Glagolitic
/ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/, /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/
pronoun
(linguistics) The oldest known Slavonic alphabet, designed around 862–863 by Saint Cyril in order to translate the Bible and other texts into Old Church Slavonic. Mostly replaced by Cyrillic alphabet in Orthodox Christian Slavic countries, but still in use in the Croatian Church along the Dalmatian coast, in Czech and Croatian recensions of Church Slavic.
hlaholice
Glaswegian
/ɡlazˈwiːdʒən/
adjective
glasgowský
Glaswegian
/ɡlazˈwiːdʒən/
noun
A native or resident of Glasgow.
Glasgowan
Gliwice
pronoun
A city in southern Poland.
Hlivice
glacial
/ˈɡleɪ.sɪəl/, /ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/
adjective
  1. Of, or relating to glaciers.
  2. Cold and icy.
glaciální
glacial erratic
noun
A rock that differs from the size and type of rock native to the area in which it rests, usually large and transported there by a glacier.
bludný balvan
glacier
/ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/, /ˈɡleɪs.jə/, /ˈɡleɪs.jɚ/, /ˈɡlæs.jə/
noun
(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.
ledovec
glaciology
/ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/, /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/
noun
(geology) The study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study of glaciers. [from late 19th c.]
glaciologie
glacis
/ˈɡleɪsɪs/, /ˈɡlæsi/
noun
(architectural element, also, figuratively) A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.
  1. glacis
  2. koliště
glad
/ɡlæd/, /ˈɡlɛəd/
adjective
Pleased; happy; gratified.
  1. šťastný
  2. radostný
  3. rád
glade
/ɡleɪd/
noun
An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
  1. mýtina
  2. paseka
gladiator
/ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/
noun
(Ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
gladiátor
gladiolus
/ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/, /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/
noun
Any of several flowering plants, of the genus Gladiolus, having sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers on spikes; gladiola.
mečík
glair
/ɡlɛə(ɹ)/
noun
Egg white, especially as used in various industrial preparations.
bílek
glaive
/ɡleɪv/
noun
(historical) A weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade fixed on the end, the edge of which is on the outside curve.
  1. gléva
  2. kůsa
glance
/ɡlæns/, /ɡlɑːns/
noun
(also, figuratively) A brief or cursory look.
  1. pohled
  2. letmý
glance
/ɡlæns/, /ɡlɑːns/
verb
  1. To look briefly at (something).
    mrknout
  2. Of light, etc.: to gleam, to sparkle.
    1. problesknout
    2. zajiskřit
    3. zazářit
  3. (also, figuratively) To strike and fly off in an oblique direction; to dart aside.
    škrtnout
gland
/ɡlænd/
noun
  1. (zoology) A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
  2. (botany) A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.
žláza
glanders
noun
An infectious disease of horses, mules and donkeys caused by the bacterium Burkholderia, one species of which may be transmitted to humans.
vozhřivka
glandular
/ˈɡlan.djʊl.ə/, /ˈɡlan.d͡ʒʊl.ə/, /ˈɡlan.ʒʊl.ə/, /ˈɡlæn.d͡ʒəl.ɚ/
adjective
(medicine) Pertaining to a gland or glands.
  1. glandulární
  2. žlázový
glans
/ɡlænz/
noun
  1. (anatomy) A structure at the extremity of the penis and of the clitoris in humans and other mammals.
  2. The acorn or mast of the oak and similar fruits.
žalud
glans penis
/ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/
noun
žalud
glare
/ɡleə/, /ɡleɹ/, /ɡleː/, /ɡliə/, /ɡlɛə/, /ɡlɛɚ/, /ɡlɜː(ɹ)/
noun
  1. (uncountable) An intense, blinding light.
    záře
  2. An angry or fierce stare.
    pohled
glare
/ɡleə/, /ɡleɹ/, /ɡleː/, /ɡliə/, /ɡlɛə/, /ɡlɛɚ/, /ɡlɜː(ɹ)/
verb
  1. (intransitive) To stare angrily.
    hledět
  2. (intransitive) To shine brightly.
    1. planout
    2. zářit
  3. (intransitive) To be bright and intense, or ostentatiously splendid.
    zářit
glaring
/ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/, /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/
adjective
do očí bijící
glasnost
noun
(historical) 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika
glasnosť
glass
/ɡlæs/, /ɡlɑːs/, /[ɡlas]/, /[ɡleəs]/, /[ɡläs]/, /[ɡläːs]/, /[ɡlɐːs]/, /[ɡlɛəs]/
noun
  1. (usually, uncountable) An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
    1. sklo
    2. sklenice
  2. (countable) A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.
