gnome in Czech
gnome in Czech is skřítek, gnóm, trpaslík — gnome means a small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
gnome in Czech
skřítek
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
gnóm
(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.
trpaslík
A small statue of a dwarf-like character, often bearded, placed in a garden.
What does "gnome" mean?
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noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
"In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern."
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noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
"A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed."
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noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.
"Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets."
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gnome in a sentence
- In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern.
- A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed.
- Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets.
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What is "gnome" in Czech?
"gnome" in Czech is skřítek, gnóm, trpaslík. gnome means: A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
How do you use "gnome" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern." In Czech, "gnome" is skřítek, gnóm, trpaslík.
Are there other ways to say "gnome" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 3 translations listed for "gnome": skřítek, gnóm, trpaslík.
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