Czech Easily

09/09/2025

Czech has 7 grammatical cases...
😱 Wait, what?!
Don’t panic – we’ve got a simple breakdown to help you out! 👇

Each case (pád) answers a different question and shows the role of a word in a sentence. Here's a quick guide:

1️⃣ Nominative (nominativ) – Who? What?
➡️ The base form. Used for the subject of the sentence.
💬 "Pes spí." – The dog is sleeping.

2️⃣ Genitive (genitiv) – Whose? Of what?
➡️ Shows possession or movement away from something.
💬 "Bez cukru." – Without sugar.

3️⃣ Dative (dativ) – To whom? For whom?
➡️ Used for giving, showing, or telling.
💬 "Dám to kamarádovi." – I’ll give it to a friend.

4️⃣ Accusative (akuzativ) – Whom? What?
➡️ The direct object of the action.
💬 "Vidím auto." – I see a car.

5️⃣ Vocative (vokativ) – Calling someone!
➡️ Used when you’re talking to someone directly.
💬 "Petře!" – Peter!

6️⃣ Locative (lokativ) – Where?
➡️ Used only with prepositions to show static location.
💬 "O městě." – About the city.

7️⃣ Instrumental (instrumentál) – With what? With whom?
➡️ Shows the tool or means by which something is done.
💬 "Píšu perem." – I write with a pen.

💡Tip: Don’t try to memorize everything at once. Focus on one case at a time and practice in context. You’ve got this! 💪

Which case do you struggle with the most? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

08/08/2025

✨ Do you know what these things are called in Czech?
Swipe to check your answers! ➡️

Let’s test your Czech vocab with everyday objects 🪑☕💡

10/07/2025

💬 Czech money slang explained!

Czechs love to use slang when they talk about money – it sounds more fun, more local, and definitely less formal.
Here’s a breakdown with real-life examples 🇨🇿👇

👉 1 Kč = kačka
"Nemám ani kačku."
= I don’t have a single crown.

👉 5 Kč = bůra
"Máš bůra na kafe?"
= Do you have 5 crowns for coffee?

👉 10 Kč = pětka
"Dal mi jen pětku místo desítky!"
= He gave me a five instead of a ten!

👉 100 Kč = kilo
"To tričko stálo dvě kila."
= That T-shirt cost 200 CZK.

👉 1 000 Kč = litr
"Za opravu auta chtěli tři litry."
= They wanted 3,000 CZK for the car repair.

👉 1 000 000 Kč = meloun / mega
"Vyhrál dva melouny v loterii!"
= He won two million crowns in the lottery!

🧠 Pretty cool, right? These words are super common in everyday Czech — and knowing them will make you sound more natural and confident.

🎧 Want to learn more fun Czech like this?
👉 Study with me or check out my program on HeroHero — we learn Czech in a fun, simple way. 💙

17/06/2025

💧 Vodník vs. Podvodník — Two Czech words that sound similar, but trust us... you don’t want to confuse them! 😅

🧙‍♂️ Vodník is a water goblin — a mythical creature from Czech folklore who lives in ponds or rivers, often with a green face and algae in his hair. He’s not always evil, but don’t trust him with your soul... he might keep it in a jar! 🫙🌊

🕵️‍♂️ Podvodník, on the other hand, is a fraudster or con artist. The word literally comes from “pod-voda” = under water, but not in a magical way! Think of it like someone who works “under the surface” — someone shady, sneaky, and dishonest. 🕳️👀

⚠️ So next time someone says “To je podvodník!” — don’t go looking for a goblin. They're warning you about a scammer!

🔍 We talked about this in more depth on HeroHero — check it out if you want to dive deeper! 🧠💬

22/05/2025

🐶 Do you know how to say leash, dog owner or to bark in Czech?
Here’s a little vocabulary snack for all dog lovers out there! 🦴🇨🇿

Whether you're a proud páníček (dog owner) or just love saying štěkat (to bark) with a Czech accent 😄 — these words might come in handy next time you’re out walking your pes or fena.

📌 Save this post for your next dog walk vocabulary boost!

