Czech · Travel & Places
mapa
map
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A diagram of an area showing roads, rivers, and other features.
Example
Mám turistickou mapu Prahy.
I have a tourist map of Prague.
Etymology
'Mapa' originates from the Latin word 'mappa', which means 'cloth' or 'napkin' and historically referred to a map on cloth surfaces.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mapa' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in written and spoken language related to navigation and geography.