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Basic Meaning of Daleký
Remember that daleký primarily means 'far' or 'distant'. It's about physical separation.
Declension is Key
Like all Czech adjectives, daleký will change its ending based on the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes. Start by practicing with masculine, feminine, and neuter singular forms (daleký, daleká, daleké).
Common Use with Být
You'll often hear daleký used with the verb 'být' (to be). For example, 'To je daleká cesta' (That is a long/far journey).
Related Noun: Dálka
The noun dálka means 'distance' or 'farness'. This can help you remember the core meaning of the adjective.
Opposite: Blízký
Learn blízký (near, close) at the same time. Learning antonyms together can strengthen your vocabulary recall.
Preposition 'Z'
When talking about something being far from somewhere, use the preposition 'z' (from) with the genitive case. For example, 'Daleký od domova' (Far from home).
Comparative Form
The comparative form is další, meaning 'further' or 'next'. While related, its meaning shifts slightly, so be mindful of the context.
Superlative Form
The superlative form is nejdalší, meaning 'furthest'. This follows the regular pattern for superlatives in Czech (nej- prefix).
Contextual Nuances
While primarily physical distance, daleký can sometimes imply a figurative 'far-off' or 'remote' in a less common usage, similar to far-fetched in English.
Practice with Sentences
Create simple sentences: 'To je daleké město.' (That is a distant city.) 'Můj dům je daleko.' (My house is far.) Note the adverb 'daleko' for 'far' as a standalone word.
Test Yourself 6 questions
Z mého okna vidím ___ hory. (From my window, I see ___ mountains.)
The context 'from my window I see mountains' suggests they are far away, so 'daleké' (distant) is the appropriate adjective.
Je to velmi ___ cesta do Prahy. (It's a very ___ journey to Prague.)
The sentence implies a long distance, making 'daleká' (distant/long) the correct choice.
Zprávy přišly z ___ krajin. (The news came from ___ lands.)
The phrase 'from lands' combined with the idea of news arriving suggests the lands are far away, so 'dalekých' (distant) is the best fit.
Jeho dům je ___ od centra města. (His house is ___ from the city center.)
The preposition 'od' (from) indicates distance, and 'daleko' means 'far away'.
Máme ___ plány do budoucna. (We have ___ plans for the future.)
'Dalekosáhlé' means 'far-reaching', which is a common collocation with 'plány' (plans) when referring to long-term or significant plans. While 'daleké' could be used, 'dalekosáhlé' is more precise in this context.
Viděl jsem ho v ___ dálce. (I saw him in the ___ distance.)
The phrase 'v dálce' (in the distance) already implies farness. 'Daleké' intensifies this, meaning 'in the far distance'.
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Basic Meaning of Daleký
Remember that daleký primarily means 'far' or 'distant'. It's about physical separation.
Declension is Key
Like all Czech adjectives, daleký will change its ending based on the gender, number, and case of the noun it describes. Start by practicing with masculine, feminine, and neuter singular forms (daleký, daleká, daleké).
Common Use with Být
You'll often hear daleký used with the verb 'být' (to be). For example, 'To je daleká cesta' (That is a long/far journey).
Related Noun: Dálka
The noun dálka means 'distance' or 'farness'. This can help you remember the core meaning of the adjective.
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