Translation of Czech word "spánek" to English
spánek
/spaːnɛk/
Meaning
NounThe state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
How to use
Masculine inanimate, 'hrad' paradigm: spánku (gen., fleeting -e-), ve spánku (loc.). Means 'sleep' (the state), not 'a nap' (zdřímnutí). A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
sleep
Example
Dnes v noci mě čeká osm hodin spánku.
Eight hours of sleep await me tonight.
Kvalitní spánek je důležitější než káva.
Good sleep matters more than coffee.
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Common phrases
- hluboký spánek— deep sleep
- Dnes v noci budu spát osm hodin.— I will sleep for eight hours tonight.
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What does the Czech word "spánek" mean?▼
The Czech word "spánek" means "sleep" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dnes v noci mě čeká osm hodin spánku." (which translates as "Eight hours of sleep await me tonight.").
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