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Translation of Czech word "olej" to English

olej

/oɫɛj/

Meaning

Noun

A liquid fat used in cooking.

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How to use

Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: oleje (gen.), v oleji (loc.). olivový olej = olive oil. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.

🇬🇧 English

oil

Example

Horký olej je nebezpečný.

Hot oil is dangerous.

Potřebujeme láhev oleje na smažení.

We need a bottle of oil for frying.

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Synonyms

lubricant

Common phrases

  • rostlinný olej— vegetable oil
  • Potřebujeme láhev oleje na smažení.— We need a bottle of frying oil.

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Frequency rank: #361 in Czech

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What does the Czech word "olej" mean?▼

The Czech word "olej" means "oil" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "Horký olej je nebezpečný." (which translates as "Hot oil is dangerous.").

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