Translation of Czech word "zpožděný" to English
zpožděný
/zpoʐdɛɲɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveArriving or happening later than scheduled or expected; delayed.
How to use
Adjective from the past participle of 'zpozdit se'. zpožděný vlak = delayed train. Adverb: zpožděně. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
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Example
Vlak je dnes zpožděný o dvacet minut.
The train is twenty minutes delayed today.
Můj let byl kvůli bouři zpožděný.
My flight was delayed because of the storm.
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Common phrases
- zpožděný vlak— delayed train
- Můj let byl kvůli bouři zpožděný.— My flight was delayed because of the storm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Czech word "zpožděný" mean?▼
The Czech word "zpožděný" means "late" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vlak je dnes zpožděný o dvacet minut." (which translates as "The train is twenty minutes delayed today.").
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