This is the 891st most frequent Czech word.
zápasy
"Zápasy" in English means "matches" or "fights," depending on the context.
Here, 'zápasy' refers to 'matches' or 'games,' representing competitive events in sports.
Včera jsme sledovali dva zápasy fotbalu v televizi.
Yesterday, we watched two football matches on television.
In this sentence, 'zápasy' means 'struggles' or 'fights,' used metaphorically to describe efforts against adversity.
Jeho zápasy s nemocí ho posílily a učinily odolnějším.
His struggles with illness strengthened him and made him more resilient.
Here, 'zápasy' signifies historical 'struggles' or 'battles,' referring to efforts in sociopolitical contexts.