tun

This is the 982nd most frequent Czech word.


tun

The Czech word "tun" means "tons" in English, a unit of weight measurement.


The word 'tun' is used here to denote a unit of weight, meaning tons.

Na staveništi bylo přivezeno několik tun písku.

Several tons of sand were delivered to the construction site.


'Tun' refers figuratively to an immense quantity, implying a large amount or number.

Tun ojetých aut čeká na prodej v hale.

A ton of used cars are waiting for sale in the hall.


Here, 'tun' conveys the meaning of abundance, used metaphorically to express a large quantity.

Tun jídla bylo připraveno na slavnost.

A ton of food was prepared for the celebration.