No. 873 in Czech
utrpěl
"Suffered" or "sustained."
In a sentence
Po nehodě utrpěl vážná zranění.
After the accident, he sustained severe injuries.
Here, 'utrpěl' is used to describe experiencing or suffering a loss or harm.
Město utrpělo škody následkem povodně.
The city suffered damages as a result of the flood.
In this sentence, 'utrpělo' indicates that the city experienced damage due to external events.
Ve své sportovní kariéře nikdy neutrpěl žádnou vážnou porážku.
In his sports career, he never suffered any serious defeat.
The word 'utrpěl' here metaphorically represents experiencing failure or loss.
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