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kam

where to

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about direction of movement.

Example

Kam jdeš?

Where are you going?

Etymology

'Kam' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*kъmъ', meaning 'where to'. It has functionally preserved its role in questioning direction in Czech.

How & Where It’s Used

'Kam' is primarily used in spoken Czech to inquire about direction or destination, applicable in both informal and formal registers.

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