Translation of Czech word "při" to English
při
/prɪ/
How to use
Preposition governing the locative: při práci (while working), při cestě (along the way). Always followed by the 6th case. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
at, during, while
Example
Při jídle nemluv.
Don't talk while eating.
Dopis napsala při svíčce.
She wrote the letter by candlelight.
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Common phrases
- při práci— at work / during work
- Napsala ten dopis při svíčkách.— She wrote the letter by candlelight.
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What does the Czech word "při" mean?▼
The Czech word "při" means "at, during, while" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Při jídle nemluv." (which translates as "Don't talk while eating.").
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