    1. sklenice
    2. sklo
glass ceiling
/ɡlæs ˈsilɪŋ/, /ɡlæs-/, /ɡlɑːs ˈsiːlɪŋ/
noun
An unrecognized or unwritten barrier to further progression or promotion, in employment and elsewhere, for a member of a specific demographic group (originally women). [from 1978]
skleněný strop
glass wool
noun
An insulating material, made from fiberglass, arranged into a texture similar to wool.
skelná vata
glassblower
noun
A person skilled in the art of glassblowing.
sklář
glassmaker
noun
sklář
glassworks
noun
A factory that produces glass or items made from glass, such as glassware
sklárna
glaucoma
/ɡlaʊˈkoʊmə/, /ɡlɑˈkoʊmə/, /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/, /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/
noun
(pathology) An eye disease or disorder that is defined as a characteristic optic neuropathy, or disease of the optic nerve, possibly, if untreated, leading to damage of the optic disc of the eye and resultant visual field loss due to lack of communication between the retina and the brain, which can lead to blindness.
  1. glaukom
  2. zelený zákal
glaze
/ɡleɪz/
noun
  1. (ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing.
    glazura
  2. A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.
    lazura
  3. (meteorology) A smooth coating of ice formed on objects due to the freezing of rain; glaze ice.
    ledovka
glazier
/ˈɡleɪzi.ə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡleɪzi.əɹ/, /ˈɡleɪzjə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡleɪʒə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡleɪʒəɹ/
noun
One who glazes; a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.
sklenář
glazier's putty
noun
Any of various putties used in glazing (window installation and repair) to affix the panes to the muntins, mullions, and frames, traditionally or archetypically used by glaziers (although today likely to be used by renovation contractors or DIY renovators).
  1. kyt
  2. tmel
gleam
/ɡlim/, /ɡliːm/
noun
  1. (countable) An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
    1. svit
    2. záře
  2. An indistinct sign of something; a glimpse or hint.
    náznak
glean
/ɡlin/, /ɡliːn/
verb
    1. To collect (fruit, grain, or other produce) from a field, an orchard, etc., after the main gathering or harvest.
    2. To collect fruit, grain, or other produce from (a field, an orchard, etc.), after the main gathering or harvest.
    paběrkovat
  2. To gather (something, now chiefly something intangible such as experience or information) in small amounts over a period of time, often with some difficulty; to scrape together.
    1. paběrkovat
    2. sbírat
    3. sesbírat
    4. shromáždit
glee
/ɡliː/
noun
  1. (uncountable) Joy; happiness; great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.
  2. (singing, countable) An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, not necessarily merry.
  1. radost
  2. veselí
gley
/ɡleɪ/
noun
(soil science) A type of hydric soil, sticky, greenish-blue-grey in colour and low in oxygen.
glej
glib
/ɡlɪb/
adjective
  1. Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
    1. lehkovážný
    2. plynný
    3. plytký
    4. povrchní
    5. zlehčující
  2. Artfully persuasive but insincere in nature; smooth-talking, honey-tongued, silver-tongued.
    1. uhlazený
    2. vemlouvavý
glide
/ˈɡlaɪd/
noun
A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor while being moved.
  1. klouzání
  2. sklouznutí
  3. skluz
glide
/ˈɡlaɪd/
verb
(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
  1. klouzat
  2. klouzat se
glider
/ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/
noun
  1. Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
    1. kluzák
    2. větroň
  2. A pilot of glider aircraft.
    1. kluzák
    2. větroň
    3. plachtař
glimmer of hope
noun
plamínek naděje
glimpse
/ɡlɪm(p)s/
verb
To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
zahlédnout
glint
/ɡlɪnt/
noun
A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.
  1. odlesk
  2. záblesk
glint
/ɡlɪnt/
verb
(transitive) To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.
  1. zalesknout se
  2. zatřpytit se
glioma
/ɡlaɪˈəʊmə/
noun
(pathology) A tumour that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord
gliom
glitch
/ɡlɪt͡ʃ/
noun
moucha
glitter
/ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡlɪtɚ/, /[ˈɡlɪɾɚ]/
noun
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.
blesk
glitter
/ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/, /ˈɡlɪtɚ/, /[ˈɡlɪɾɚ]/
verb
To sparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant and broken light or showy luster; to gleam.
  1. blýskat
  2. třpytit
gloam
verb
(intransitive) To begin to grow dark; to grow dusky.
  1. potemnět
  2. temnět
  3. šeřit se
gloat
/ɡloʊt/, /ɡləʊt/
noun
An act or instance of gloating.
