Language
We speak Czech in the Czech Republic. While most young people (82% of those aged 18–24) speak a foreign language, older generations might not. Learning a few basic phrases will please the locals and make your stay much easier!
💡 Language Tips:
📱 Useful Apps:
Download Duolingo and an offline Czech package for Google Translate or DeepL.
Download Duolingo and an offline Czech package for Google Translate or DeepL.
🎓 Courses:
Check out the "Czech for Beginners" courses directly at UCT Prague.
Check out the "Czech for Beginners" courses directly at UCT Prague.
⚠️ Authorities:
When visiting the Foreign Police or Ministry, bring a Czech-speaking friend. Officers often speak exclusively in Czech. Ask ESN UCT Prague or Tutors for help!
When visiting the Foreign Police or Ministry, bring a Czech-speaking friend. Officers often speak exclusively in Czech. Ask ESN UCT Prague or Tutors for help!
🗣️ Basic Czech Vocabulary
Common Phrases
| Hello (Formal) | Dobrý den |
| Hello (Informal) | Ahoj |
| Thank you | Děkuji |
| Yes / No | Ano / Ne |
| Sorry (Formal) | Promiňte |
| Excuse me (passing) | S dovolením! |
Communication
| Do you speak English? | Mluvíte anglicky? |
| I don't understand. | Nerozumím. |
| I don't speak Czech. | Nemluvím česky. |
| I don't know. | Nevím. |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je WC? |
| I will have a beer... | Dám si pivo... |
🛑 Signs & Notices
Caution / Warning
Pozor / VarováníOpen / Exit
Otevřeno / VýchodClosed / No Entry
Zavřeno / Zákaz vstupuBreak
PřestávkaFun fact: Czechs share linguistic roots with Slovakia, Poland, and Croatia, but we only truly understand Slovaks! 🇨🇿🤝🇸🇰