Czech · Adjectives

starý

old

Beginneradjective

Definition

Having existed for a long time.

Example

Staré město má krásné náměstí.

The old town has a beautiful square.

Etymology

'Starý' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*staryj' denoting 'old or ancient.' Its usage has traditionally described age in people, objects, or concepts.

How & Where It’s Used

'Starý' is utilized in both formal and informal language, in both spoken and written forms, with flexible usage depending on context, particularly when discussing time or age.

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