This is the 181st most frequent Czech word.
státu
The Czech word "státu" means "of the state" (genitive singular of "stát").
In this sentence, 'státu' is used in the genitive singular form, referring to a nation or country.
Hlavní město státu je Praha.
The capital city of the state is Prague.
In this context, 'státu' still corresponds to a nation or country in the genitive singular form, indicating a connection to the citizens.
Občané státu hlasovali v referendu.
The citizens of the state voted in the referendum.
Here, 'státu' represents a particular nation in the genitive case, showing possession or relation.