No. 274 in Czech
takový
"Such" or "that kind of."
In a sentence
Takový byl plán od začátku.
That was the plan from the beginning.
Here, 'takový' is used to emphasize the specific nature or description of 'plan', indicating it was pre-determined or described earlier.
Chtěla bych mít takový domov, kde se budu cítit bezpečně.
I would like to have such a home where I will feel safe.
In this sentence, 'takový' expresses an ideal or desired quality of the 'home' the speaker hopes to have.
Proč jsi takový smutný?
Why are you so sad?
Here, 'takový' intensifies or highlights the emotional state, underlying the subjective perception of 'sad' by the speaker.
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