Czech · Travel & Places
obchod
shop / trade
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A place where goods are sold; also the act of trading.
Example
Obchod je otevřený od osmi hodin.
The shop is open from eight o'clock.
Etymology
'Obchod' derives from the Proto-Slavic *obchodъ, meaning 'trade' or 'business'. Its usage has evolved to refer specifically to shops and stores.
How & Where It’s Used
'Obchod' is used in both spoken and written language, appropriate for both informal and formal contexts, referring chiefly to places of commerce.