No. 863 in Czech
soupeře
The Czech word "soupeře" means "opponent" or "rival" in English.
In a sentence
Sledoval svého soupeře na šachovnici.
He observed his opponent on the chessboard.
Here, 'soupeře' means 'opponent' specifically in the context of a competition or game.
Respektoval soupeře za jeho obratnost a schopnosti.
He respected his opponent for his agility and skills.
In this sentence, 'soupeře' is used to denote an adversary in a positive light, highlighting skill and mutual respect.
Připravil se pečlivě, aby porazil svého soupeře.
He prepared carefully to defeat his opponent.
In this example, 'soupeře' refers to a rival in a competitive scenario.
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