Czech · Nature & Environment
hora
mountain
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A large natural elevation of earth.
Example
Krkonoše jsou nejvyšší hory v Čechách.
The Krkonoše are the highest mountains in Bohemia.
Etymology
'Hora' is derived from the Proto-Slavic *gora, which means 'mountain' or 'hill', and is shared among many Slavic languages with similar meanings.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hora' is frequently used in everyday language and in written texts when referring to mountains, applied across all contexts.
Literary Heritage
Notable in Czech folklore and literature, particularly in poems about nature.