prý

This is the 196th most frequent Czech word.


prý

"Prý" means "apparently" or "supposedly."


The word 'prý' is used to relay information that has been heard or reported by someone else without firsthand confirmation.

Prý se dnes večer očekává déšť.

It is said that rain is expected this evening.


Here, 'prý' introduces hearsay or a claim made by others that might not be verified.

Říkají, že prý je ta nová kavárna výborná.

They say that the new café is supposedly excellent.


In this sentence, 'prý' signals speculation or information presumed true by a third party.

Prý byl unavený, proto neodpověděl na zprávu.

Supposedly, he was tired, which is why he did not respond to the message.