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povýšení
The Czech word „povýšení“ translates to “promotion” in English.
Depending on context, it can mean:
Job promotion – getting a higher position at work.
Elevation or advancement – in a more general or formal sense.
Exaltation – in a spiritual or religious context.
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osvědčit
„osvědčit“, which means “to prove (oneself)”, “to demonstrate suitability”, or “to work well” in English.
Possible translations of „osvědčí“:
(he/she/it) will prove useful
(he/she/it) will show (himself/herself/itself) to be effective
(he/she/it) will work out / will turn out well
Examples:
Uvidíme, jestli se osvědčí.
We’ll see if he/she/it proves (himself/herself/itself).
Tato metoda se často osvědčí.
This method often proves effective.
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podnik
The Czech word „podniku“ is the genitive or dative singular form of „podnik“, which means “business,” “enterprise,” or “company” in English.
Possible translations:
“of the business/company” (genitive)
např. úspěch podniku – the success of the company
“to/for the business/company” (dative)
např. pomoc podniku – help to the business
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Mám plné zuby
The phrase „Mám plné zuby“ is a common Czech expression, and it translates to:
“I’ve had enough” or “I’m fed up” in English.
Literally, it means “I have full teeth”, but idiomatically it’s used to express frustration or being sick and tired of something.
Examples:
Mám plné zuby té práce.
I’m fed up with that job.
Mám plné zuby jeho výmluv.
I’ve had enough of his excuses.
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Žádná radikální řešení
The phrase „Žádná radikální řešení“ translates to “No radical solutions” in English, where:
„žádná“ means “no” or “none” (feminine form).
„radikální“ means “radical”.
„řešení“ means “solutions” (plural form).
So, the phrase can be used to imply that no drastic or extreme solutions are being considered or needed.
Example:
Žádná radikální řešení nejsou v tuto chvíli potřebná.
No radical solutions are needed at this moment.
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Hrozný
The Czech word „hrozný“ translates to “horrible”, “terrible”, or “awful” in English. It’s often used to describe something very negative, unpleasant, or frightening.
Examples:
To je hrozný film.
That’s a horrible movie.
Měl hrozný den.
He had a terrible day.
It can also be used to express sympathy or shock. Let me know if you’d like more examples!
smlouva
„smlouva“, meaning “contract” or “agreement” in English.
„smlouvy“ (genitive singular): “of the contract” or “of the agreement”.
„smlouvy“ (nominative plural): “contracts” or “agreements”.
Example in context:
Podmínky smlouvy jsou jasné.
The terms of the contract are clear.
Podepsali několik smlouvy.
They signed several contracts.
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prémie
The word „prémie“ in Czech translates to “bonus” in English, typically referring to an additional payment or reward, often given in a work or financial context.
Example:
Dostal prémie za dobré výsledky.
He received a bonus for good results.
It can also be used in other contexts to refer to any kind of extra reward or benefit. If you need more details or examples, feel free to ask!
zvýšit
meaning “to increase” or “to raise”.
Examples:
Zvýšení platu bylo oznámeno.
The salary increase was announced.
Zvýšení cen bude mít vliv na trh.
The price increase will affect the market.
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blbý
„blbý“, which means “stupid” or “silly” in English. It is in the genitive singular masculine form, typically used before a noun (usually to describe someone or something in a negative, critical way).
Example:
Neříkej nic blbýho.
Don’t say anything stupid.
Proč děláš blbýho?
Why are you acting stupid?
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podlejzáka
The word „podlejzáka“ is a derogatory term in Czech, which translates to “suck-up” or “sycophant” in English. It refers to someone who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner, often to gain favor or benefits from someone in a position of power. The term is generally used in a negative context.
Example:
Není to nic jiného než podlejzák.
He’s nothing but a suck-up.
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pohlídat
The Czech verb “pohlídat” means “to watch over,” “to look after,” or “to babysit.” It’s a perfective verb, which means it’s used when referring to a completed action.
Examples:
Můžeš mi pohlídat tašku? – “Can you watch my bag for me?”
Pohlídáš děti večer? – “Will you look after the kids tonight?”
Potřebuju někoho, kdo mi pohlídá psa. – “I need someone to watch my dog.”
The imperfective form is hlídat – used when the action is ongoing or repeated:
Hlídám děti každý den. – “I look after the kids every day.”
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Sweet dreams, darling
“Sladké sny” means “Sweet dreams” in English.
It’s a warm, affectionate phrase often said before someone goes to sleep, just like in English. You can also make it more personal:
Dobrou noc a sladké sny. – “Good night and sweet dreams.”
Sladké sny, miláčku. – “Sweet dreams, darling.”
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opisovat
The Czech verb “opisovat” has a few meanings depending on context, but generally it means:
- To copy (text, homework, etc.):
Opisoval jsem úkol od kamaráda. – “I copied the homework from a friend.”
- To cheat (during a test):
Zakázáno opisovat! – “No cheating allowed!”
- To transcribe – e.g., carefully copying something down.
Musel jsem opisovat starý rukopis. – “I had to transcribe an old manuscript.”
It’s imperfective, so it’s used when the action is ongoing or repeated. The perfective form is “opsat” (to copy something once or completely).
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To knock
Zaklepat (perfective) / klepat (imperfective) – to knock on a door or surface
Někdo klepe na dveře. – “Someone is knocking on the door.”
Zaklepal na stůl. – “He knocked on the table.”
Greeting
pozdravit
Break telefon
Sure! The phrase “rozbít si” in Czech can mean different things depending on the context. Here are some common meanings in English:
- “To split something up” – e.g., “rozbít si směny” = “to split your shifts.”
- “To smash/break something” – e.g., “rozbít si telefon” = “to break your phone.”
- “To hurt yourself badly” (often said casually) – e.g., “rozbít si hubu” = “to fall flat on your face” or “to get hurt badly” (usually from falling).
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Interview
“Jít na pohovor” simply means “to go to a job interview” in English.
Examples:
Zítra jdu na pohovor do McDonald’s.
→ Tomorrow I’m going to a job interview at McDonald’s.
Chceš si natrénovat, než půjdeš na pohovor?
→ Do you want to practice before you go to the interview?
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Byznz
The Czech word “podnikání” translates to “entrepreneurship” or “business” in English.
It refers to the act of running a business, being self-employed, or engaging in commercial activities to earn a profit. Let me know if you want to see it used in a sentence or need related terms too.
Zisk
Hrubý zisk = Gross profit
Čistý zisk = Net profit
Goal/ target
The Czech word “cíl” means “goal”, “objective”, or “target” in English, depending on the context.
Examples:
Můj cíl je založit vlastní firmu.
→ My goal is to start my own business.
Střelec trefil cíl.
→ The shooter hit the target.
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jednání
The Czech word “jednání” has a few meanings in English depending on the context:
- Negotiation or meeting – in a business or formal setting
Obchodní jednání = Business meeting or Business negotiation
- Conduct or behavior – how someone acts
Nevhodné jednání = Inappropriate behavior
- Proceedings – e.g., court proceedings
Soudní jednání = Court hearing
افلاس
The Czech word “bankrot” translates to “bankruptcy” in English.
It refers to a legal state where a person or business can no longer pay their debts. There are a few related terms:
Osobní bankrot = Personal bankruptcy
Vyhlásit bankrot = To declare bankruptcy
Bankrot firmy = Company bankruptcy
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