Common Czech Phrases

Social Interaction

Thank you.  Dekuji.
You are welcome.  Není zac. /  Prosím.
Excuse me.  S dovolením.
I'm sorry.  Prominte.


Greetings

Hello! ("Good day!")

 Dobrý den!

Good evening!

 Dobrý vecer!

Good night!

 Dobrou noc!

Good bye!

 Na shledanou!


Meeting People

What's your name?

 Jak se jmenujete?

My name is Peter. Jmenuji se Petr.
This is Mr. Jones.  Toto je pan Jones.
This is Mrs. Jones.  Toto je paní Jonesová.
Nice to meet you.

 Tesí me.

How are you?  Jak se máte?
I'm fine, thank you.  Mám se dobre, dekuji.


Language and Communication

Do you speak English?  Mluvíte anglicky?

I don't speak Czech.

 Nemluvím cesky.
I don't understand.  Nerozumím.


Transportation

Where is the bus station / bus stop?  Kde je autobusové nádrazí / autobusová zastávka?
Where is the train station?  Kde je vlakové nádrazí?
Where is the subway station?  Kde je stanice metra?
Where do I buy tickets? (for public transportation)  Kde se kupují jízdenky?
Next stop: Námestí Republiky  Prístí zastávka: Námestí Republiky
What is the rate per kilometer?  Jaká je sazba za kilometr?
Please stop here.  Prosím zastavte tady.


Getting Directions

Excuse me, where is the theater?  Prosím vás, kde je divadlo?
Turn right / left.  Zahnete doprava / doleva.
How far is it?  Jak je to daleko?


Accommodation

I would like a single room.  Prosil bych jednoluzkový pokoj.
I would like a double room.  Prosil bych dvouluzkový pokoj.
I would like a room for one night.  Chtel bych pokoj na jednu noc.
I would like a room for two nights.  Chtel bych pokoj na dve noci.
How much is a double room?   Kolik stojí dvouluzkový pokoj?


Sightseeing

Where is the town square?  Kde je námestí?
Do you have a map of the city?  Máte mapu mesta?
Do you have any brochures / guidebooks in English?  Máte nejaké brozury / pruvodce v anglictine?


Eating Out

What will you have?  Co si dáte?
I'll have ....  Dám si ....
I'll have a beer please.   Dám si jedno pivo prosím.
Check please!  Zaplatíme!


At the Bank

Where is a bank? Kde je banka?
I need to exchange money. Potrebuji si vymenit peníze.
What is your commission? Jakou úctujete provizi?
Where is a cash machine? Kde je bankomat?


Emergencies

Help! Pomoc!
Fire! Horí!
Thief! Zlodej!
Call an ambulance / a doctor! Zavolejte sanitku / doktora!
Call the police! Zavolejte policii!
Where is the police station?
Kde je policejní stanice?
I have lost my passport / bag. Ztratil jsem pas / tasku.


At the Doctor's Office

I'm not feeling well. Není mi dobre.
I have a headache. Bolí me hlava.
I have a stomach ache. Bolí me bricho.
I have a sore throat. Bolí me v krku.
I have a fever. Mám horecku.
It hurts here. Bolí me tady.


You May Run Into...

 Z technických duvodu zavreno. Closed due to technical reasons.
 Volané císlo neexistuje. The number you are calling does not exist.
 Máte prání? May I help you?
 Smím prosit? Would you like to dance?
 Ukoncete výstup a nástup, dvere se zavírají! Finish exiting and boarding the train, the doors are closing!
(Prague subway announcement)

 

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