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East and Central Africa Vocabulary
coastline
coastline
[Podstatné jméno]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

pobřeží, pobřežní čára

pobřeží, pobřežní čára

Ex: The rugged coastline stretched for miles. 
rugged
rugged
[Přídavné jméno]

(of land or terrain) rough, uneven, and often difficult to navigate, with features such as steep slopes or rocky surfaces

členitý, strmý

členitý, strmý

Ex: The rugged mountains were difficult to climb. 
fertile
fertile
[Přídavné jméno]

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

úrodný

úrodný

Ex: The fertile soil in the valley yielded abundant harvests of wheat and corn each year. 
plain
plain
[Podstatné jméno]

a vast area of flat land

pláň, rovina

pláň, rovina

Ex: The Great Plains in the United States stretch for miles, offering a stunning view of endless flatlands. 
ethnic group
ethnic group
[Podstatné jméno]

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

etnická skupina, etnikum

etnická skupina, etnikum

Ex: The country is home to many ethnic groups. 
close-knit
close-knit
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

soudržný, semknutý

soudržný, semknutý

Ex: The residents of the small town were known for their close-knit community, always ready to lend a helping hand to their neighbors. 
valued
valued
[Přídavné jméno]

highly regarded or appreciated

ceněný, vážený

ceněný, vážený

Ex: His valued contributions were recognized at the meeting. 
to [hold] a place

to have importance or value within a particular field, group, or context

Ex: That memory still holds a place in her heart. 
to look to
to look to
[sloveso]

to rely on someone or something for guidance, support, or assistance

spoléhat na, důvěřovat

spoléhat na, důvěřovat

Ex: As the team captain, we look to you for guidance and leadership. 
wisdom
wisdom
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

moudrost

moudrost

Ex: The wisdom of the elderly woman was evident in the way she calmly solved problems that others found overwhelming. 
hospitality
hospitality
[Podstatné jméno]

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

pohostinnost

pohostinnost

warmly
warmly
[Příslovce]

in a way that expresses friendliness, kindness, or support

vřele, přátelsky

vřele, přátelsky

Ex: They were warmly welcomed by the community. 
present-day
present-day
[Přídavné jméno]

existing or occurring in the current period

současný, dnešní

současný, dnešní

Ex: Present-day technology allows us to connect with anyone around the world in real time. 
identity
identity
[Podstatné jméno]

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

identita, individuální charakteristika

identita, individuální charakteristika

civil war
civil war
[Podstatné jméno]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

občanská válka, vnitřní konflikt

občanská válka, vnitřní konflikt

Ex: The American Civil War was fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues of slavery and states' rights. 
resilient
resilient
[Přídavné jméno]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

odolný,  houževnatý

odolný, houževnatý

Ex: The resilient athlete quickly recovered from a minor injury and returned to the competition. 
arid
arid
[Přídavné jméno]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

vyprahlý, suchý

vyprahlý, suchý

Ex: The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation. 
semi-arid
semi-arid
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by receiving very little rainfall, often with erratic precipitation patterns and a tendency towards drought conditions, but not as extreme as arid climates

Ex: The semiarid region experiences frequent droughts due to its low and unpredictable rainfall. 
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. 
elevation
elevation
[Podstatné jméno]

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

nadmořská výška, výšina

nadmořská výška, výšina

Ex: The mountain climber reached an elevation of 4,000 meters before encountering thin air. 
coastal
coastal
[Přídavné jméno]

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

pobřežní, přímořský

pobřežní, přímořský

Ex: Coastal erosion is a natural process that reshapes shorelines over time. 
marine life
marine life
[Podstatné jméno]

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

mořský život, mořská fauna

mořský život, mořská fauna

Ex: Marine life includes fish, whales, and dolphins. 
coral reef
coral reef
[Podstatné jméno]

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

korálový útes, korálová bariéra

korálový útes, korálová bariéra

Ex: The coral reef near the island is teeming with colorful fish. 
diver
diver
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who jumps into a body of water as a sport

potápěč, skokan do vody

potápěč, skokan do vody

Ex: The diver executed a flawless somersault before entering the water. 
enthusiast
enthusiast
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

nadšenec, milovník

nadšenec, milovník

Ex: She is a fitness enthusiast who exercises daily. 
in terms of
in terms of
[předložka]

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

z hlediska, pokud jde o

z hlediska, pokud jde o

Ex: In terms of performance, the new car outperforms its competitors in terms of speed and acceleration. 
species
species
[Podstatné jméno]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

druh, druhy

druh, druhy

Ex: The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor. 
to adapt
to adapt
[sloveso]

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

přizpůsobit se, adaptovat se

přizpůsobit se, adaptovat se

Ex: After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture. 
gazelle
gazelle
[Podstatné jméno]

a small to medium-sized antelope species known for its graceful appearance, slender body, and distinctive curved horns

gazela, antilopa

gazela, antilopa

warthog
warthog
[Podstatné jméno]

a wild pig with a pair of tusks that lives in sub-Saharan Africa and feeds on vegetables

prase bradavičnaté, africký divočák

prase bradavičnaté, africký divočák

to roam
to roam
[sloveso]

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

toulat se, bloudit

toulat se, bloudit

Ex: On lazy Sunday afternoons, I love to roam through the quiet streets of the old town. 
ostrich
ostrich
[Podstatné jméno]

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

pštros, rychlý a velký pták

pštros, rychlý a velký pták

Ex: The ostrich can run up to 40 miles per hour to escape predators. 
distinctive
distinctive
[Přídavné jméno]

