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English - Czech
Station
ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
stanice, stanice (rádio, televize), pozice, postavení, stanice (vědecká, meteorologická)
Station meanings in Czech
stanice
Example:
I need to get off at the next station.
Musím vystoupit na další stanici.
The train station is very busy today.
Nádraží je dnes velmi rušné.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in transportation contexts, such as trains, buses, and trams.
Note: The word 'stanice' can refer to various types of transport stations, including bus stations, train stations, and tram stops.
stanice (rádio, televize)
Example:
Which radio station do you listen to?
Které rozhlasové stanici posloucháš?
I watched a documentary on a new TV station.
Díval jsem se na dokument na nové televizní stanici.
Usage: informalContext: Used in media contexts, referring to radio or television stations.
Note: In media contexts, 'stanice' refers to broadcast channels, both radio and television.
pozice, postavení
Example:
He has a high station in society.
Má vysoké postavení ve společnosti.
Her station in life is quite comfortable.
Její postavení v životě je docela pohodlné.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions about social status or ranks.
Note: This meaning relates to social hierarchy and is more abstract than the previous meanings.
stanice (vědecká, meteorologická)
Example:
The research station is located in Antarctica.
Výzkumná stanice se nachází na Antarktidě.
The weather station reported heavy rain.
Meteorologická stanice hlásila silný déšť.
Usage: formalContext: Used in scientific and environmental contexts.
Note: In this context, 'stanice' refers to facilities for research or monitoring in specific fields like science or meteorology.
Station's synonyms
depot
A depot is a place where vehicles or equipment are kept or maintained.
Example: The bus depot is where all the buses are parked overnight.
Note: Depot is more specific to a place where vehicles or equipment are stored or maintained.
terminal
A terminal is a building where transportation vehicles load or unload passengers or goods.
Example: We arrived at the airport terminal to catch our flight.
Note: Terminal is often used in the context of airports, train stations, or bus stations.
stop
A stop is a place where a vehicle halts briefly to pick up or drop off passengers or goods.
Example: The bus made a quick stop to pick up more passengers.
Note: Stop is more commonly used in the context of buses, trains, or other public transportation.
halt
A halt is a temporary stop or pause in movement.
Example: The train came to a sudden halt at the station.
Note: Halt is more general and can refer to any temporary stop, not just related to transportation.
Station expressions, common phrases
At the station
This phrase refers to being present or going to a transportation hub such as a train station.
Example: I will meet you at the train station at 3 PM.
Note: It specifies a location rather than just the word 'station'.
Stationery store
A store that sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies.
Example: I need to buy some pens and notebooks from the stationery store.
Note: It refers to a specific type of store selling office supplies rather than a transportation hub.
Station wagon
A type of car with a longer roofline and a tailgate that swings upward.
Example: My family used to travel in a station wagon when I was a child.
Note: It describes a type of car, not a transportation facility.
Station house
A building where police officers work or are stationed.
Example: The police officers gathered at the station house for their briefing.
Note: It refers to a building where police officers are based, not necessarily a transportation hub.
Station master
The person in charge of a railway station, responsible for train movements and schedules.
Example: The station master announced the arrival of the next train.
Note: It denotes a position or role at a train station, not the station itself.
Station of the cross
A series of 14 images or carvings representing Jesus Christ's journey to his crucifixion.
Example: Many Christians observe the Stations of the Cross during Lent.
Note: It refers to a religious practice or devotion, not a physical location.
Station break
A short interruption in a broadcast, usually for commercials or announcements.
Example: We'll return after this station break with more news updates.
Note: It indicates a pause in broadcasting, not a physical station or location.
Station everyday (slang) expressions
Stash
A stash refers to a hidden or secret store of something, often used to describe a supply of items such as food, money, or other possessions.
Example: I keep my snacks in my desk stash at work.
Note: Stash is more informal and implies a sense of secrecy or privacy compared to the more general term 'store.'
Stopover
A stopover is a brief pause or interruption in a journey or activity, often to change transportation or make a short visit.
Example: We had a quick stopover in Chicago on our way to New York.
Note: Stopover specifically pertains to a temporary break during a journey, contrasting with the broader meaning of 'station.'
Pad
In informal language, pad can refer to a flat, cushion-like object or a place for living or staying temporarily.
Example: I left my phone on the charging pad near the front door.
Note: While 'pad' can also mean a place of residence, it is more casual and can refer to various types of locations, unlike 'station.'
Digs
Digs, slang for 'dwelling' or 'place to live,' is used informally to refer to one's living quarters or residence.
Example: I just moved into my new digs downtown.
Note: Digs is a more colloquial and often more casual term compared to 'station,' which has a broader meaning related to stopping points.
Pit stop
A pit stop is a quick stop to refuel, rest, or take care of a specific need during a journey, often used in the context of car trips or races.
Example: Let's make a pit stop for some gas and snacks on our road trip.
Note: Pit stop emphasizes a brief, functional break during travel, highlighting the action of stopping rather than the location itself as in 'station.'
Haunt
Haunt, in this context, refers to a place one frequents or visits often, especially for socializing, leisure, or specific activities.
Example: That coffee shop is my favorite haunt for studying.
Note: Haunt implies a sense of familiarity and repeated visits, focusing on the personal attachment to a place rather than merely a stopping point like 'station.'
Post
In slang terms, a post can refer to a regular meeting spot or a location where people gather for social purposes.
Example: Meet me at our usual post after work for a drink.
Note: Post emphasizes the role of the location as a meeting point or gathering place, differing from the neutral connotation of 'station' as a general stopping place.
Station - Examples
The train will arrive at the station at 3 pm.
Vlak dorazí na nádraží ve 15:00.
I need to go to the post office to send this package.
Musím jít na poštu, abych poslal tento balík.
The current station of the project is behind schedule.
Aktuální fáze projektu je pozadu.
Station grammar
Station - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: station
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): stations, station
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): station
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): stationed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): stationing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): stations
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): station
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): station
Syllables, Separation and Stress
station Contains 2 syllables: sta • tion
Phonetic transcription: ˈstā-shən
sta tion , ˈstā shən (The red syllable is stressed)
Station - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
station: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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