úrade

úrade is a Czech word meaning "office" or "authority." It is commonly used in the context of government or public administration. For example, "štátny úrad" translates to "state office" or "state authority," referring to a government agency or department. The word can also refer to a physical office space where administrative work is carried out. The plural form is "úradom."

In everyday Czech, úrad is a versatile term used to denote a place of work for officials, a body with decision-making power, or the administrative functions themselves. When referring to a specific institution, it might be preceded by an adjective indicating its jurisdiction or function, such as "finančný úrad" (financial office) or "súdny úrad" (judicial office). Understanding the context is key to accurately interpreting the meaning of úrade.