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How do you greet someone in Czech?
Hi! “Ahoj” is the most common informal greeting used between friends. “Čau” is more informal than “Ahoj”. “Nazdar” is a less common informal greeting.
How do you reply to Jak se mate?
The standard response to the question “Jak se máš?” is “Mám se dobře/špatně,” whether you’re feeling respectively good or bad. Alternatively, if you’re unwell you can use “Je mi blbě /špatně.”
How do you say welcome in Czech?
The word prosím means “you are welcome”. (slow) Pro-sím. Prosím. Another common word that’s used to express “you are welcome” is není zač.
How do you say no in Czechoslovakian?
Basic Czech Phrases
- YES = ANO (ano)
- NO = NE (ne)
- PLEASE = PROSÍM (proseem)
- THANK YOU = DEvKUJI VAM (dyekooyi vam)
- GOOD MORNING = DOBRÉ RÁNO (dobrye rano)
- GOOD AFTERNOON = DOBRÉ ODPOLEDNE (dobrye odpoledne)
- GOOD NIGHT = DOBROU NOC (dobroh nots)
- HELLO = DOBRY’ DEN (dobree den)
What is sorry in Czech?
Chtěl bych se omluvit. This is a slightly more formal way to say ‘I’m sorry’ in Czech. Use this phrase if you’re addressing your superiors and/or elders.
What does Jak se mas mean in English?
“Jak se mas” is the Czech version of “what’s up” meaning “how are you doing?”. In the United States, it’s commonly used between people of Czech Heritage, and those who are just exploring and getting into Czech Culture. In Texas, it is especially common to spot this greeting on bumper stickers throughout the state.
What are the most useful Czech phrases to learn?
If you learn nothing else, try these phrases: 1. Prosím(pro-seem) = Possibly the most useful word in Czech. It means: 1) Please, 2) Here you are, 3) You’re welcome, 4) What did you say?, 5) I’ll have … and can generally be used in times of doubt.
What are some of the worst Czech swear words?
Cvok / magor – a nutcase. Hajzl / zmrd – a bastard. Kokot / čurák – wanker, dickhead, motherfucker, prick – they’re both rude words for male private parts. The last four are probably the worst Czech swear words, that I know of anyway, perhaps I’ve just led a sheltered life and someone will educate me.
How do you say thank you in Czech?
Thank you Dekuji (dye-ku-yi) = Thanks Czechs say “thank you” a lot, so this is one word you’ll hear constantly. Prosím (pro-seem) = no exact translation / see below Prosím is a very strange word. Dobry den (do-bree den) = Good day (Hello) Na Shledanou (nas-khledanow) = See you
How do you say “I don’t speak Czech”?
Nemluvím česky (nem-loo-veem chehs-kee) = I don’t speak Czech. Inevitably, you’ll run into people who’ll try to explain something in Czech or attempt to start a conversation you can’t follow, which is why learning to say, “I don’t speak Czech” is so important.