No. 85 in Czech
země
"Země" means "earth," "land," or "country" in English.
In a sentence
Země je kulatá.
The Earth is round.
Here, 'země' refers to the planet Earth, highlighting its meaning as the world or the planet we live on.
Při kopání jsem našel poklad v zemi.
When digging, I found treasure in the ground.
In this sentence, 'země' means ground or soil, referring to the material of the surface one is digging in.
Česká republika je krásná země.
The Czech Republic is a beautiful country.
Here, 'země' signifies a country or nation, emphasizing a geopolitical region with cultural or national identity.
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