No. 867 in Czech
tlakem
"Under pressure" or "by pressure."
In a sentence
Tlakem vody se otevřel ventil.
The valve opened due to the pressure of the water.
Here, 'tlakem' is used to indicate the means by which an action occurs, namely by the pressure exerted by water.
Závislý je často vystaven tlakem společnosti.
An addicted person is often subjected to pressure from society.
In this case, 'tlakem' refers to metaphorical pressure, representing societal expectations or judgment.
Materiál může být deformován tlakem.
The material can be deformed by pressure.
Here, 'tlakem' describes the application of a force that causes a physical change in the material.
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