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How do you pronounce Prague?
Czech Pra·ha [prah-hah].
What does Prague mean in English?
The Czech name Praha is derived from an old Slavic word, práh, which means “ford” or “rapid”, referring to the city’s origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river.
What language is Prague?
the Czech Language
Beginner’s guide to the Czech Language. The official language of the Czech Republic is Czech. You don’t have to worry about coming to the country without prior knowledge of the language as you’ll have no problems communicating in English in most cities and many Czechs also speak German and Russian.
Which country is Prague in?
the Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Praha, city, capital of the Czech Republic.
Is German spoken in Prague?
Prague German (German: Prager Deutsch, Czech: Pražská němčina) was the dialect of German spoken in Prague in what is now the Czech Republic….
| Prague German | |
|---|---|
| Native speakers | unknown |
| Language family | Indo-European Germanic German Prague German |
| Writing system | Latin |
| Language codes |
Do Czech speak English?
Overall, it is estimated that around a quarter to a third (27\%) of Czechs can speak English to some level, though this rate is much higher in the capital city Prague, where you should be able to use English in the main central tourist spots.
Why is Prague called the Golden City?
The city of Prague is normally called “The golden city of one hundred spires,” but often it is called “The golden city of five hundred spires” and “The golden city of one thousand spires.” Prague is called this because of its beautiful cathedrals and their pointy spires. Vitus Cathedral and The Tyn Cathedral.
How do you pronounce Hilfiger?
The pronunciation of Hilfiger is as written. The ‘-er’ sounds like the ‘-er’ in water if you are in the UK or speak with a Received British accent. If you are in the USA, pronounce the ‘-er’ as you pronounce the ‘-er’ in ‘water’. In standard UK English, the ‘r’ in ‘water’ is silent, in the US it’s pronounced.