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sphinx in Czech

sphinx in Czech is sfinga, sfinx — sphinx means a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.

sphinx in Czech

sfinga
noun
(mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion.
sfinx
noun
(mythology) A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion.

What does "sphinx" mean?

  1. noun A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.
    "Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza."
  2. noun Someone hard to read — a person who keeps their thoughts, feelings, or plans hidden.
    "The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away."
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sphinx in a sentence

  • Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza.
  • The riddle of the Sphinx is one of the most famous puzzles in Greek mythology.
  • The CEO remained a sphinx throughout the negotiations, giving nothing away.
  • Her sphinx-like expression made it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sphinx" in Czech?

"sphinx" in Czech is sfinga, sfinx. sphinx means: A mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body, most famously the giant statue near Egypt's Great Pyramids.

How do you use "sphinx" in a sentence?

Example: "Tourists lined up for hours to photograph the Sphinx at Giza." In Czech, "sphinx" is sfinga, sfinx.

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

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "sphinx": sfinga, sfinx.

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