Czech Words in English
1 / 15From robot to pistol, discover the Czech words that have become part of the English language!
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The word 'robot' was coined from the Czech word 'robota.' What does 'robota' mean?
About Czech Words in English
From robot to pistol, discover the Czech words that have become part of the English language! Czech Words in English packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. The word 'robot' was coined from the Czech word 'robota.' What does 'robota' mean?
Answer: Forced labor or drudgery
2. Who introduced the word 'robot' to the world in his 1920 play 'R.U.R.'?
Answer: Karel Capek
3. The word 'pistol' may derive from the Czech 'pistala.' What did 'pistala' originally mean?
Answer: A pipe or whistle
4. Which English word for a type of gold coin used historically comes from the Czech 'dukát'?
Answer: Ducat
5. The word 'dollar' may have Czech roots. It derives from 'Joachimsthaler,' a coin from a town in which region?
Answer: Bohemia (now Czech Republic)
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