škodolibá radost
gloat
/ɡloʊt/, /ɡləʊt/
verb
  1. To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
    mít škodolibou radost
  2. To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.
    1. vychutnat si
    2. vychutnávat si
global
/ˈɡloʊbəl/, /ˈɡloːbəl/, /ˈɡlɐʉbəl/, /ˈɡləʊbəl/, /[ˈɡloʊ̯bə̆ɫ]/
adjective
  1. Concerning all parts of the world.
    1. globální
    2. světový
  2. Spherical, ball-shaped.
    kulovitý
global cooling
noun
Global climate change in the form of declining average temperatures; which was conjectured in the 1970s.
globální ochlazování
global warming
noun
A sustained increase in the average temperature of the Earth, sufficient to cause climate change.
globální oteplování
globalisation
/ˌɡloʊ.bə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, /ˌɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪˈzæɪ.ʃən/, /ˌɡləʊ.bə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
  1. The process of becoming a more interconnected world.
  2. The process of the world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models, according to the World System Theory.
globalizace
globalism
noun
An ideology based on the belief that people, goods and information ought to be able to cross national borders unfettered.
globalismus
globalize
/ˈɡloʊ.bə.laɪz/, /ˈɡləʉ.bə.lɑɪz/, /ˈɡləʊ.bə.laɪz/
verb
(transitive) to make something global in scope, as:
globalizovat
globe
/ɡloʊb/, /ɡloːb/, /ɡləʊb/
noun
  1. The planet Earth.
    zeměkoule
  2. A spherical model of Earth or other planet.
    glóbus
globeflower
noun
More generally, any plant of the genus Trollius.
upolín
globus cruciger
/ˌɡloʊ̯bəs ˈkrusɪd͡ʒɚ/, /ˌɡləʊ̯bəs ˈkɹuːsɪd͡ʒə/
noun
A globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.
  1. královské jablko
  2. říšské jablko
glocalization
/ˌɡloʊ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, /ˌɡləʊ.kə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
glokalizace
glockenspiel
/-spil/, /-spiːl/, /ˈɡlɑk.ənˌʃpil/, /ˈɡlɒk.ənˌʃpiːl/, /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/, /ˈɡlɔk.ŋ̩ˌʃpiːl/
noun
(musical instrument) A musical instrument of the percussion idiophone family of instruments; like the xylophone, it has tuned bars arranged like the keys on a piano, and is also smaller in size and higher in pitch.
zvonkohra
gloomy
/ˈɡlumi/, /ˈɡluːmi/
adjective
  1. Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
    1. temný
    2. pochmurný
  2. Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
    1. pochmurný
    2. sklíčený
glorification
noun
The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
  1. glorifikace
  2. oslavení
glorious
/ˈɡlɒ.ɹi.əs/, /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/, /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/
adjective
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory.
slavný
glory
/ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/, /ˈɡloɹ.i/, /ˈɡloː.ɹi/, /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi/, /[ˈɡlɔɹ.i]/
noun
  1. Great beauty and splendor.
  2. Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
sláva
gloss
/ɡlɑs/, /ɡlɒs/, /ɡlɔs/
noun
  1. A surface shine or luster.
    lesk
  2. (figuratively) A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.
    1. lesk
    2. pozlátko
gloss over
verb
(transitive, idiomatic) To treat something with less care than it in some ways deserves; to ignore, or at least to discount or dismiss for the current purposes.
zamluvit
glossary
/ˈɡlɑ.sə.ɹi/, /ˈɡlɒs.ə.ɹi/, /ˈɡlɔs.ə.ɹi/
noun
A list of difficult words or specialized terms used in a particular book or document, or in a particular domain of knowledge, with their definitions; a list of glosses (explanatory annotations).
  1. glosář
  2. slovník pojmů
  3. slovníček pojmů
glossolalia
/ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/, /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/
noun
Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues. [from late 19th c.]
glosolálie
glossopharyngeal nerve
noun
(neuroanatomy) Either of the ninth pair of cranial nerves which are mixed nerves that exit the brainstem from the sides of the upper medulla oblongata, carry afferent sensory and efferent motor information, and supply the pharynx, posterior tongue, and parotid gland.
jazykohltanový nerv
glossy
/ˈɡlɑsi/, /ˈɡlɒsi/, /ˈɡlɔsi/
adjective
Having a smooth, silk-like, reflective (shiny) surface.
lesklý
glossy ibis
noun
Plegadis falcinellus, a medium-sized wading bird with a long, decurved bill.
