Czech · Family & People
žena
woman / wife
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An adult female human being; also used for wife.
Example
Ta žena mluví anglicky.
That woman speaks English.
Etymology
'Žena' is rooted in the Proto-Slavic '*ženъ', which signifies a woman and reflects cultural views on femininity within Slavic societies.
How & Where It’s Used
'Žena' is commonly used across all contexts—formal and informal—when discussing women and family, retaining consistency throughout regions.
Literary Heritage
This term appears in many works of Czech literature, portraying women's roles and experiences within familial and social constructs.