No. 196 in Czech
prý
"Prý" means "apparently" or "supposedly."
In a sentence
Prý se dnes večer očekává déšť.
It is said that rain is expected this evening.
The word 'prý' is used to relay information that has been heard or reported by someone else without firsthand confirmation.
Říkají, že prý je ta nová kavárna výborná.
They say that the new café is supposedly excellent.
Here, 'prý' introduces hearsay or a claim made by others that might not be verified.
Prý byl unavený, proto neodpověděl na zprávu.
Supposedly, he was tired, which is why he did not respond to the message.
In this sentence, 'prý' signals speculation or information presumed true by a third party.
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