háčky

See also: hacky, and hačky

English

Etymology

From the Czech háčky, the nominative plural form of háček, whence the English háček.

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: hächʹki, IPA^(key): /ˈhɑːt͡ʃki/

Noun

háčky pl

1. plural of háček
   • 2009, Autumn Pierce, Angličtina, page 28:

     There are no separate keys for háčky and čárky.

   • 2011, Charles Ota Heller, “A note about Czech words”, in Prague, page v:

     “Háčky” (pronounced “hah-chky”) are used to soften the sound of consonants.

Czech

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈɦaːt͡ʃkɪ]

Noun

háčky m inan

1. nominative/accusative/vocative/instrumental plural of háček

Noun

háčky m anim

1. accusative/instrumental plural of háček

Descendants

• English: háčky