No. 628 in Czech
radost
The Czech word "radost" means "joy" in English.
In a sentence
Dítě prožívalo radost, když dostalo novou hračku.
The child experienced joy when it received a new toy.
In this sentence, 'radost' is used to express a general feeling of happiness and contentment as experienced emotionally by the child.
Mám radost, že tě znovu vidím.
I am happy to see you again.
Here, 'radost' conveys personal happiness or pleasure derived from a direct event or situation, showing a first-person emotional perspective.
Je radostí vidět, jak se zahrada na jaře rozkvétá.
It is a joy to see the garden bloom in spring.
This sentence uses 'radost' to characterize an action or experience as being inherently delightful or pleasing, emphasizing observation and perspective.
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