a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom
maxima, princip
a protective sheath for a sword, dagger, or other bladed weapon
pochva, nůžky na meč
the latest fashion trend or style of the time
móda, vogue
a piece of fabric used to wrap a deceased person's body for burial or cremation
rubáš, pohřební plátno
a task, duty, or responsibility that someone is required to fulfill, often implying a burden or difficulty associated with it
břemeno, odpovědnost
a representative or characteristic sample that is examined or analyzed to gain insights or understanding of a particular group or category
vzorek, exemplář
a privilege reserved solely for a specific person or group by virtue of hereditary status, official rank, or institutional authority
privilégium, výsada
the act of surrounding the enemy, a town, etc. and cutting off their supplies so that they would surrender
obležení, blokáda
a territory or area of land governed by a monarch or sovereign ruler
království, panství
a large crack or fissure, especially in a glacier or ice sheet
trhlina, prasklina
a musical composition that is written for one or more solo instruments and accompanied by an orchestra with three movements
koncert
the symbol & used in writing to signify the word 'and'
ampersand, znak a
the front line or leading contingent of an army or military force
předvoj, přední linie
a small remaining amount or part of a thing after it has been taken, used, etc.
zbytek, zůstatek
an official responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific district or community
konstábl, policista
the distance below the top surface of something
hloubka, dno
a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws
ikonoklasta, ničitel model
a small opening that allows air, water, or other substances to flow into or out of a confined space or container
otvor, vstup
a person considered dishonest, mischievous, or defiant
lotr, podvodník
a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment
koketa
