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město

city / town

Beginnernoun · n

Definition

An urban settlement larger than a village.

Example

Praha je krásné město.

Prague is a beautiful city.

Etymology

The word 'město' traces its origins to the Proto-Slavic '*město', meaning 'place' or 'settlement', which reflects the history of urban development in Slavic regions.

How & Where It’s Used

'Město' is employed in both informal and formal contexts, commonly used in discussions about geography, urban planning, and travel.

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