Translation of Czech word "prohrát" to English
prohrát
/prohraːt/
Meaning
VerbTo cease to have (something) in one's possession or capability.
How to use
Perfective verb. Used for games or bets, not for losing physical objects. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
lose
Example
Pokud prohraje finále, bude zklamaný.
If he loses the final, he will be disappointed.
Náš tým prohrál zápas 2:0.
Our team lost the match 2:0.
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Common phrases
- prohrát zápas— to lose a match
- Náš tým prohrál zápas 2:0.— Our team lost the match 2:0.
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What does the Czech word "prohrát" mean?▼
The Czech word "prohrát" means "lose" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Pokud prohraje finále, bude zklamaný." (which translates as "If he loses the final, he will be disappointed.").
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