Translation of Czech word "otáčet" to English
otáčet
/ɔtaːtɛt/
Meaning
VerbTo make a non-linear physical movement. To move about an axis through itself.
How to use
Describes a rotational movement around an axis. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
turn
Example
Země se otáčí kolem své osy.
The Earth rotates around its axis.
Otočila stránku na další kapitolu.
She turned the page to the next chapter.
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- Země se otáčí kolem své osy.— The Earth rotates around its axis.
- Otočila stránku na další kapitolu.— She turned the page to the next chapter.
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What does the Czech word "otáčet" mean?▼
The Czech word "otáčet" means "turn" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Země se otáčí kolem své osy." (which translates as "The Earth rotates around its axis.").
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