No. 380 in Czech
úřady
Offices or authorities.
In a sentence
Úřady rozhodly o změně zákona.
The authorities decided on a change to the law.
Here, the word 'úřady' is used to mean 'authorities,' referring to governmental or official bodies that make decisions.
Obrátil se na místní úřady s žádostí o pomoc.
He turned to the local offices with a request for help.
In this context, 'úřady' refers to 'offices,' specifically public administrative offices or departments.
Úřady mají na starosti vydávání pasů.
The offices are responsible for issuing passports.
Here, 'úřady' is used to indicate governmental offices or institutions that have specific administrative responsibilities.
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