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Prague
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Prague (name) means the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Example: “Prague is renowned for its medieval Old Town and castle.”
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The capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.
"I said, I've always wanted to visit Prague."
— , Conjoined Fetus Lady (1998)
"Prague is renowned for its medieval Old Town and castle."
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Etymology
From German Prag, ultimately from Slavic, a doublet of Czech Praha.
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What does “Prague” mean?
The word “Prague” means the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.
How do you pronounce “Prague”?
“Prague” is pronounced prahg (/pɹɑːɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Prague” in a sentence?
Here is “Prague” used in a sentence: “Prague is renowned for its medieval Old Town and castle.”
What part of speech is “Prague”?
“Prague” is a name.
Where does the word “Prague” come from?
The word “Prague” comes from German. From German Prag, ultimately from Slavic, a doublet of Czech Praha.
Is “Prague” a common word?
“Prague” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Prague a country or a city?
Prague is a city, specifically the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is not a country in its own right.
Is Prague the same as the Czech Republic?
No, Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, while the Czech Republic is the country that contains it. Prague serves as the country's political and administrative center.
What is Prague's status within the Czech Republic?
Prague holds the highest administrative status in the Czech Republic as both its capital and its largest city. This dual role makes it the country's main center of government and population.
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