Translation of Czech word "plavba" to English
plavba
/ˈplavba/
Meaning
NounThe act of traveling by boat or ship across water; a voyage or crossing.
How to use
Archaic/unusual form. The standard modern word for voyage/cruise is 'plavba'. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
voyage / crossing (by boat)
Example
Plavba trajektem na ostrov trvala dvě hodiny.
The ferry crossing to the island took two hours.
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- vyhlídková plavba— sightseeing cruise
- Plavba trajektem na ostrov trvala dvě hodiny.— The ferry crossing to the island took two hours.
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What does the Czech word "plavba" mean?▼
The Czech word "plavba" means "voyage / crossing (by boat)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Plavba trajektem na ostrov trvala dvě hodiny." (which translates as "The ferry crossing to the island took two hours.").
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