Translation of Czech word "zápas" to English
zápas
/ˈzaːpas/
Meaning
NounA contest between two individuals or teams, especially in sports such as wrestling, football, or hockey; a match, bout, or struggle.
How to use
Masculine inanimate noun. Means 'match, bout, contest' in sports, or more generally 'a struggle'.
🇬🇧 English
match / bout / contest
Example
Fotbalový zápas skončil remízou.
The football match ended in a draw.
Sledovali jsme napínavý hokejový zápas.
We watched an exciting hockey match.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- vyhrát zápas— win a match
- Sledovali jsme napínavý hokejový zápas.— We watched an exciting hockey match.
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What does the Czech word "zápas" mean?▼
The Czech word "zápas" means "match / bout / contest" in English.
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