This is the 495th most frequent Czech word.
hráče
The Czech word "hráče" means "player" (accusative or genitive singular, or nominative plural form).
The word 'hráče' is in the accusative plural form, referring to the direct object 'players' being praised.
Fotbalový trenér chválil hráče za jejich výkon.
The football coach praised the players for their performance.
The word 'hráče' is in the accusative plural form because it is the object of the verb 'saw'. It denotes the players observed by the speaker.
Viděl jsem hráče, jak odcházejí z hřiště.
I saw the players leaving the field.
The word 'hráči' is in the locative singular form, referring to a single player supported by someone.