No. 168 in Czech
čeká
"Čeká" means "waits" or "is waiting" in English.
In a sentence
On čeká na odpověď.
He is waiting for an answer.
In this sentence, 'čeká' refers to the action of waiting or expecting something, in this case, an answer.
Tým čeká na letišti.
The team is waiting at the airport.
Here, 'čeká' is used to describe the team's act of anticipation or waiting, indicating their location as well.
Čeká ho těžký úkol.
A difficult task awaits him.
In this context, 'čeká' is used metaphorically, implying that something (a difficult task) is ahead of or is in store for someone.
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