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jesle

/[ˈjɛslɛ]/
Czechnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    kindergarten-like institution for very young children, between ages 0 and 3
  2. 2.
    hayrack, crib (feeding trough for animals)
  3. 3.
    nutmeg (the playing of the ball between the legs of an opponent)
  4. 4.
    nativity scene

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms
Related words (1)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *jasli, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ed- (“to eat”).

Nominative
Singular
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Plural
jesle
Genitive
Singular
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Plural
jeslí
Dative
Singular
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Plural
jeslím
Accusative
Singular
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Plural
jesle
Vocative
Singular
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Plural
jesle
Locative
Singular
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Plural
jeslích
Instrumental
Singular
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Plural
jeslemi

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