Basic Phrases of the Czech Language

Czech is a West Slavic language, spoken by approximately 12 million people. It is treated as the official language in the historical regions of Moravia, southwestern Silesia and Bohemia in the Czech Republic and is written in the Roman alphabet. Latin and German are the two languages that have tremendously influenced the Czech language.

Let us look at some of the interesting Czech Phrases

Basic Expressions

Yes --- Ano
No --- Ne
What? --- Co?
Where --- Kde?
Please --- Prosim
Sorry --- pardon
Now --- Nyní
Today --- Dnes
Tomorrow --- Zítra
Yesterday --- Včera
Big --- Velký
Small --- Malý
Straight --- Rovne
Left --- Doleva
Right --- Doprava
Far --- daleko
Near --- Blizko
Excuse me --- Prominte

Short Talk

What is this? --- Co je to?
What’s mew? --- Co nového?
See you later --- Na viděnou!
Where do you live --- Kde žiješ?
I do not follow   --- Nerozumím
I do not know --- Nevím
Hurry up!  --- Pospes si!
I am hungry --- Mám hlad
I am thirsty    --- Mám žízeň
I am lost! --- Ztratila jsem se!
Can I help you? --- Máte přání?
Can u help me? --- Můžete mi pomoci?
I am not feeling well --- Není mi dobře
Come with me --- Pojďte se mnou!
How old are you? --- Kolik let ti?
Do not worry --- Si starosti.

Greetings / Introduction

Hello --- Dobree den
Good day! --- Dobrý den!
Good afternoon --- Dobre odpoledne
Good evening --- Dobrý večer!
Good night --- Dobrou noc!
Good Luck --- Hodne stesti
Thank you --- Děkuji
You are welcome --- Není zač /Prosím
How are you --- Jak se máte?
I am fine, thanks --- Mám se dobře, děkuji
What is your name? --- Jak se jmenujete?
My name is…. --- Jmenuji se…
Nice meeting you --- Rád jsem vás poznal
Pleased to meet you --- Tesi me
Where do you live? --- Kde bydite?
Goodbye --- Na shledanou!
Have a nice day --- Hezký den!
Bon Voyage --- Stastnou cestu!
Get well soon --- Brzy se uzdravte
Congratulations --- Blahopřeji

Important Terms

Theater --- Divadlo
Bus stop --- Autobusová zastávka?
Bus station --- Autobusové nádraží
Train station --- Vlakové nádraží
Toilet --- Záchod
Police --- Policii
Pharmacy --- Lékárna

Important Signs

Fire --- Hori
Robber --- Zlodei
Help! --- Pomoc!
Ambulance --- Zavolejte
Doctor --- Doktora
Stop --- Stůj!

Days of the Week

Monday --- Idhnayn
Tuesday --- Dhaladh
Wednesday --- Arba'
Thursday --- Khamis
Friday --- Jama'a
Saturday --- As-sabt
Sunday --- Al-had 

Numerals

0 --- Nula
1 --- Jedan
2 --- Dva
3 --- Tri
4 --- Ctyri
5 --- Pet
6 --- Sest
7 --- Sedm
8 --- Osm
9 --- Devet
10 --- Deset

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