Czech · Adjectives
velký
big
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size.
Example
Bydlí ve velkém domě.
They live in a big house.
Etymology
'Velký' comes from the Proto-Slavic '*velikъ', which meant 'large or great.' The word has preserved its meaning through generations, referring to size or significance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Velký' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms and is applicable in formal and informal registers. It can describe physical dimensions or more abstract concepts, such as importance.