No. 982 in Czech
tun
The Czech word "tun" means "tons" in English, a unit of weight measurement.
In a sentence
Na staveništi bylo přivezeno několik tun písku.
Several tons of sand were delivered to the construction site.
The word 'tun' is used here to denote a unit of weight, meaning tons.
Tun ojetých aut čeká na prodej v hale.
A ton of used cars are waiting for sale in the hall.
'Tun' refers figuratively to an immense quantity, implying a large amount or number.
Tun jídla bylo připraveno na slavnost.
A ton of food was prepared for the celebration.
Here, 'tun' conveys the meaning of abundance, used metaphorically to express a large quantity.
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