Translation of Czech word "šálek" to English
šálek
/ˈʃaːlɛk/
Meaning
NounA concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: šálku (gen.), v šálku (loc.). Diminutive: šáleček. šálek kávy = a cup of coffee. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
cup
Example
Dáš si se mnou jeden šálek dobré kávy?
Will you have a cup of good coffee with me?
Na stole stál prázdný šálek od ranního čaje.
An empty cup from the morning tea stood on the table.
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Common phrases
- Dáš si se mnou jeden šálek dobré kávy?— Will you have a cup of good coffee with me?
- Na stole stál prázdný šálek od ranního čaje.— An empty cup from the morning tea stood on the table.
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What does the Czech word "šálek" mean?▼
The Czech word "šálek" means "cup" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dáš si se mnou jeden šálek dobré kávy?" (which translates as "Will you have a cup of good coffee with me?").
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