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Délka

Délka is a Czech noun meaning length or duration. It denotes the extent of something along one dimension or the period of time something lasts. The term is used across science, engineering, and everyday language in neutral, descriptive contexts.

In geometry and physics, délka refers to the distance along a straight line or path, the size

For time, délka expresses duration. Examples include délka filmu (running time), délka cesty (travel duration), or

Measurement and units: the SI base unit for length is the metre. Lengths are commonly expressed in

Etymology and cognates: délka is a native Czech term, with related forms in other Slavic languages, such

of
an
object
in
one
dimension,
or
the
extent
of
a
figure.
In
practical
use,
délka
is
measured
with
tools
such
as
a
meter
stick
or
tape
measure.
Common
expressions
include
délka
stolu
(the
length
of
a
table),
délka
vozidla
(the
length
of
a
vehicle),
or
délka
trati
(the
length
of
a
route).
délka
života
(life
length).
Temporal
délka
is
determined
with
clocks
or
watches
and
is
typically
given
in
seconds,
minutes,
hours,
or
longer
units
as
appropriate.
metres,
centimetres,
and
millimetres
in
everyday
Czech
usage,
with
kilometres
used
for
longer
distances.
Precision
in
measurement
depends
on
the
instrument
and
context,
from
simple
household
tasks
to
scientific
applications.
as
délka
in
Slovak
and
dlougość
in
Polish,
reflecting
a
common
Slavic
root
for
the
concept
of
extent
or
duration.