Translation of Czech word "pochvala" to English
pochvala
/poxvalɑ/
Meaning
NounAn expression of approval or admiration for someone's achievement; praise, commendation.
How to use
Feminine, 'žena' paradigm: pochvalu (acc.), za pochvalu (for the praise). pochválit = to praise (perfective). A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
praise / commendation
Example
Učitel vyslovil studentovi pochvalu za skvělý výkon.
The teacher praised the student for a great performance.
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- vyslovit pochvalu— express praise
- Učitel vyslovil studentovi pochvalu za skvělý výkon.— The teacher praised the student for a great performance.
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The Czech word "pochvala" means "praise / commendation" in English.
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