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mapa

map

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

A diagram of an area showing roads, rivers, and other features.

Example

Mám turistickou mapu Prahy.

I have a tourist map of Prague.

Etymology

'Mapa' originates from the Latin word 'mappa', which means 'cloth' or 'napkin' and historically referred to a map on cloth surfaces.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mapa' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in written and spoken language related to navigation and geography.

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