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backward in Czech

backward in Czech is vzad, zaostalý, pozpátku — backward means directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

backward in Czech

vzad
adj
Acting or moving in the direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
zaostalý
adj
Of a culture, country, practice etc., undeveloped or unsophisticated.
pozpátku
adv
zpět
adv
dozadu
adv
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
vzad
adv
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.
zpátky
adv
In a direction opposite to the usual direction of movement.

What does "backward" mean?

  1. adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
    "He took a backward glance before leaving the room."
  2. adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
    "Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes."
  3. adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.
    "He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it."
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backward in a sentence

  • He took a backward glance before leaving the room.
  • The car rolled backward down the hill.
  • Critics called the policy backward and out of step with modern attitudes.
  • He was oddly backward about asking for help even when he clearly needed it.

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What is "backward" in Czech?

"backward" in Czech is vzad, zaostalý, pozpátku. backward means: Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.

How do you use "backward" in a sentence?

Example: "He took a backward glance before leaving the room." In Czech, "backward" is vzad, zaostalý, pozpátku.

Are there other ways to say "backward" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 6 translations listed for "backward": vzad, zaostalý, pozpátku, zpět, dozadu, zpátky.

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