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Czech Essentials

Czech for a trip around Czechia, from tram tickets and pub tables to shops, signs and unexpected problems.

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  • Greetings and essentials

    Ano

    Yes

  • Finding your way

    Is it far?

    Je to daleko?

  • At your stay

    Je v ceně snídaně?

    Is breakfast included?

  • Shops and payment

    I'm just looking.

    Jen se dívám.

  • Help and health

    lékárna

    pharmacy

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  1. Section 1: Greetings and essentials

    10 cards

  2. Section 2: When communication is hard

    10 cards

  3. Section 3: Finding your way

    10 cards

  4. Section 4: Trains and local transport

    10 cards

  5. Section 5: At your stay

    10 cards

  6. Section 6: Cafés and restaurants

    11 cards

  7. Section 7: Shops and payment

    10 cards

  8. Section 8: Places and signs

    10 cards

  9. Section 9: Help and health

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All 91 cards

In the order you learn them, one section at a time.

1Greetings and essentials10 cards

Dobrý den
Hello / good day
Dobrý večer
Good evening
Na shledanou
Goodbye
Ahoj
Hi / bye
Děkuju
Thank you
Prosím
Please / here you are
Není zač
You're welcome
Promiňte
Excuse me / sorry
Ano
Yes
Ne
No

2When communication is hard10 cards

Mluvíte anglicky?
Do you speak English?
Mluvím jen trochu česky.
I only speak a little Czech.
Nerozumím.
I don't understand.
Nevím.
I don't know.
Můžete mluvit pomaleji?
Could you speak more slowly?
Můžete to zopakovat?
Could you repeat that?
Můžete mi to napsat?
Could you write it down for me?
Co to znamená?
What does it mean?
Máte jídelní lístek v angličtině?
Do you have a menu in English?
Můžu tady fotit?
May I take photos here?

3Finding your way10 cards

Kde je …?
Where is …?
Jak se dostanu do centra?
How do I get to the city centre?
Můžete mi to ukázat na mapě?
Could you show me on the map?
Ztratil / ztratila jsem se.
I'm lost.
Je to daleko?
Is it far?
doprava
to the right
doleva
to the left
rovně
straight ahead
vchod
entrance
východ
exit

4Trains and local transport10 cards

Jednu jízdenku do …, prosím.
One ticket to …, please.
Jede tenhle vlak do …?
Does this train go to …?
Kde musím přestoupit?
Where do I have to change?
Jaká je příští zastávka?
What's the next stop?
nádraží
railway station
nástupiště
platform
zastávka
stop (bus or tram)
tramvaj
tram
označit jízdenku
to validate a ticket
revizor
ticket inspector

5At your stay10 cards

Mám rezervaci.
I have a reservation.
Mám rezervaci na jméno …
I have a reservation under the name …
Máte volný pokoj?
Do you have a room available?
Je v ceně snídaně?
Is breakfast included?
Do kolika musím uvolnit pokoj?
What time is check-out?
Klíč nefunguje.
The key doesn't work.
Neteče teplá voda.
There's no hot water.
Můžu dostat ještě jeden ručník?
Could I have another towel?
Jaké je heslo k wifi?
What's the Wi-Fi password?
Můžu si tady nechat zavazadla?
Can I leave my luggage here?

6Cafés and restaurants11 cards

Stůl pro dva, prosím.
A table for two, please.
Je tady volno?
Is this seat free?
Jídelní lístek, prosím.
The menu, please.
Co nám doporučíte?
What would you recommend?
Dám si …
I'll have …
Jedno pivo, prosím.
One beer, please.
Bez masa, prosím.
Without meat, please.
Je v tom …?
Is there … in it?
Zaplatím, prosím.
I'd like to pay, please.
Zvlášť, prosím.
Separately, please.
Dobrou chuť!
Enjoy your meal!

7Shops and payment10 cards

Kolik to stojí?
How much does it cost?
Tohle, prosím.
This one, please.
Jen se dívám.
I'm just looking.
Můžu platit kartou?
Can I pay by card?
hotově
in cash
Účtenku, prosím.
The receipt, please.
Chcete tašku?
Do you want a bag?
Máte to v jiné velikosti?
Do you have it in another size?
potraviny
grocery shop
koruna
crown (Czech currency)

8Places and signs10 cards

záchod
toilet
Otevřeno
Open
Zavřeno
Closed
Pozor
Caution / watch out
Sem
Pull (on a door)
Tam
Push (on a door)
náměstí
town square
hrad
castle
zámek
chateau / palace
vstupné
admission fee

9Help and health10 cards

Pomozte mi, prosím!
Please help me!
Ztratil / ztratila jsem peněženku.
I've lost my wallet.
Ukradli mi pas.
My passport has been stolen.
Zavolejte záchranku!
Call an ambulance!
Zavolejte policii!
Call the police!
Zavolejte 112!
Call 112!
Je mi špatně.
I feel sick.
Potřebuju lékaře.
I need a doctor.
Bolí to.
It hurts.
lékárna
pharmacy

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At your stay

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Published September 26, 2026