This is the 380th most frequent Czech word.
úřady
Offices or authorities.
Here, the word 'úřady' is used to mean 'authorities,' referring to governmental or official bodies that make decisions.
Úřady rozhodly o změně zákona.
The authorities decided on a change to the law.
In this context, 'úřady' refers to 'offices,' specifically public administrative offices or departments.
Obrátil se na místní úřady s žádostí o pomoc.
He turned to the local offices with a request for help.
Here, 'úřady' is used to indicate governmental offices or institutions that have specific administrative responsibilities.