chrpa

Czech

Etymology

Machek argues for Proto-Slavic *chъrpa,[1] however, more modern Rejzek states the origin is unclear.[2]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈxr̩pa/

Noun

chrpa f

  1. cornflower (flower)

Declension
Declension
singular plural
nominative chrpa chrpy
genitive chrpy chrp
dative chrpě chrpám
accusative chrpu chrpy
vocative chrpo chrpy
locative chrpě chrpách
instrumental chrpou chrpami

References
  1. "chrpa" in Václav Machek, Etymologický slovník jazyka českého, second edition, Academia, 1968
  2. chrpa in Jiří Rejzek, Český etymologický slovník, electronic version, Leda, 2007
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