Top 10 Czech Phrases for Beginners

Heading to Prague or just starting your language journey? Here are the absolute essentials.

1. Dobrý den (Doh-bree den) - Good day / Hello

   • Formal greeting used in shops, restaurants, and with strangers.

2. Ahoj (Ah-hoy) - Hi / Bye

   • Informal. Use with friends or children.

3. Děkuji (Dyeh-koo-yee) - Thank you

4. Prosím (Pro-seem) - Please / You're welcome / Here you go

   • This is a magic word used in many contexts!

5. Na shledanou (Na skhle-da-now) - Goodbye

6. Nerozumím (Ne-ro-zoo-meem) - I don't understand

7. Mluvíte anglicky? (Mloo-vee-te an-glits-key?) - Do you speak English?

8. Promiňte (Pro-min-te) - Excuse me / I'm sorry

9. Jedno pivo, prosím (Yed-no pi-vo pro-seem) - One beer, please

   • Crucial for Czech culture!

10. Kde je toaleta? (Kde ye toa-le-ta?) - Where is the bathroom?

Bonus Tip

Czechs appreciate it when you try to speak their language, even if it's just a simple Dobrý den. Don't be afraid to make mistakes!