Translation of Czech word "pláštěnka" to English
pláštěnka
/ˈplaːʃcɛnka/
Meaning
NounA waterproof coat to be worn in the rain; any coat or jacket with this purpose.
How to use
When referring to pláštěnka, note that it is a type of waterproof coat or jacket, and is designed to be worn in rainy weather. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
raincoat
Example
Když začalo pršet, vytáhl z batohu pláštěnku.
When it started raining, he pulled a raincoat out of his backpack.
Your personal vocabulary
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- žlutá pláštěnka— yellow raincoat
- Když začalo pršet, vytáhl z batohu pláštěnku.— When it started raining, he pulled a raincoat out of his backpack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Czech word "pláštěnka" mean?▼
The Czech word "pláštěnka" means "raincoat" in English.
How do you pronounce the Czech word "pláštěnka"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "pláštěnka"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Když začalo pršet, vytáhl z batohu pláštěnku." (which translates as "When it started raining, he pulled a raincoat out of his backpack.").
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