No. 329 in Czech
jiný
"Jiný" means "different" or "other."
In a sentence
Vybral jsem jinou cestu domů.
I chose a different way home.
Here, 'jiný' (jinou, in the accusative case) is used as an adjective to describe a different choice or alternative.
Tento obchod je jiný než ten předchozí.
This store is different from the previous one.
Here, 'jiný' serves as an adjective to indicate a dissimilarity or a distinction.
Vidím, že dnes máš na sobě něco jiného.
I see that you are wearing something different today.
Here, 'jiný' (jiného, in modified form due to 'něco') is used to describe something distinct or unconventional.
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