Czech-English Top 10

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Submitted by bohemicus on Mon, 20/08/2007 - 12:31.
Just a few basic Czech phrases any visitor to the Czech Republic will find useful (even when visiting just for a day). Taken from an essay on Bohemica.com.


12 vocabulary pair(s) in this vocabulary set.

Card IDCzechEnglishExplanation
5466-149AhojHello, ByeLike the famous Aloha, Ahoj is used to say both Hi and Bye. It has its origins in the naval Ahoy and is pronounced the same way.
5466-150prosímplease, excuse me, here you areThis universal term of politeness is a useful word to learn for anyone visiting the Czech Republic.
5466-151pivobeerA super important word for people visiting the Czech Republic.
5466-152děkujuthank you
5466-153pardonexcuse meUniversal excuse for when you bump into somebody.
5466-154anoyesSometimes shortened to 'noh' leading to possible confusion for English speakers.
5466-155neno
5466-156kolikhow much, how many
5466-157NashledanouGood byePolite version of Ahoj
5466-158Dobrou chuťBon apetiteImportant phrase, often forgotten by English speakers
5466-159na zdravícheersLiterally, "to health"
5466-160Dobrý denHelloPolite version of Ahoj. Literally "good day".