-formed into layers of sedimentary rock by heat and pressure, and raised again”).

plužit

(skiing) To move the feet apart and point the tips of the skis inward in order to slow down the speed or to facilitate a turn.

plynatost

The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

plynně

In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

plynný

Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently.

plynout

(obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to. [15th–17th c.]

plynule

In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.

plynulý

Able to use a language accurately, rapidly, and confidently.

plyš

A textile fabric with a nap or shag on one side, longer and softer than the nap of velvet.

plytký

Lazy, simplistic, superficial (especially of explanations, discussions etc.). [from 19th c.]

pneumolog

A physician who specializes in pulmonology.

pneumonie

Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.

po

Abbreviation of Monday.

po dobu

For all of a given time interval; throughout; in; pending.

po Kr.

(often, punctuated) Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

po Kristu

(often, punctuated) Initialism of Anno Domini (borrowed from Latin); in the year of our Lord.

po proudu

Following the path of a river or stream.

po řadě

In a relative manner; often used when comparing array lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.

po ruce

Within easy reach; nearby.

po směru hodinových ručiček

In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

po-

after; later.

pobídka

A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

pobídnout

To encourage or stimulate.

pobídnout k trysku

(transitive) To cause to gallop.

pobídnout ostruhami

(transitive) To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.

pobíhat

(intransitive) To move hurriedly or as by bouncing or twitching; to scamper, to scurry; to scuttle.

pobízet

To encourage or stimulate.

pobláznění

A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

poblázněný

(informal) Lacking common sense.

pobledlý

Pale, sickly-looking.

poblíž

Located close to; near (a time or place).

pobočka

A location of an organization with several locations.

pobočník

(military rank) A lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative affairs. [from 1641]

pobodat

(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

pobouření

(figuratively) A strong protest.

pobouřený

Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

pobřeží

The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. [from 14th c.]

pobřežní čára

The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast. (The term coastline is generally used to describe the approximate boundaries at relatively large spatial scales.)

pobrukování

A soft, low-pitched sound; specifically, a soft or sentimental hum, song, or tune.

pobrukovat si

To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice.

pobuda

(specifically) A person without settled employment or habitation who usually supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means; a tramp, a vagabond.

pobuřování

A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal way.

pobyt

The state of living in a particular place or environment.

pobývat

(intransitive) To stay; to spend a short time; to reside or tarry temporarily.

pocákat

(transitive) To make slightly wet or soiled by spattering or sprinkling a liquid (such as water, mud, or paint) on it; to bedabble. [from late 16th c.]

počasí

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

počáteční

Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.

počáteční vklad

(poker) In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot, often before dealing all the cards.

počátek

(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.

pocení

The action or process of perspiring.

počestný

Sexually pure, abstaining from immoral or unlawful sexual intercourse.

počet

The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted.