Translation of Czech word "zpoždění" to English
zpoždění
/zpoʒdɛɲɛ/
Meaning
NounA period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
How to use
Neuter noun. Very common in public transport announcements. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
delay
Example
Vlak měl kvůli bouřce půlhodinové zpoždění.
The train had a half-hour delay due to the storm.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- velké zpoždění— big delay
- Vlak měl kvůli bouřce půlhodinové zpoždění.— The train had a half-hour delay due to the storm.
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What does the Czech word "zpoždění" mean?▼
The Czech word "zpoždění" means "delay" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vlak měl kvůli bouřce půlhodinové zpoždění." (which translates as "The train had a half-hour delay due to the storm.").
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