Czech · Numbers & Time

minuta

minute

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

Example

Přijdu za pět minut.

I will come in five minutes.

Etymology

'Minuta' derives from Latin 'minuta', meaning minute, as a direct borrowing that reflects the influence of Latin on Czech, especially in academic and technical language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Minuta' is used in both formal and informal language, often in contexts involving scheduling or precise timing.

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