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elder in Czech

elder in Czech is starší, stařešina, bez — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

elder in Czech

starší
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
stařešina
noun
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
bez
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
bezinka
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
bez černý
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.

What does "elder" mean?

  1. noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
    "The village elders met to settle the dispute."
  2. adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
    "His elder brother went to university first."
  3. noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
    "She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow."
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elder in a sentence

  • The village elders met to settle the dispute.
  • She was raised to show deep respect for her elders.
  • His elder brother went to university first.
  • She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow.

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What is "elder" in Czech?

"elder" in Czech is starší, stařešina, bez. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

How do you use "elder" in a sentence?

Example: "The village elders met to settle the dispute." In Czech, "elder" is starší, stařešina, bez.

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

Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "elder": starší, stařešina, bez, bezinka, bez černý.

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