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Sloka may seem like a humble Czech word, referring to the verse of a song or a stanza of poem, but it has a very distinct origin. It’s also a testament to how individuals can have a big impact on a language, if the conditions are right.
Josef Jungmann (1773 – 1847) was a leading figure in the Czech National Revival, a movement that wanted to promote and raise up Czech culture, society and language, to counteract the strong influence of German.
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