No. 652 in Czech
životní
"Životní" means "life" or "of life" in English, often relating to life or living.
In a sentence
Každý člověk má své vlastní životní cíle.
Every person has their own life goals.
Here, 'životní' means 'life-related', describing 'goals' pertaining to a person's life.
Zjistil jsem, že to bylo mé životní rozhodnutí.
I realized that this was my life-changing decision.
In this context, 'životní' conveys something of great importance or critical impact on one's life.
Ochrana životního prostředí je důležitá pro budoucí generace.
Protecting the environment is important for future generations.
Here, 'životní' modifies 'prostředí' (environment), referring to aspects concerning life or livelihood.
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