dynamit
[ˈdɪnamɪt]neuter
The English word 'dynamite' is translated into Czech as dynamit.
dynamit refers to a class of explosives.
Meaning: class of explosives (noun)
Did you know?
- Czech has a specific word, odpalovat, which means 'to detonate' dynamite, but it is also used colloquially to mean 'to lose one's temper' or 'to go crazy'.
- The Czech word for 'fuse' used to ignite dynamit is zápalník, which literally translates to 'igniter' and can also refer to a person who provokes a fight.
- While dynamit is used for the substance, the Czech word for 'blast' or 'explosion' is výbuch, which is also the common word used to describe a 'hit' song or a sudden trend.
Examples in context
- Ten dynamit je velmi nebezpečný.That dynamite is very dangerous.
- Starý dynamit může být nestabilní.Old dynamite can be unstable.
- V historickém filmu použili dynamit.They used dynamite in the historical movie.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a construction project in a quarry.
- JakubJakube, máme už připravený dynamit?Jakub, do we have the dynamite ready?
- LucieAno, Lucie, je v bezpečné skříni.Yes, Lucie, it is in a safe cabinet.
- JakubKdy ho začneme používat?When will we start using it?
- LucieDynamit použijeme zítra ráno.We will use the dynamite tomorrow morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dynamite” translations and entries dynamit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
