Czech, a West Slavic language, is the official language of the Czech Republic. It’s known for its unique characters and pronunciation. This lesson provides a comprehensive guide to essential Czech conversational phrases and questions, perfect for navigating various social interactions.

Greetings

• Hello/Hi – “Ahoj” / “Čau” (informal)
• Good morning – “Dobré ráno”
• Good afternoon – “Dobré odpoledne”
• Good evening – “Dobrý večer”
• Goodbye – “Na shledanou”

Introducing Yourself or Others

• My name is [name]. – “Jmenuji se [jméno].”
• This is [name]. – “Tohle je [jméno].”
• I am from [country]. – “Jsem z [země].”
• I live in [city/place]. – “Bydlím v [město/místo].”

Asking for Directions or People

• Where is the [place]? – “Kde je [místo]?”
• How do I get to [place]? – “Jak se dostanu do [místa]?”
• Is this the way to [place]? – “Je tohle cesta do [místa]?”
• Can you show me on the map? – “Můžete mi to ukázat na mapě?”

Solving a Misunderstanding

• Sorry, I don’t understand. – “Promiňte, nerozumím.”
• Can you please repeat that? – “Můžete to prosím zopakovat?”
• I mean… – “Myslím…”
• What does [word] mean? – “Co znamená [slovo]?”

Farewell Expressions

• See you later – “Uvidíme se později”
• Take care – “Dej na sebe pozor”
• Have a good day – “Hezký den”

Travel and Dining

• I would like to book a room. – “Chtěl bych rezervovat pokoj.”
• Can I see the menu, please? – “Můžu si prosím prohlédnout jídelní lístek?”
• I am vegetarian. – “Jsem vegetarián/vegetariánka.”
• The bill, please. – “Účet, prosím.”

Shopping

• How much does this cost? – “Kolik to stojí?”
• Do you have this in another size? – “Máte to v jiné velikosti?”
• I’m just looking, thanks. – “Jen se dívám, děkuji.”
• Can I pay by card? – “Můžu platit kartou?”

Dating and Love

• You look beautiful. (to a woman) / You look handsome. (to a man) – “Vypadáš krásně.” / “Vypadáš hezky.”
• I miss you. – “Chybíš mi.”
• I love you. – “Miluji tě.”
• Would you like to go out with me? – “Chceš se se mnou sejít?”

Emergencies

• Help! – “Pomoc!”
• Call the police! – “Zavolejte policii!”
• I need a doctor. – “Potřebuji doktora.”
• Where is the nearest hospital? – “Kde je nejbližší nemocnice?”

This lesson covers the basics to get you started in Czech, but remember, practice is key. Try to use these phrases in conversations, listen to native speakers, and immerse yourself in the language as much as possible. Czech pronunciation can be challenging due to its specific sounds and intonation, so focus on listening and repeating to improve your skills.