No. 164 in Czech
hlavně
"Mainly" or "primarily."
In a sentence
Učím se hlavně český jazyk, abych mohl lépe komunikovat.
I am mostly learning Czech to communicate better.
Here, 'hlavně' implies 'primarily' or 'mainly,' indicating the primary focus of the activity.
Večeře byla skvělá, hlavně dezert.
The dinner was great, especially the dessert.
In this sentence, 'hlavně' means 'especially,' emphasizing the dessert as a notable part of the dinner.
Hlavně nezapomeň zítra přijít včas.
Above all, do not forget to come on time tomorrow.
This usage of 'hlavně' translates to 'above all,' stressing the importance of punctuality.
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