No. 40 in Czech
proti
"Proti" means "against" or "opposite" in English.
In a sentence
Jdu proti proudu.
I am walking against the current.
In this sentence, 'proti' is used to mean 'against,' indicating a direction opposing the flow of the current.
Jsou proti návrhu.
They are against the proposal.
Here, 'proti' is applied to express opposition to an idea or plan, showcasing its use in abstract contexts.
Bydlíme proti škole.
We live opposite the school.
In this instance, 'proti' means 'opposite,' highlighting its function as a spatial preposition in denoting position.
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