Translation of Czech word "úžas" to English
úžas
/uʒas/
Meaning
NounA feeling of great wonder or astonishment, often mixed with awe.
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: úžasu (gen.), v úžasu (in amazement). úžasný = amazing. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
amazement / awe
Example
Při pohledu na noční oblohu jsme stáli v němém úžasu.
Looking at the night sky, we stood in silent awe.
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- onemět úžasem— speechless with amazement
- Při pohledu na noční oblohu jsme stáli v němém úžasu.— Looking at the night sky, we stood in silent awe.
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What does the Czech word "úžas" mean?▼
The Czech word "úžas" means "amazement / awe" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Při pohledu na noční oblohu jsme stáli v němém úžasu." (which translates as "Looking at the night sky, we stood in silent awe.").
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