Translation of Czech word "čuchat" to English
čuchat
/t͡ʃuxat/
Meaning
VerbTo sniff; to smell something by inhaling through the nose (colloquial, standard form is 'čichat').
How to use
Imperfective verb: čuchám, čucháš. Means 'to sniff'. Colloquial; the standard form is 'čichat'. Perfective: čuchnout. Czech verbs conjugate for person and number, with perfective/imperfective aspect pairs central to everyday speech.
🇬🇧 English
to sniff / smell
Example
Pes zvědavě čuchá ke dveřím.
The dog curiously sniffs at the door.
Čuchni si k tomu mléku, jestli není zkažené.
Sniff this milk to check it isn't spoiled.
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- cítit vůni— smell a fragrance
- Pes zvědavě čichá ke stromu.— The dog curiously sniffs at the tree.
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What does the Czech word "čuchat" mean?▼
The Czech word "čuchat" means "to sniff / smell" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Pes zvědavě čuchá ke dveřím." (which translates as "The dog curiously sniffs at the door.").
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