požádat o ruku
to propose marriage
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈpoʒaːdat o ˈruku/
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Cultural Note
The fixed Czech expression for proposing is požádat někoho o ruku, literally 'ask for someone's hand.'
📝 Example Sentences
Rozhodl se ji požádat o ruku na horách.
He decided to propose to her in the mountains.
Požádal ji o ruku před celou rodinou.
He proposed to her in front of the whole family.