Translation of Czech word "středověk" to English
středověk
/strɛdvɛk/
Meaning
NounThe Middle Ages; the historical period in Europe from roughly the 5th to the late 15th century.
How to use
Masculine inanimate noun. The Middle Ages. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
the Middle Ages
Example
Středověk byl obdobím rytířů a velkých hradů.
The medieval period was a time of knights and great castles.
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- raný středověk— early Middle Ages
- Středověk byl obdobím rytířů a velkých hradů.— The medieval period was a time of knights and great castles.
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The Czech word "středověk" means "the Middle Ages" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Středověk byl obdobím rytířů a velkých hradů." (which translates as "The medieval period was a time of knights and great castles.").
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