Czech · Daily Life
byt
flat; apartment
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A set of rooms for living in, part of a larger building.
Example
Bydlíme v bytě v centru.
We live in a flat in the centre.
Etymology
'Byt' derives from the verb 'být', meaning 'to be', with the noun form indicating a place to reside. The term has been stabilized throughout linguistic changes.
How & Where It’s Used
'Byt' is a standard term for a living space in both spoken and written language, widely used in informal conversation regarding living arrangements.