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Czech
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Czech (adj) means From, or relating to, the Czech Republic, its people, culture, or language. Example: “She ordered a Czech beer to go with the goulash.”
adj
1
From, or relating to, the Czech Republic, its people, culture, or language.
"She ordered a Czech beer to go with the goulash."
noun
1
A person from the Czech Republic, or someone of Czech descent.
"His grandfather was a Czech who emigrated to Chicago in the 1950s."
2
The Czech language, spoken mainly in the Czech Republic.
"She's been learning Czech for two years and can now hold a basic conversation."
How to use Czech
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes people, language, or things from the Czech Republic.
Common mistake
Always capitalized. Don't confuse with "check" — they sound identical but are unrelated words.
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Etymology
Borrowed via Polish from Old Czech Čech, ultimately a shortened form of a Proto-Slavic word meaning "human being."
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What does “Czech” mean?
The word “Czech” means from, or relating to, the Czech Republic, its people, culture, or language. In plain terms, describes people, language, or things from the Czech Republic.
How do you pronounce “Czech”?
“Czech” is pronounced chehk (/t͡ʃɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Czech” in a sentence?
Here is “Czech” used in a sentence: “She ordered a Czech beer to go with the goulash.”
What part of speech is “Czech”?
Depending on how it is used, “Czech” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “Czech” come from?
The word “Czech” comes from Proto-Slavic. Borrowed via Polish from Old Czech Čech, ultimately a shortened form of a Proto-Slavic word meaning "human being.".
Is “Czech” a common word?
“Czech” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Czech” have?
“Czech” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: from, or relating to, the Czech Republic, its people, culture, or language.
What is the difference between Czech and Czechoslovakian?
Czech relates to the present-day Czech Republic (also called Czechia), its people, and its language. Czechoslovakian referred to the former country of Czechoslovakia, which separated into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the early 1990s.
What is the difference between Czech and Slovak?
Czech is the language and nationality of the Czech Republic, while Slovak belongs to neighbouring Slovakia. The two are closely related Slavic languages and the peoples once shared a country, but they are now distinct nations.
What is the difference between Czech and Czechia?
Czechia is the short name of the country, the Czech Republic itself. Czech is the adjective describing it, as well as the word for its people and their language, so you visit Czechia but speak Czech.
What is the difference between 'Czech' and 'check'?
Czech refers to the Czech Republic, its people, or its language, and is a proper noun and adjective. Check is an unrelated everyday word meaning to verify or examine, or a mark of confirmation; the two only sound alike.
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