No. 240 in Czech
síly
"Síly" in English means "forces" or "strengths" (plural form).
In a sentence
Sbíral své síly po náročném dni.
He was gathering his strength after a tough day.
Here, 'síly' refers to 'strength' or 'energy', emphasizing a recovery after exertion.
Spojili svoje síly na dokončení projektu.
They combined their efforts to finish the project.
In this sentence, 'síly' is used metaphorically to indicate combining forces or resources for a common goal.
Síly přírody dokážou být velkolepé.
The forces of nature can be spectacular.
Here, 'síly' refers to 'forces', specifically the elements or powers within nature.
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