Translation of Czech word "důvod" to English
důvod
/dʑuːjɛm/
Meaning
NounThat which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: důvod → důvodu (gen.), z důvodu (for the reason of). Plural: důvody.
🇬🇧 English
reason
Example
Mám dobrý důvod, proč jsem schůzku zmeškal.
I have a good reason for missing the meeting.
Pro své rozhodnutí uvedla dobrý důvod.
She gave a good reason for her decision.
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What does the Czech word "důvod" mean?▼
The Czech word "důvod" means "reason" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Příčina nebo vysvětlení něčeho." (which translates as "I have a good reason for missing the meeting.").
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