Translation of Czech word "prapředek" to English
prapředek
/praˈpr̝ɛdɛk/
Meaning
NounOne from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
How to use
Refers to a distant ancestor. The prefix 'pra-' denotes remoteness in time. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
ancestor
Example
Můj předek byl král
My ancestor was king
Vážím si svých předků
I respect my ancestors
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Common phrases
- společný prapředek— common ancestor
- Můj předek byl král— My ancestor was king
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What does the Czech word "prapředek" mean?▼
The Czech word "prapředek" means "ancestor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Můj předek byl král" (which translates as "My ancestor was king").
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