Useful Czech Words & Phrases for Visting the Czech Republic

Why Study Czech?

Possibly you have some Czech friends, a romance interest, or you would like to travel, work or study in the Czech Republic.

After learning some Czech phrases you will get to impress the local people which is also very politce, and some of the most used words for travel are very easy to learn.

If you have an interest in languages, or the Czech Republic, you could develop your language skills past beginner level which is recommend if you want to work in a city like Prague. This will allow you to experience a true cultural immersion.

There are lots of Czech language schools in Czech Republic who offer classes to foreigners all year round.

Here are some basic Czech phrases to get you started.

Basics

Hello - Ahoj
Goodbye - Na shledanou
Thank you - Děkuji
I'm sorry - Promiňte
Yes - Ano
No - Ne

Conversational

What's your name? - Jak se jmenujete?
My name is - Jmenuji se
Nice to meet you - Těší mě
Where is ... ? - Kde je ... ?
How far is it? - How far is it?
Do you speak English? - Mluvíte anglicky?
I don't understand - Nerosumín
I don't speak Czech - Nemluvím česky

Tourism / Getting Around

Excuse me, do you know where the tourist office is? - Promiňte, víte, kde je turistická kancelář?
I need a taxi - Potřebuji taxi.
How much is it? - Kolik to stojí?
Where is the train station? - Kde je vlakové nádraží?
Where is the subway station? - Kde je stanice metra?
Airport - Letiště
Bus - Autobus