práci

Práci is the dative, accusative, or locative singular form of the Czech noun práce, which means work or labor. The base form trabajo is práce, a feminine noun. In use, práce denotes activity performed to achieve a goal, or the broader concept of employment. Common expressions include mít práci (to have a job) and jít do práce (to go to work). The word forms vary by case, number, and sentence structure.

Práce has cognates in other Slavic languages, such as Slovak práca and Polish praca, all sharing the same general meaning. The root prac- is connected to the verb pracovat (to work). The concept also appears in related terms across languages, and its semantic field encompasses activity, effort, and occupation. In Russian, the approximate equivalent is работа (rabota), illustrating parallel development of the idea of labor.

In economic and social contexts, práce refers to labor as a resource and to paid employment. It covers tasks, professional duties, and all kinds of work people perform. Discussions about the labor market, productivity, working conditions, and wages often use this term or its related forms. Beyond economics, the concept appears in daily life and culture, where work is linked to identity, social structure, and personal time management.

See also: Work, Labor, Employment.