záber

Záber is a term that can have multiple meanings depending on the context, primarily found in Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak. In its most common usage, "záber" translates to "shot" or "take" in the context of photography or filmmaking. This refers to a single continuous recording of a film or video, or a single frame captured by a camera. Photographers might talk about the best záber of a landscape, while filmmakers discuss editing together multiple zábery to form a scene.

Beyond its cinematic and photographic applications, "záber" can also denote an act of pulling or dragging. For instance, it can describe the force exerted by an engine or a team of animals to move something heavy. In a more figurative sense, "záber" can imply a strong effort or a burst of energy. Someone might say they need to put in a big záber to finish a task. It can also refer to the act of taking or capturing something, such as a záber of evidence in a legal context, or even a záber of food, meaning a bite or mouthful. The specific meaning is usually clarified by the surrounding words and the overall situation.