Translation of Czech word "zášť" to English
zášť
/zaːʃc/
Meaning
NounDeep-seated hostility, resentment, or ill will toward someone, especially long held; a grudge (literary register).
How to use
Feminine, 'kost' paradigm: zášti (gen./loc.), se záštím (rare instr.). Means 'rancour, animosity'. Literary register. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
rancor / animosity / grudge
Example
Nemá smysl chovat zášť vůči starým přátelům.
There is no point in holding a grudge against old friends.
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- chovat zášť— hold a grudge
- Nemá smysl chovat zášť vůči starým přátelům.— There is no point in holding a grudge against old friends.
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What does the Czech word "zášť" mean?▼
The Czech word "zášť" means "rancor / animosity / grudge" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Nemá smysl chovat zášť vůči starým přátelům." (which translates as "There is no point in holding a grudge against old friends.").
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