No. 891 in Czech
zápasy
"Zápasy" in English means "matches" or "fights," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Včera jsme sledovali dva zápasy fotbalu v televizi.
Yesterday, we watched two football matches on television.
Here, 'zápasy' refers to 'matches' or 'games,' representing competitive events in sports.
Jeho zápasy s nemocí ho posílily a učinily odolnějším.
His struggles with illness strengthened him and made him more resilient.
In this sentence, 'zápasy' means 'struggles' or 'fights,' used metaphorically to describe efforts against adversity.
Diskutovali jsme o historických zápasech za svobodu a rovnost.
We discussed the historical struggles for freedom and equality.
Here, 'zápasy' signifies historical 'struggles' or 'battles,' referring to efforts in sociopolitical contexts.
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