Czech Word of the Day
klíč
/KLEECH/ • noun — 12th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: a small metal instrument used to open locks; also used figuratively for something essential or crucial
Examples
- Kde mám ten klíč od bytu?
(Where is the key to the apartment?) - Bez klíče to auto nenastartuje.
(Without the key the car won't start.) - Jeho rada byla klíčem k vyřešení problému.
(His advice was the key to solving the problem.)
Synonyms
- klíček
- heslo
Use 'klíč' for a physical key (door, car) and metaphorically for something essential ('klíč k úspěchu' = 'the key to success'). Remember Czech nouns change endings by case and number (plural 'klíče', genitive singular 'klíče', instrumental 'klíčem').
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