🎧 And hey — we’re talking all about dogs and Czech dog culture in our latest podcast episode.
Check it out to learn more Czech AND find out how many dogs live in the Czech Republic! (Hint: it's a lot. 🐕🐕🐕)

06/05/2025

🌸 Time to grow… your Czech! 🌿
Spring has arrived and it’s the perfect season to dig into some fun new words 🧤🌷
Swipe through and learn cute Czech words straight from the garden 👇

🌱 klíček = sprout
🪴 sazenice = seedling
🧤 rukavice = gloves
🌷 květina = flower
💧 konev = watering can
🪻 záhon = garden bed
🏡 zahrádka = small garden

👩‍🌾 Whether you're planting veggies or just vibing in the sun, now you can talk about it in Czech too!

10/04/2025

🍻 "Jdu na jedno!" …means I'm going for ONE beer…
…but every Czech knows it's never really just one 😄

Swipe through some super useful beer vocab and phrases you’ll hear in any Czech pub – from půllitr to zátka, and from cheers to "One more?"

Whether you're a beer lover or just diving into Czech culture, these expressions will help you feel like a local 👌🇨🇿

🎧 Wanna know why Czechs love beer so much?
We talked about it in our latest podcast episode!
Find the regular episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & co – and get the full cultural deep dive in the bonus episode on HeroHero ❤️

👉 What’s your go-to Czech drink? And have you ever had řezané pivo (half dark, half light)? Let us know in the comments!

26/03/2025

🍺 Czechs + beer = true love?
A brand new podcast episode is out – and this time, it's super Czech. 🇨🇿

Want to know why beer is basically a national treasure in the Czech Republic? And what it really means when someone says they're going "for one beer"? (Spoiler: it's never just one 😅)

🎧 Slow and easy Czech, fun facts, and one quiz question to get your brain going!

Perfect for learners who want to improve their Czech and learn something delicious about the culture 😋

👉 Listen here:

Pivo je v Česku víc než jen nápoj. Je to součást kultury, historie a každodenního života. Ahoj, tady je Vítek! Vítám tě u dalšího dílu podcastu, kde se bavíme o životě v Česku a dalších zajímavých tématech. Mluvím pomalu a jednoduše, takže se nejen něco nového dozvíš,...

29/01/2025

Feeling under the weather? 🤒
Let’s talk about illnesses in Czech! 🇨🇿💬

😷 Typical illnesses:
nachlazení (cold) 🥶
chřipka (flu) 🤒
viróza (virus infection) 🦠

🤧 Common symptoms:
kašel (cough)
rýma (rhinitis, runny nose)
únava (fatigue)

🌡️ Temperature guide:
> 38°C = horečka (fever) 🔥
37 - 38°C = zvýšená teplota (elevated temperature) 🌡️
< 37°C = normální teplota (normal temperature) ✅

Do you know any other Czech words for illnesses? Let us know in the comments!

19/12/2024

🎄✨ Czech Christmas Traditions ✨🎄
Did you know that in the Czech Republic, gifts 🎁 are brought by Ježíšek (Baby Jesus) instead of Santa Claus?

Here are a few key symbols of Czech Christmas:
🎁 Dárek - Gift
🐟 Kapr - Carp (traditional Christmas dish)
🌲 Vánoční stromeček - Christmas Tree
🍪 Cukroví - Homemade Christmas sweets

Find out how Czechs celebrate Christmas in the new episode of the Czech Easily podcast!

What's your favorite Christmas tradition? Let us know in the comments! 🎅❤️

21/11/2024

🌟 Ven x Venku – Do you know the difference? 🌟

👉 Ven = "I’m going outside." (diraction 🚶)
👉 Venku = "I’m outside." (location 🌳)

For example:

Jdu ven = I’m heading outside.
Jsem venku = I’m already outside.
✅ Easy, right? But what about doma x domů? 🤔 Do you know the difference?

📚 Check out our new mini Czech lesson on herohero.co/czecheasily, where we explain this in detail! Plus, you’ll find exercises to test your knowledge. 🎉

📩 Let us know in the comments if you’ve mastered this or still need practice!

22/10/2024

✨ Mastering Czech prefixes for the verb "jít" (to go) ✨

Czech verbs can change their meaning with just a little prefix! Here are some useful ones for "jít" that will help you sound more fluent. Swipe 👉 to learn:

🟢 Přijít – to come
🟢 Odejít – to go away, to leave
🟢 Přejít – to cross
🟢 Vyjít – to go out
🟢 Vejít – to come, to arrive
🟢 Najít – to find (This one stands out! It has a completely different meaning: suddenly, it's not about "going" at all, but "finding" something! 😉)

Keep practicing these and soon you'll be a pro with Czech verbs! 🇨🇿💪