útok
[ˈuːtok]masculine
The English word attack can be translated into Czech as útok or napadení.
Meaning: attempt to cause damage, injury, or death (noun)
Ways to say it
| Czech | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| útok | [ˈuːtok] (narrow) | masculine |
| napadení | [ˈnapadɛɲiː] (narrow) | neuter |
Both terms refer to an attempt to cause damage, injury or death. The verb útočit can mean to apply violent force or to aggressively challenge someone with words.
Which one should you use?
útok is a masculine noun often used for sudden, aggressive or military-style strikes. In contrast, napadení is a neuter noun often used for the act of physical assault or the state of being victimized.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun útok changes to útoku when used after the preposition pod in the phrase pod útokem (under attack).
Did you know?
- The word napadení comes from the root pad-, which relates to falling, suggesting the victim is often 'knocked down' or caught off guard.
- In Czech sports commentary, útok is used not just for a physical charge, but to describe the offensive line of a team.
- Czech speakers use útok to describe a sudden surge of a disease or a biological 'attack' on the immune system.
Examples in context
- Rusko je pod útokem.Russia is under attack.This sentence shows the use of útok in the phrase 'under attack'.Tatoeba #6964182 by singpao, translation #6963978 by OsoHombre
- Nejlepší obrana je útok.Attack is the best form of defense.This sentence uses útok in a common proverb about defense.Tatoeba #10480632 by aldar, translation #240888 by CK
- Při útoku nebyl nikdo zraněn.Nobody was wounded in the attack.This sentence demonstrates the use of útok to describe an event where no one was wounded.Tatoeba #9833877 by Ergulis, translation #9833873 by CK
- Armáda provedla útok na nepřátelský tábor.The army executed an attack on the enemy camp.
- Viděl jsem, jak se dva mladíci chozením na hubu vyřizovali účty.I saw two young guys physically attacking each other to settle a score.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jan and Jana are discussing a news report about a cyber attack.
- JanSlyšela jsi o tom novém útoku na banku?Did you hear about that new attack on the bank?
- JanaAno, byl to hrozný útok na jejich systém.Yes, it was a terrible attack on their system.
- JanMyslíš, že jsou data teď v bezpečí?Do you think the data is safe now?
- JanaDoufám, že mají dobrou ochranu.I hope they have good protection.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “attack” translations and entries útok, napadení, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
