Czech Language Explorer

Discover the beauty of Czech language and culture

Can I speak Czech?

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.

Quick Czech Quiz

1. How do you say "Thank you" in Czech?

2. What does "Pivo" mean?

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