Czech · Family & People
manželka
wife
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A female spouse in a marriage.
Example
Jeho manželka pracuje v bance.
His wife works in a bank.
Etymology
'Manželka' is a derivation from 'manžel', with the suffix '-ka' denoting femininity and partnerhood in marriage, rooted in Proto-Slavic language.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written contexts, 'manželka' is generally informal but can convey warmth in formal family discussions.