běžná slova
The English phrase "common words" is běžná slova in Czech.
The phrase refers to words that are used frequently in everyday speech or writing.
Did you know?
- The adjective běžná comes from the verb běhat, which means 'to run'. Literally, it suggests that these words are 'running' or 'flowing' through speech.
- While běžná describes things that are common or routine, the Czech word for 'common' in terms of shared or public ownership is společná.
- While běžná works for 'common', if you want to describe something as 'popular' among people, you must use the word oblíbená.
Examples in context
- Musíme se naučit tato běžná slova.We must learn these common words.
- V učebnici jsou jen běžná slova.There are only common words in the textbook.
- Tato běžná slova se používají často.These common words are used often.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their Czech vocabulary study.
- TomášStuduješ jenom ta běžná slova?Are you only studying those common words?
- TerezaAno, chci mít dobrý základ.Yes, I want to have a good foundation.
- TomášTo je dobrý nápad, Terezo.That is a good idea, Tereza.
- TerezaDěkuji, Tomáši.Thank you, Tomáš.
