Absolutely! Czech is a West Slavic language spoken by over 10 million people. While it has a reputation for being challenging, with its complex grammar and unique sounds, it's a beautiful language to learn.
Ahoj! Jak se máš? (Hello! How are you?)
Start with these basic phrases and explore more below!
Greetings
Essential Czech phrases
Common Greetings
Dobrý den - Good day
Ahoj - Hello/Hi
Na shledanou - Goodbye
Dobrou noc - Good night
Food & Drinks
Order like a local
Dining Phrases
Pivo, prosím - Beer, please
Kolik to stojí? - How much does it cost?
Dobrou chuť - Enjoy your meal
To bylo výborné - That was delicious
Travel
Navigate with ease
Travel Phrases
Kde je...? - Where is...?
Kolik je hodin? - What time is it?
Pomoc! - Help!
Nerozumím - I don't understand
Pronunciation Tips
Unique Czech Sounds
ř - Like a rolled "r" with "zh" (unique to Czech)
ch - Like the "ch" in Scottish "loch"
c - Like "ts" in "cats"
ě - Like "ye" in "yes"
Stress Pattern
Czech words are always stressed on the first syllable. This makes the rhythm of the language quite different from English.