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Atrocity
[ Podstatné jméno ]
a
ə
t
t
r
r
o
ɑ
c
s
i
ə
t
t
y
i
(ohavnost)

(ohavnost)

atrocita

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

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After the war ended, several leaders were put on trial for the atrocities they had sanctioned.
The museum had an exhibit dedicated to the atrocities of war, showcasing the harsh realities many had faced.
Admiral
[ Podstatné jméno ]
a
æ
d
d
m
m
i
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
l
l
(vrchní velitel)

(vrchní velitel)

admirál

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

Colonel
[ Podstatné jméno ]
c
k
o
ɜ
l
r
o
n
n
e
ə
l
l
(kpt. (plukovník))

(kpt. (plukovník))

plukovník

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

general
General
[ Podstatné jméno ]
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
l
l
(generálmajor)

(generálmajor)

generál

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

Major
[ Podstatné jméno ]
m
m
a
j
ʤ
o
ə
r
r
(majora)

(majora)

major

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

Veteran
[ Podstatné jméno ]
v
v
e
ɛ
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
n
n
(voják)

(voják)

veterán

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

To assassinate
[ sloveso ]
a
ə
ss
s
a
æ
ss
s
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
e
(zavraždit)

(zavraždit)

vraždit

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

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to blast
To blast
[ sloveso ]
b
b
l
l
a
æ
s
s
t
t
(vyhodit do povětří)

(vyhodit do povětří)

rozmetat

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

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Přechodný
to blow up
To blow up
[ sloveso ]
uk flag
/blˈoʊ ˈʌp/
(explodovat)

(explodovat)

vybuchnout

to cause something to explode

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Frázový Stav
separable
sloveso fráze
blow
částice fráze
up
to bombard
To bombard
[ sloveso ]
b
b
o
ɑ
m
m
b
b
a
ɑ
r
r
d
d
(ostřelovat)

(ostřelovat)

bombardovat

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

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to charge
To charge
[ sloveso ]
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
r
r
g
ʤ
e
(zaútočit)

(zaútočit)

napadnout

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

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to conquer
To conquer
[ sloveso ]
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
q
k
ue
ɜ
r
r
(přemoct)

(přemoct)

dobýt

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

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to deploy
To deploy
[ sloveso ]
d
d
e
ɪ
p
p
l
l
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
(dislokovat)

(dislokovat)

nasadit

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

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To evacuate
[ sloveso ]
e
i
v
v
a
æ
c
k
u
j
a
əeɪ
t
t
e
(opustit)

(opustit)

evakuovat

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

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to execute
To execute
[ sloveso ]
e
ɛ
x
ks
e
ə
c
k
u
ju
t
t
e
(popravit)

(popravit)

vykonat

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

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To mobilize
[ sloveso ]
m
m
o
b
b
i
ə
l
l
i
z
z
e
(připravit k mobilizaci)

(připravit k mobilizaci)

mobilizovat

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

demobilize

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to surrender
To surrender
[ sloveso ]
s
s
u
ɜ
rr
r
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
(kapitulovat)

(kapitulovat)

vzdát se

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

resist

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to retreat
To retreat
[ sloveso ]
r
r
e
i
t
t
r
r
ea
i
t
t
(ústupovat)

(ústupovat)

ustoupit

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

advance

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Guerrilla
[ Podstatné jméno ]
g
g
ue
ɜ
rr
r
i
ɪ
ll
l
a
ə
(gerilista)

(gerilista)

gerilový bojovník

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

Militia
[ Podstatné jméno ]
m
m
i
ə
l
l
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
ia
ə
(domobrana)

(domobrana)

milice

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

Militant
[ Přídavné jméno ]
m
m
i
ɪ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
a
ə
n
n
t
t
(bojecký)

(bojecký)

militantní

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

Naval
[ Přídavné jméno ]
n
n
a
v
v
a
ə
l
l
(námořnický)

(námořnický)

námořní

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

civilian
Civilian
[ Přídavné jméno ]
c
s
i
ə
v
v
i
ɪ
l
l
i
j
a
ə
n
n
(nevojenský)

(nevojenský)

civilní

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

military
Defensive
[ Přídavné jméno ]
d
d
e
ɪ
f
f
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(defenzivní)

(defenzivní)

obranný

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

offensive
explosive
Explosive
[ Přídavné jméno ]
e
ɪ
x
ks
p
p
l
l
o
s
s
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(explozivní)

(explozivní)

výbušný

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

nonexplosive
A-bomb
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/ˈeɪbˈɑːm/
(jaderná bomba)

(jaderná bomba)

atomová bomba

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

rifle
Rifle
[ Podstatné jméno ]
r
r
i
f
f
ə
l
l
e
(rifle)

(rifle)

puška

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

What is a "rifle"?

A rifle is a type of gun designed for shooting bullets at a long distance. It has a long barrel with spiral grooves inside, called rifling, which makes the bullet spin as it travels, improving accuracy. Rifles are used for different purposes, like hunting, target shooting, and by the military or police. They come in different sizes and types depending on their use.

