Translation of Czech word "dech" to English
dech
/dɛx/
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: dechu (gen., fleeting -e-), bez dechu (breathless). zadržet dech = hold one's breath. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
breath
Example
Zhluboka se nadechla.
She took a deep breath.
Dítě se po narození nadechlo.
The baby took a breath after being born.
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Common phrases
- Zhluboka se nadechla.— She took a deep breath.
- Dítě se po narození nadechlo.— The baby took a breath after being born.
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What does the Czech word "dech" mean?▼
The Czech word "dech" means "breath" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Zhluboka se nadechla." (which translates as "She took a deep breath.").
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