Translation of Czech word "umění" to English
umění
/uˈmjɛɲɪ/
Meaning
NounThe conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
How to use
Neuter noun ending in -í: invariable in the singular. 'Umění' also means skill or craft, not only fine art — 'umění naslouchat', the art of listening.
🇬🇧 English
art
Example
Umění malby je velmi obtížné.
The art of painting is very difficult.
Hudební umění je velmi krásné.
The art of music is very beautiful.
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Common phrases
- výtvarné umění— fine art
- Umění malby je velmi obtížné.— The art of painting is very difficult.
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The Czech word "umění" means "art" in English.
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