Czech · Adjectives
vysoký
tall; high
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great height.
Example
Můj bratr je velmi vysoký.
My brother is very tall.
Etymology
'Vysoký' is derived from the Proto-Slavic '*vysokъ', which means 'tall or high.' The word portrays physical height and has maintained a consistent meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vysoký' is used in both spoken and written Czech across formal and informal contexts. It is commonly applied to describe people, buildings, or abstract concepts like status.