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duch

/[ˈdux]/
Czechnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    spirit
  2. 2.
    ghost (disembodied soul)

Synonyms & related words

Word family
Related words (1)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Czech duch, from Proto-Slavic *dȗxъ, from Proto-Balto-Slavic *dáuṣas, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰows-o-s, from the root *dʰwes- (“to breathe, breath, spirit”).

Forms

  • duchovníadjective • relational
Nominative
Singular
duch
Plural
duchy, duchové
Genitive
Singular
ducha
Plural
duchů
Dative
Singular
duchu, duchovi
Plural
duchům
Accusative
Singular
duch, ducha
Plural
duchy
Vocative
Singular
duchu
Plural
duchy, duchové
Locative
Singular
duchu, duchovi
Plural
duších, duchách
Instrumental
Singular
duchem
Plural
duchy

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