Czech · Nature & Environment
řeka
river
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.
Example
Vltava je nejdelší řeka v Čechách.
The Vltava is the longest river in Bohemia.
Etymology
'Řeka' originates from the Proto-Slavic *rěka, referring to 'river', maintaining a consistent meaning throughout Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Řeka' is utilized in both spoken and written Czech, in contexts ranging from everyday conversation to literary descriptions of natural landscapes.