What is the definition of the Czech word "přibližně"?

The Czech word "přibližně" is defined as: "Used to indicate an estimate; roughly, but not exactly."

Translation of Czech word "přibližně" to English

přibližně

/přibližně/

Meaning

Adverb

Used to indicate an estimate; roughly, but not exactly.

Reviewed by the TheLernen language teamLast updated: June 16, 2026

How to use

Almost, but not quite; nearly, but not entirely. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.

🇬🇧 English

approximately

Example

V sále bylo přibližně sto lidí.

There were approximately a hundred people in the hall.

Už jsem skoro tam, ještě pár minut.

I'm almost there, just a few more minutes.

Your personal vocabulary

V sále bylo přibližně sto lidí.— There were approximately a hundred people in the hall.
Už jsem skoro tam, ještě pár minut.— I'm almost there, just a few more minutes.

Frequency rank: #450 in Czech

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What does the Czech word "přibližně" mean?▼

The Czech word "přibližně" means "approximately" in English.

How do you pronounce the Czech word "přibližně"?▼

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Can I see an example sentence with "přibližně"?▼

Yes, here is a practical example: "V sále bylo přibližně sto lidí." (which translates as "There were approximately a hundred people in the hall.").