No. 824 in Czech
hlavu
The Czech word "hlavu" means "head" (accusative singular form).
In a sentence
Musím si dát hlavu do chladu.
I need to cool my head.
Here, 'hlavu' is used as a direct object in the accusative case, referring to the person's head metaphorically to imply calming down.
Bolí mě hlava, asi mám migrénu.
My head hurts, I probably have a migraine.
In this sentence, 'hlava' is in the nominative case and refers directly to the physical head of a person.
Neztrácej hlavu, každý problém má řešení.
Don't lose your head; every problem has a solution.
This expression uses 'hlavu' metaphorically to mean staying calm and composed in stressful situations, and it is in the accusative case as the direct object of the verb 'ztrácej.'
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