ibis hnědý
glottal
/ˈɡlɑ.tl̩/, /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/, /ˈɡlɔt.l̩/, /[ˈɡlɑ.ɾl̩]/, /[ˈɡlɔɾ.l̩]/
adjective
Of or relating to the glottis.
glotální
glottal stop
/ɡlɑtəl stɑp/, /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/, /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/
noun
(phonetics) A plosive sound articulated with the glottis.
ráz
glove
/ɡlʌv/
noun
(clothing) An item of clothing, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.
rukavice
glover
/ˈɡlʌvə/, /ˈɡlʌvɚ/
noun
A person who makes or sells gloves.
rukavičkář
glow
/ɡloʊ/, /ɡləʊ/
verb
  1. žhnout
  2. (copulative) To radiate thermal heat.
    1. hřát
    2. vyzařovat
  3. To gaze especially passionately at something.
    1. být nadšený
    2. vypadat nadšeně
  4. To shine brightly and steadily.
    1. vyzařovat
    2. zářit
glow plug
noun
A device in a diesel engine that heats the combustion chamber to help ignition.
žhavící svíčka
glucomannan
noun
A water-soluble polysaccharide used as an emulsifier and thickener.
glukomannan
glucose
/ˈɡlukoʊs/, /ˈɡlukoʊz/, /ˈɡluːkəʊs/, /ˈɡluːkəʊz/
noun
(carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.
glukóza
glue
/ɡljuː/, /ɡluː/
noun
A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
lepidlo
glue
/ɡljuː/, /ɡluː/
verb
(transitive) To join or attach something using glue.
  1. lepit
  2. přilepit
  3. slepit
glum
/ɡlʌm/
adjective
Despondent; moody; sullen.
  1. rozmrzelý
  2. zachmuřený
  3. zasmušilý
gluon
/ˈɡlu.ɑn/, /ˈɡluː.ɒn/
noun
(particle) A massless gauge boson that binds quarks together to form baryons, mesons and other hadrons and is associated with the strong nuclear force.
gluon
glut
/ɡlɐt/, /ɡləʈ/, /ɡlʌt/, /[ɡlʊt]/
noun
An excess, too much.
  1. nadbytek
  2. přebytek
  3. přesycení
glut
/ɡlɐt/, /ɡləʈ/, /ɡlʌt/, /[ɡlʊt]/
verb
(transitive, economics) To provide (a market) with so much of a product that the supply greatly exceeds the demand.
  1. přesytit
  2. zahltit
glutamate
/ˈɡlu.tə.meɪt/, /ˈɡluː.tə.meɪt/, /ˈɡlʉː.tə.mæɪt/, /[ˈɡlʉː.tə.mɛɪ̯t]/, /[ˈɡɫu̟.ɾə.meɪ̯t]/, /[ˈɡɫʉː.ɾə.mæɪ̯t]/
noun
(chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.
glutamát
glutamic acid
noun
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.
kyselina glutamová
glutamine
/ˈɡlutəmin/
noun
(amino acid) A nonessential amino acid C5H10N2O3 found in most animal and plant proteins.
glutamin
gluteal
adjective
(anatomy) Relating to the buttocks.
hýžďový
gluteal cleft
noun
(anatomy) The groove between the buttocks that runs from just below the sacrum to the perineum.
mezihýžďová rýha
gluten
/ˈɡluːtn̩/, /ˈɡluːtən/
noun
(cooking, biochemistry) The major protein in cereal grains, especially wheat; responsible for the elasticity in dough and the structure in baked bread. [from 19th c.]
  1. lepek
  2. gluten
gluten-free
adjective
(of food) Containing no gluten.
bezlepkový
glutton
/ˈɡlʌtn̩/
noun
One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.
  1. nenasyta
  2. žrout
  3. obžera
gluttonous
/ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/
adjective
Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.
nenasytný
gluttony
/ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/
noun
The vice of eating to excess.
  1. obžerství
  2. nenasytnost
glyceride
/ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/
noun
(organic compound) An ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acid; they are the major constituents of lipids.
glycerid
glycerine
/ˈɡlɪsəɹɪn/
noun
(British spelling)
glycerin
glycogen
noun
(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.
glykogen
glycolysis
noun
(biochemistry) The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic acid, and ATP as an energy source
glykolýza
glyphosate
/ɡlaɪˈfɒseɪt/, /ˈɡlaɪfə-/, /ˈɡlɪfəseɪt/
noun
  1. (carboxylic acid) N-phosphonomethyl glycine, the active ingredient of several herbicides that inhibit a plant growth enzyme.
  2. Any of several herbicides based on it, such as Roundup.
glyfosát