Translation of Czech word "než" to English
než
/nɛʃ/
Meaning
ConjunctionUsed to introduce the second element of a comparison; than. Also used to mean 'before' in a temporal clause.
How to use
Conjunction, means 'than' or 'before'. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
than / before
Example
Je starší než já.
He is older than me.
Umyj si ruce, než budeš jíst.
Wash your hands before you eat.
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Common phrases
- Je starší než já.— He is older than me.
- Umyj si ruce, než budeš jíst.— Wash your hands before you eat.
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The Czech word "než" means "than / before" in English.
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