Translation of Czech word "zajmout" to English
zajmout
/zaɪmou̯t/
Meaning
VerbTo take by force and hold, especially as a prisoner; to seize control of.
How to use
Means 'to capture' in military contexts. Commonly confused by learners. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
to capture, to take captive
Example
Vojáci zajali několik nepřátel.
The soldiers captured several enemies.
Policie zajala podezřelého.
The police captured the suspect.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- zajmout rukojmí— to take hostages
- Vojáci zajali několik nepřátel.— The soldiers captured several enemies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Czech word "zajmout" mean?▼
The Czech word "zajmout" means "to capture, to take captive" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vojáci zajali několik nepřátel." (which translates as "The soldiers captured several enemies.").
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