This is the 760th most frequent Czech word.
paní
"Paní" means "Mrs." or "lady" in English.
Here, 'paní' is a title of respect used for a female teacher.
Paní učitelka vstoupila do třídy.
The female teacher entered the classroom.
Here, 'paní' is used as a noun to refer to a woman, typically in a polite or neutral context.
Ta paní v parku se jmenuje Marie.
The lady in the park is named Marie.
In this sentence, 'paní' acts as a formal prefix denoting respect for a married or older woman, used together with her surname.