Translation of Czech word "zdržka" to English
zdržka
/zdraʐka/
How to use
Colloquial term for a delay or hold-up. Mezipřistání is better for a flight layover. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
delay / holdup (colloquial)
Example
Kvůli defektu jsme měli na cestě menší zdržku.
Because of a flat tire we had a small delay on the way.
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- menší zdržka— slight delay
- Kvůli defektu jsme měli na cestě menší zdržku.— Because of a flat tire we had a small delay on the way.
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What does the Czech word "zdržka" mean?▼
The Czech word "zdržka" means "delay / holdup (colloquial)" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kvůli defektu jsme měli na cestě menší zdržku." (which translates as "Because of a flat tire we had a small delay on the way.").
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