led
[ˈlɛt]masculine
The English word "ice" translates to Czech as led.
led refers to water in its frozen form.
Meaning: water in frozen form (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
In the genitive case, led changes to ledu. This form is used to indicate possession, quantity or after many prepositions.
Did you know?
- In Czech, the phrase ledy se lámou literally means 'the ice is breaking', but it is used idiomatically to say that a tense situation is finally relaxing or a deadlock is ending.
- Because January is the coldest month, the month leden is named directly after the word for ice, led.
- While led means ice, the word for 'ice cream' zmrzlina comes from the verb zmrznout, meaning 'to freeze'. This distinguishes a dessert from frozen water in a way that English does not.
Examples in context
- Přinesl jsem ti led.I brought you some ice.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say I brought you some ice using led.Tatoeba #8698608 by Ergulis, translation #2299564 by CK
- Prolomil se pod ním led.The ice broke under him.This sentence is useful for describing how the ice broke using led.Tatoeba #8112444 by Ergulis, translation #8112449 by Ergulis
- Ztuhlá voda se nazývá led.Solid water is called ice.This sentence is useful for stating that solid water is called ice using led.Tatoeba #12180983 by jms, translation #2659596 by WestofEden
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Example conversation
Tereza and Jan are preparing drinks for a party.
- TerezaMáš v lednici led?Do you have ice in the fridge?
- JanNe, musím ho koupit.No, I have to buy it.
- TerezaKup prosím hodně ledu.Please buy a lot of ice.
- JanDobře, koupím ho cestou.Okay, I will buy it on my way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice” translations and entries led, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
