No. 588 in Czech
vzhledem
"Vzhledem" means "considering" or "with regard to" in English.
In a sentence
Vzhledem k počasí zůstali doma.
Considering the weather, they stayed at home.
The word 'vzhledem' is used to mean 'considering' when followed by 'k' to introduce reasoning.
Vzhledem ke svým zkušenostem byl vybrán na vedoucí pozici.
Given his experience, he was chosen for the leading position.
Here 'vzhledem' connotes 'given' implying causality or rationale for actions taken.
Vzhledem k aktuální situaci odložili schůzku.
Due to the current situation, they postponed the meeting.
In this context, 'vzhledem' is utilized to indicate 'due to' reflecting a cause or reason for a decision.
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