potok
[ˈpotok]masculine
The Czech word for creek is potok.
potok is used to refer to a stream of water.
Meaning: stream of water (noun)
Which one should you use?
While potok refers to a small stream or creek, the word řeka is used for a larger river.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
potok is a masculine noun. The plural form is potoky. It follows standard masculine inanimate declension, such as the dative/locative form potoku.
Did you know?
- In Czech folklore, certain potoky were believed to be inhabited by water spirits that could lead travelers astray.
- The word potok is often used in the term potok vědomí, which is the Czech translation for 'stream of consciousness' in psychology and literature.
- In Czech, the word potůček is a common diminutive of potok, used to describe an especially tiny, charming creek.
Examples in context
- Malý potok teče přes skály.A small creek flows over the rocks.
- Ten potok je velmi studený.That creek is very cold.
Example conversation
Tomáš and Jana are walking in the forest.
- TomášSlyšíš ten potok blízko od nás?Do you hear that creek near us?
- JanaAno, slyším ho, Tomáši.Yes, I hear it, Tomáš.
- TomášPojďme se podívat na ten potok.Let's go look at the creek.
- JanaDobře, pojďme.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “creek” translations and entries potok, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
