Tschechei

German

Etymology

Possibly derived from Tscheche +‎ -ei in analogy to terms like Lombardei, Slowakei, Türkei or as back-formation from Tschechoslowakei

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃɛˈçaɪ̯/

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• Rhymes: -aɪ̯

Proper noun

die Tschechei f (proper noun, usually definite, definite genitive der Tschechei)

1. (dated) Czech Republic (a country in Central Europe)

   Synonyms: (common) Tschechien, (officialese) Tschechische Republik, (historical) Böhmen und Mähren

Usage notes

• Now usually avoided and considered dismissive because of associations with the Sudeten crisis and the Protectorate, particularly with the Nazi propaganda term Rest-Tschechei. However, in some of the regions bordering on the Czech Republic it may still be usual as a vernacular form.

Derived terms

• Rest-Tschechei

Further reading

• “Tschechei” in Duden online