Hledat
to curse
01
proklínat, nadávat
to use offensive and impolite language
Intransitive
Example
Frustrated with the situation, he started to curse loudly, venting his anger.
Frustrovaný situací začal nahlas nadávat, ventilující svou zlost.
The heated argument caused both parties to curse at each other, escalating the conflict.
Horká hádka způsobila, že si obě strany nadávaly, což eskalovalo konflikt.
02
прокlínat , прокletí
to utter or think negative words or wishes towards someone or something out of anger or frustration
Transitive: to curse sb/sth | to curse sb/sth for sth
Example
She cursed her luck when she missed the bus by mere seconds.
прокlínala svůj osud, když jí ujel autobus jen o pár sekund.
Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, she cursed its manufacturer.
Frustrovaná s nefungujícím počítačem, прокlínala jeho výrobce.
03
prokletí, zaklínat
to put an evil spell on someone to harm them
Transitive: to curse sb/sth
Example
The witch cursed the wicked king for his cruelty.
Čarodějnice zaklínala zlého krále za jeho krutost.
Legend has it that the old crone cursed anyone who dared to enter her haunted house.
Legenda praví, že stará bába zaklínala každého, kdo se odvážil vstoupit do jejího prokletého domu.
04
exkomunikovat, prokletí
to formally excommunicate or denounce someone from a religious community
Transitive: to curse sb
Example
The bishop decided to curse the heretic who spread false teachings among the congregation.
Biskup se rozhodl prokletí kacíře, který šířil falešná učení mezi kongregací.
In medieval times, the church would curse those who defied its authority.
Ve středověku církev proklínala ty, kdo se vzpírali její autoritě.
Curse
01
prokletí, kletba
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
02
kletba, prokletí
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
03
prokletí, kletba
a type of magic spell or an expression of a wish that harm or misfortune may befall someone or something
What is a "curse"?
A curse is a magical or supernatural spell intended to cause harm, misfortune, or negative effects to someone or something. Curses can result in a range of consequences, from minor inconveniences to severe or tragic outcomes. They are often believed to be cast through words, rituals, or magical actions, and can be intended as punishment, revenge, or to influence someone’s fate. Curses are commonly found in folklore and fantasy stories, where they play a role in creating conflict or driving the plot.
04
prokletí, kletba
a severe affliction
05
prokletí, kletba
something causing misery or death
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