Translation of Czech word "celnice" to English
celnice
/t͡ʃɛlnɪtsɛ/
Meaning
NounThe government office or checkpoint responsible for inspecting and taxing goods crossing a border; a customs house.
How to use
Feminine noun. Be careful not to confuse with 'clo' (the duty itself). A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
customs
Example
Na celnici nás důkladně zkontrolovali.
At customs they checked us thoroughly.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- zastavit na celnici— stop at customs
- Na celnici nás důkladně zkontrolovali.— At customs they checked us thoroughly.
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What does the Czech word "celnice" mean?▼
The Czech word "celnice" means "customs" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Na celnici nás důkladně zkontrolovali." (which translates as "At customs they checked us thoroughly.").
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