No. 383 in Czech
proto
"Proto" in Czech means "therefore" or "that's why."
In a sentence
Nepřipravil jsem se na test, a proto jsem neuspěl.
I did not prepare for the test, and therefore I failed.
Here, "proto" means "therefore" as it introduces the consequence of the prior clause.
Mám rád sport, proto chodím často běhat.
I like sports, therefore I go running often.
In this sentence, "proto" also means "therefore," showing the reason behind the action.
Řekla mi to, proto aby mě varovala.
She told me that in order to warn me.
Here, "proto aby" is used to indicate purpose, translating to "in order to."
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