Fleet
[ Podstatné jméno ]
f
f
l
l
ee
i
t
t
(loďstvo)

(loďstvo)

flotila

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

Raid
[ Podstatné jméno ]
r
r
ai
d
d
(razie)

(razie)

nájezd

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

Curfew
[ Podstatné jméno ]
c
k
u
ɜ
r
r
f
f
e
w
u
(večerní zákaz vycházení)

(večerní zákaz vycházení)

zákaz vycházení

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

hostage
Hostage
[ Podstatné jméno ]
h
h
o
ɑ
s
s
t
t
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
e
(zadrženec)

(zadrženec)

rukojmí

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

Torture
[ Podstatné jméno ]
t
t
o
ɔ
r
r
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e
(týrání)

(týrání)

mučení

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

Occupation
[ Podstatné jméno ]
o
ɑ
cc
k
u
j
ə
p
p
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(obsazení)

(obsazení)

okupace

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

Trench
[ Podstatné jméno ]
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
n
n
ch
ʧ
(zákop)

(zákop)

příkop

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

Truce
[ Podstatné jméno ]
t
t
r
r
u
u
c
s
e
(klid zbraní)

(klid zbraní)

příměří

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

to arm
To arm
[ sloveso ]
a
ɑ:
r
r
m
m
(vyzbrojit)

(vyzbrojit)

ozbrojit

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

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Přechodný
warfare
Warfare
[ Podstatné jméno ]
w
w
a
ɔ
r
r
f
f
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(vojenské operace)

(vojenské operace)

válčení

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

Machine gun
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/məʃˈiːn ɡˈʌn/
(automatický puška)

(automatický puška)

kulomet

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

Evacuation
[ Podstatné jméno ]
e
i
v
v
a
æ
c
k
u
j
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(přesídlení)

(přesídlení)

evakuace

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

command
Command
[ Podstatné jméno ]
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
a
æ
n
n
d
d
(rozkaz)

(rozkaz)

příkaz

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

AWOL
AWOL
[ Přídavné jméno ]
uk flag
/ˈeɪˌwɔɫ/
(absent bez souhlasu)

(absent bez souhlasu)

nepřítomný bez povolení

Disapproving
Idiom

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

What is the origin of the idiom "AWOL" and when to use it?

The idiom "AWOL" originated as a military acronym and stands for "Absent Without Leave." Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century within military contexts. The acronym was used to describe the act of a soldier leaving their military duty without proper permission or authorization. It is commonly employed to denote unauthorized absences, desertions, or failures to report for duty within the military hierarchy.

Ground zero
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹoʊ/
(místo výbuchu)

(místo výbuchu)

epicentrum

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

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Gunner
[ Podstatné jméno ]
g
g
u
ə
nn
n
e
ɜ
r
r
(gunner)

(gunner)

dělostřelec

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

Blowgun
[ Podstatné jméno ]
b
b
l
l
o
w
g
g
u
ə
n
n
(foukací trouba)

(foukací trouba)

foukací zbraň

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

Submachine gun
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/sˈʌbməʃˌiːn ɡˈʌn/
(podpažní zbraň)

(podpažní zbraň)

samopal

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

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to station
To station
[ sloveso ]
s
s
t
t
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(disponovat)

(disponovat)

stanovit

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

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magazine
Magazine
[ Podstatné jméno ]
m
m
a
æ
g
g
a
ə
z
z
i
i:
n
n
e
(magazín)

(magazín)

zásobník

the part of a gun containing its bullets

Artillery
[ Podstatné jméno ]
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
i
ɪ
ll
l
e
ɜ
r
r
y
i
(artilérie)

(artilérie)

dělostřelectvo

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

Nuclear deterrent
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/nˈuːklɪɹ dɪtˈɜːɹəns/
(jaderný odstrašovač)

(jaderný odstrašovač)

jaderná odstrašující síla

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

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Nerve agent
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/nˈɜːv ˈeɪdʒənt/
(nervový jed)

(nervový jed)

nervový agent

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

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Nerve gas
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/nˈɜːv ɡˈæs/
(nerveční jed)

(nerveční jed)

nervový plyn

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

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roger
Roger
[ Citoslovce ]
r
r
o
ɑ
g
ʤ
e
ɜ
r
r
(Potvrzuji)

(Potvrzuji)

Rozumím

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

What is the origin and context of use of 'roger'?

The use of "roger" as an interjection has its origin in radio communication and military jargon where it is used to acknowledge that a message has been received and understood. In more casual and everyday language, the use of "roger" has extended beyond its original radio communication context. It is sometimes used informally as a way of expressing agreement or acknowledgment in a similar manner to saying "got it" or "acknowledged."

Ten-four
[ Citoslovce ]
uk flag
/tˈɛnfˈoːɹ/
(potvrzuji)

(potvrzuji)

rozumím

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

Martial law
[ Podstatné jméno ]
uk flag
/mˈɑːɹʃəl lˈɔː/
(martiální právo)

(martiální právo)

vojenský zákon

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

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to discharge
To discharge
[ sloveso ]
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
r
r
g
ʤ
e
(uvolnit)

(uvolnit)

propustit

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

enlist

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