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jest in Czech

jest in Czech is legrace, vtip, šprým — jest means a remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

jest in Czech

legrace
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
vtip
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
šprým
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
žert
noun
(archaic) An act performed for amusement; a joke.
vtipkovat
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.
žertovat
verb
To tell a joke; to talk in a playful manner; to make fun of something or someone.

What does "jest" mean?

  1. noun A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.
    ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall."
  2. verb To joke or speak playfully rather than seriously.
    "She was only jesting when she said she'd quit."
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jest in a sentence

  • "Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall.
  • What began as a jest turned into a genuine plan.
  • She was only jesting when she said she'd quit.

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What is "jest" in Czech?

"jest" in Czech is legrace, vtip, šprým. jest means: A remark or action meant as a joke rather than seriously.

How do you use "jest" in a sentence?

Example: ""Only in jest," he added, seeing her face fall." In Czech, "jest" is legrace, vtip, šprým.

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

Yes — Czech has 6 translations listed for "jest": legrace, vtip, šprým, žert, vtipkovat, žertovat.

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