No. 234 in Czech
česko
"Česko" is the Czech word for "Czechia," the short name for the Czech Republic.
In a sentence
Česko je krásná země s bohatou historií.
Czechia is a beautiful country with a rich history.
'Česko' is used here as the official short name of the Czech Republic, referring to the country as a whole.
Přemýšlím, jaké je v Česku počasí na jaře.
I am wondering what the weather in Czechia is like in spring.
'Česko' is used in the prepositional case 'Česku,' indicating the location where the event (weather conditions) takes place.
Milujeme české tradice, které jsou v Česku stále živé.
We love Czech traditions, which are still alive in Czechia.
'Česko' appears in the prepositional case 'Česku', contextualizing traditions specific to the country.
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