Translation of Czech word "úvěr" to English
úvěr
/uːvɛr/
Meaning
NounAn act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.
How to use
Masculine inanimate noun. Formal banking term, synonymous with 'půjčka'. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
loan
Example
Banka mi schválila úvěr na koupi bytu.
The bank approved a loan for me to buy an apartment.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- vzít si úvěr— take a loan
- Díky půjčce, kterou mi John poskytl, jsem mohl zaplatit školné na nadcházející semestr.— Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Czech word "úvěr" mean?▼
The Czech word "úvěr" means "loan" in English.
How do you pronounce the Czech word "úvěr"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Banka mi schválila úvěr na koupi bytu." (which translates as "The bank approved a loan for me to buy an apartment.").
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