No. 371 in Czech
platí
"Platí" means "it applies," "it is valid," or "it pays."
In a sentence
Tento lístek platí jen na dnešní den.
This ticket is valid only for today.
In this sentence, 'platí' means 'is valid' or 'applies', indicating the time validity of the ticket.
Pán platí za svůj nákup v hotovosti.
The gentleman pays for his purchase in cash.
Here, 'platí' is used in the sense of 'pays', describing the act of transferring money to settle a transaction.
Platí, že kdo dřív přijde, ten dřív mele.
It is valid that 'the early bird catches the worm'.
In this context, 'platí' means 'holds true' or 'is valid', introducing a general proverb or rule.
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