No. 154 in Czech
státní
The Czech word "státní" means "state" or "national" in English.
In a sentence
Toto je státní vlajka České republiky.
This is the national flag of the Czech Republic.
In this sentence, 'státní' modifies 'vlajka,' denoting that the flag pertains to the nation.
Pracuje na státní škole jako učitel.
He works at a public school as a teacher.
Here, 'státní' describes 'škole,' indicating that the school is maintained by the state or government.
Mezi svátky patří státní svátky i církevní svátky.
Among holidays, there are state holidays and religious holidays.
In this context, 'státní' specifies 'svátky,' meaning holidays designated and regulated by the government.
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