Feb 17, 2020

5 Phrases That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Czech Language

Prague Morning

Although the Czech language can be difficult to learn, we still recommend trying to learn a few phrases. The Czechs will welcome your effort and will be all the more willing to help you.

Here are 5 fun phrases that will surprise and inspire.

To je jiné kafe

Translation: A different kind of coffee
Meaning: This is what you say when you’re telling somebody that “it’s apples and oranges.”

Mít knedlík v krku

Translation: To have a dumpling in your throat
Meaning: A fun way to say you’re speechless or when someone is so nervous they can barely swallow. Dumplings are a major part of Czech cuisine and are often served as a side dish with meat.

Snesl bych ti modré z nebe

Translation: I would take the blue from the sky for you
Meaning: A very poetic way of saying you would do anything for somebody.

Bez peněz do hospody nelez

Translation: Never go to a pub without money
Meaning: Technically, don’t go unprepared anywhere, especially when it’s obvious you should be prepared.

Malé ryby taky ryby

Translation: Even small fish are fish
Meaning: Czechs have a knack for appreciating the small things in life. This expression means that even the smaller successes should be celebrated, as they are still successes, no matter how tiny.