Czech · Numbers & Time

dnes

today

Beginneradverb

Definition

Refers to the current day.

Example

Dnes je krásný den.

Today is a beautiful day.

Etymology

'Dnes' comes from the Old Czech word 'dnes', which has origins in Proto-Slavic '*dnesь', denoting the present time. This word has been preserved in modern usage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Dnes' is widely used in spoken and written Czech, primarily in informal contexts, and is understood across all regions without change.

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