Czech · Daily Life
kuchyně
kitchen
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
The room where food is prepared; also means cuisine.
Example
Vařím v kuchyni večeři.
I am cooking dinner in the kitchen.
Etymology
'Kuchyně' comes from the Old Czech word 'kuchyňa', which can be traced back to the Proto-Slavic '*kuxynja', meaning 'kitchen'. Its development reflects domestic life focus.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kuchyně' is used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to a kitchen, prevalent in everyday conversation and written texts regarding home and cooking.