Translation of Czech word "špatný" to English
špatný
/ˈʃpatniː/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot good; of poor quality, incorrect, or undesirable; bad.
How to use
Hard adjective, 'mladý' paradigm: špatný → horší (comparative, suppletive!). Adverb: špatně → hůře/hůř. Placed before nouns and inflected for gender, number, and case to match the modified noun.
🇬🇧 English
bad
Example
Mám dnes opravdu špatnou náladu.
I am in a really bad mood today.
To je špatný nápad, radši to nedělej.
That's a bad idea, better not do it.
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Common phrases
- špatný nápad— bad idea
- To je špatný nápad, radši to nedělej.— That's a bad idea, better not do it.
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What does the Czech word "špatný" mean?▼
The Czech word "špatný" means "bad" in English.
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