No. 29 in Czech
při
The Czech word "při" translates to "at," "by," or "during," depending on context.
In a sentence
Při studiu hudby se člověk učí trpělivosti.
When studying music, one learns patience.
The word 'při' here is used to mean 'during' or 'while,' describing an activity occurring in the context of another activity.
Loučil se při západu slunce.
He said goodbye during the sunset.
In this sentence, 'při' indicates the time context in which the event took place, specifically 'at the time of' or 'during' sunset.
Byl raněn při bitvě.
He was wounded in the battle.
Here, 'při' expresses the setting or occurrence context, meaning 'in the course of,' referencing an event (the battle).
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