ústami

ústami is a Czech word that translates to "by mouth" or "through the mouth" in English. It is a grammatical construction used in Czech to indicate that an action is performed orally. This can refer to speaking, eating, drinking, or any other activity that involves the use of the mouth. The word is derived from "úst," meaning mouth, with the instrumental case ending "-mi" indicating "by means of" or "with."

For example, in Czech, one might say "mluvit ústami" which means "to speak by mouth." Similarly, "jíst ústami" translates to "to eat by mouth." The phrase emphasizes the direct involvement of the oral cavity in the action. While often redundant in contexts where the use of the mouth is obvious, it can be used for emphasis or clarity. It's a common locution in everyday Czech conversation and writing, functioning as a simple adverbial phrase. The usage is straightforward and follows standard Czech grammatical rules for case endings and prepositional phrases.