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Central and Eastern Europe Vocabulary
vast
vast
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

rozsáhlý, ohromný

rozsáhlý, ohromný

Ex: The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them. 
to cover
to cover
[sloveso]

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

pokrývat, rozprostírat se na

pokrývat, rozprostírat se na

Ex: The grounds covered eight acres. 
to stretch
to stretch
[sloveso]

to cover a significant distance or expanse

rozprostírat se, táhnout se

rozprostírat se, táhnout se

Ex: The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside. 
breathtaking
breathtaking
[Přídavné jméno]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

dechberoucí, úžasný

dechberoucí, úžasný

Ex: The ballet performance was simply breathtaking, with its graceful movements and stunning choreography. 
landscape
landscape
[Podstatné jméno]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

krajina, panoráma

krajina, panoráma

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
diverse
diverse
[Přídavné jméno]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

různorodý, rozmanitý

různorodý, rozmanitý

Ex: The team consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of experiences and perspectives to the table. 
countryside
countryside
[Podstatné jméno]

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

venkov, venkovská oblast

venkov, venkovská oblast

Ex: They enjoyed taking long walks in the peaceful countryside. 
grand
grand
[Přídavné jméno]

magnificent in size and appearance

velkolepý, nádherný

velkolepý, nádherný

Ex: The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight. 
to span
to span
[sloveso]

to extend from one side to the other

překlenout, rozprostírat se

překlenout, rozprostírat se

Ex: The bridge spans the river, linking both sides. 
time zone
time zone
[Podstatné jméno]

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

časové pásmo

časové pásmo

Ex: The conference call was scheduled to accommodate participants in different time zones. 
wide-eyed
wide-eyed
[Přídavné jméno]

having eyes fully open, often showing surprise, wonder, or innocence

s otevřenýma očima, ohromený

s otevřenýma očima, ohromený

tundra
tundra
[Podstatné jméno]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

tundra, tundrová oblast

tundra, tundrová oblast

Ex: The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life. 
wheat
wheat
[Podstatné jméno]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

pšenice, pšeničné zrno

pšenice, pšeničné zrno

Ex: The recipe called for wheat to be ground into flour for making bread. 
mountain range
mountain range
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of mountains or hills in a line

horský hřeben, pohoří

horský hřeben, pohoří

Ex: The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. 
freshwater
freshwater
[Podstatné jméno]

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

sladká voda, neslaná voda

sladká voda, neslaná voda

to [miss] the (boat|bus)

to lose the chance to take advantage of something, particularly a good opportunity

propásnout příležitost, zmeškat šanci

propásnout příležitost, zmeškat šanci

Ex: I wanted to buy the tickets, but I missed the boat. 
to rule
to rule
[sloveso]

to control and be in charge of a country

vládnout, panovat

vládnout, panovat

Ex: The monarch ruled the kingdom with absolute authority. 
czar
czar
[Podstatné jméno]

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

car

car

ruler
ruler
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who controls or leads a country, territory, or group of people

vládce, vůdce

vládce, vůdce

Ex: The ruler of the kingdom made decisions that affected all its citizens. 
revolution
revolution
[Podstatné jméno]

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

revoluce

revoluce

Ex: The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. 
to lead
to lead
[sloveso]

to be the cause of something

vést k, způsobit

vést k, způsobit

Ex: Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain. 
state
state
[Podstatné jméno]

a country under the control of one government

stát, národ

stát, národ

Ex: The United States is a powerful state with significant influence in global politics and economics. 
major power
major power
[Podstatné jméno]

a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

velmoc, velká mocnost

velmoc, velká mocnost

cold war
cold war
[Podstatné jméno]

a state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States

studená válka, nepřímý konflikt

studená válka, nepřímý konflikt

to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

dávat pozor, hlídat

dávat pozor, hlídat

Ex: The security guard was instructed to keep an eye on the surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the premises. 
to break apart

to fall into pieces or separate

rozpadat se, oddělit se

rozpadat se, oddělit se

Ex: The old bridge started to break apart because of the weather. 
dumpling
dumpling
[Podstatné jméno]

a dish consisting of small balls of dough that can be baked, fried, or boiled, served with meat

knedlík, ravioli

knedlík, ravioli

cabbage
cabbage
[Podstatné jméno]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

zelí, hlávkové zelí

zelí, hlávkové zelí

Ex: She prepared a delicious coleslaw using fresh cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. 
ballet company
ballet company
[Podstatné jméno]

a company that produces ballets

baletní soubor

baletní soubor

ballet
ballet
[Podstatné jméno]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

balet

balet

Ex: The ballet performance captivated the audience with its elegant choreography and beautiful music. 
the cream of the crop

*** the very best of a particular group of people or things.

Ex: The medical school's graduates are considered to be the cream of the crop and can get jobs wherever they want to. 
when it comes to {sth}

used to refer to a particular topic or situation when discussing or considering something

Ex: When it comes to solving problems, she always finds creative solutions. 
fortress
fortress
[Podstatné jméno]

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

pevnost, citadela

pevnost, citadela

Ex: The ancient fortress stood atop the hill, overlooking the surrounding countryside. 
public square
public square
[Podstatné jméno]

an open area at the meeting of two or more streets

veřejné náměstí

veřejné náměstí

to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The wedding will take place in a beautiful garden by the lake. 
dome
dome
[Podstatné jméno]

a building's roof that is rounded

kopule, kupole

kopule, kupole

Ex: The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight. 
fairy tale
fairy tale
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

pohádka, kouzelný příběh

pohádka, kouzelný příběh

Ex: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
canal
canal
[Podstatné jméno]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

kanál, vodní cesta

kanál, vodní cesta

Ex: The ship sailed through the canal, heading toward the harbor. 
palace
palace
[Podstatné jméno]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palác, zámek

palác, zámek

Ex: The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents. 
richness
richness
[Podstatné jméno]

the property of being extremely abundant

bohatství, hojnost

bohatství, hojnost

by surprise
by surprise
[Příslovce]

in a sudden or unexpected way

překvapivě, náhle

překvapivě, náhle

Ex: Her resignation took everyone by surprise. 
to [make] the best of {sth}

to take advantage of an unpromising situation or circumstance

Ex: I know this data entry job isn't what you wanted for a career, but for the time being try and make the best of it. 
pancake
pancake
[Podstatné jméno]

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

palačinka, lívance

palačinka, lívance

Ex: She flipped the pancake onto the griddle, eagerly awaiting the golden-brown perfection on the other side. 
sledding
sledding
[Podstatné jméno]

the practice of riding a sled on snow as a sport or hobby

sáňkování, sáňkařský sport

sáňkování, sáňkařský sport

ice skating
ice skating
[Podstatné jméno]

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

bruslení, krasobruslení

bruslení, krasobruslení

Ex: She enjoys ice skating as a way to stay active and have fun during the winter months. 
to mark
to mark
[sloveso]

to recognize or commemorate a significant occasion by performing a specific action or ritual

označit, oslavit

označit, oslavit

Ex: The community marks Independence Day with a grand parade through the streets, followed by fireworks in the evening. 
parade
parade
[Podstatné jméno]

a military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected

přehlídka

přehlídka

Ex: Soldiers marched in perfect synchronization during the Independence Day parade. 
railway
railway
[Podstatné jméno]

a track with rails along which trains run

železnice, železniční trať

železnice, železniční trať

Ex: The train sped along the railway toward the next station. 
along the way

during movement from one place to another

Ex: We stopped at several villages along the way. 
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