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

charakteristický, výrazný

charakteristický, výrazný

Ex: Her distinctive laugh could be heard from across the room, making her easily recognizable in a crowd. 
ongoing
ongoing
[Přídavné jméno]

currently occurring or continuing

probíhající, pokračující

probíhající, pokračující

Ex: The ongoing investigation into the crime has involved multiple law enforcement agencies. 
cuisine
cuisine
[Podstatné jméno]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

kuchyně

kuchyně

Ex: They sampled a variety of Asian cuisine, including sushi, dim sum, and curry. 
cumin
cumin
[Podstatné jméno]

the scented seed of a herb of carrot family that is used as a seasoning

kmín, kmínové semínko

kmín, kmínové semínko

Ex: He discovered a new recipe that combined cumin with paprika and garlic. 
cardamom
cardamom
[Podstatné jméno]

the scented seeds of a plant of the ginger family, used as a seasoning or herbal medicine

kardamom, amom

kardamom, amom

Ex: As I baked a loaf of cardamom bread, the kitchen filled with the comforting scent of warm spices. 
clove
clove
[Podstatné jméno]

the dried brown flower bud of a tropical tree that is used as a spice

hřebíček, poupě hřebíčku

hřebíček, poupě hřebíčku

Ex: Chewing on a clove can help alleviate a toothache. 
spongy
spongy
[Přídavné jméno]

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

houbovitý, pórovitý

houbovitý, pórovitý

Ex: The bread was spongy, with a light and airy texture inside. 
topping
topping
[Podstatné jméno]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

poleva, topping

poleva, topping

Ex: She added cheese as a topping for her pizza. 
ghee
ghee
[Podstatné jméno]

an aromatic and rich form of clarified butter widely used in Indian cuisine

přepuštěné máslo, ghee

přepuštěné máslo, ghee

Ex: I spread a layer of fragrant ghee on my toast, enjoying its smooth texture and delightful richness. 
to brew
to brew
[sloveso]

to make a drink, such as tea or coffee, or soup by soaking ingredients in hot water

připravovat, vařit

připravovat, vařit

Ex: She likes to brew her coffee with freshly ground beans every morning. 
nutritious
nutritious
[Přídavné jméno]

(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

výživný, potravný

výživný, potravný

Ex: The nutritious salad was packed with fresh vegetables and leafy greens. 
wisdom
wisdom
[Podstatné jméno]

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

moudrost, erudice

moudrost, erudice

theme
theme
[Podstatné jméno]

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

téma, motiv

téma, motiv

to [take] pride in {sb/sth}

to feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities

Ex: Parents often take pride in their children's academic success. 
string instrument
string instrument
[Podstatné jméno]

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

strunný nástroj, chordofon

strunný nástroj, chordofon

Ex: The violin is a popular string instrument used in both classical and contemporary music. 
rhythmic
rhythmic
[Přídavné jméno]

having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events

rytmický, pravidelný

rytmický, pravidelný

Ex: The rhythmic tapping of the drum set the pace for the band. 
clapping
clapping
[Podstatné jméno]

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

potlesk, tleskání

potlesk, tleskání

woven
woven
[Přídavné jméno]

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

tkaný, spletený

tkaný, spletený

mat
mat
[Podstatné jméno]

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

podložka, rohožka

podložka, rohožka

Ex: After the workout, he rolled up the mat and stored it in the designated area for exercise equipment. 
pottery
pottery
[Podstatné jméno]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

keramika, hrnčířství

keramika, hrnčířství

to express
to express
[sloveso]

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

vyjádřit, projevit

vyjádřit, projevit

Ex: The artist expresses emotions through vibrant colors in her paintings. 
creativity
creativity
[Podstatné jméno]

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

kreativita

kreativita

to draw
to draw
[sloveso]

to obtain or derive information, knowledge, or inspiration from a specified origin

čerpat, získat

čerpat, získat

Ex: In his research paper, the scholar drew insights from ancient texts to support his argument. 
inspiration
inspiration
[Podstatné jméno]

something created through original thought and effort

inspirace, tvorba

inspirace, tvorba

Ex: The novel was an inspiration shaped by years of experience. 
surroundings
surroundings
[Podstatné jméno]

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

okolí,  prostředí

okolí, prostředí

Ex: The serene surroundings of the garden offered a perfect escape from city life. 
to rely on
to rely on
[sloveso]

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

spoléhat se na, záviset na

spoléhat se na, záviset na

Ex: The company relies on its dedicated employees to succeed. 
livestock
livestock
[Podstatné jméno]

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

dobytek, hospodářská zvířata

dobytek, hospodářská zvířata

Ex: The farm had a variety of livestock, including cows, pigs, and sheep. 
herding
herding
[Podstatné jméno]

the activity of guiding, managing, and caring for groups of livestock

Ex: Herding remains an important source of income in the region. 
to raise
to raise
[sloveso]

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

chovat, pěstovat

chovat, pěstovat

Ex: Farmers cleared the land in order to raise cattle. 
maize
maize
[Podstatné jméno]

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

kukuřice, kukuřičné klasy

kukuřice, kukuřičné klasy

Ex: As the summer sun set, a family gathered in the backyard, grilling maize skewers alongside juicy grilled meats. 
telecommunication
telecommunication
[Podstatné jméno]

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

telekomunikace, elektronická komunikace

telekomunikace, elektronická komunikace

entrepreneurial
entrepreneurial
[Přídavné jméno]

related to starting and managing business ventures, often involving innovation and taking risks

podnikatelský

podnikatelský

Ex: The entrepreneurial mindset values creativity, adaptability, and resilience. 
obstacle
obstacle
[Podstatné jméno]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

obtíž, výzva

obtíž, výzva

Ex: Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success. 
to recite
to recite
[sloveso]

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

recitovat, přednášet zpaměti

recitovat, přednášet zpaměti

Ex: The student recites the multiplication table in class. 
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