Key Czech vocabulary for holidays, traditions, and social customs, with brief notes on greetings, hospitality, and gift-giving etiquette. Front: the Czech word or phrase. Back: English meaning and brief cultural note.
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- Ahoj
- Informal hello or goodbye. Used between friends and equals, not in formal situations.
- Dobrý den
- Good day (formal daytime greeting). Used with strangers, in professional settings, and by convention until late afternoon.
- Dobrý večer
- Good evening (formal greeting). Used after dark to show respect and politeness in formal and semi-formal contexts.
- Na shledanou
- Goodbye (formal farewell). Literally means 'until we see each other again,' reflecting the importance Czechs place on relationships.
- Děkuji
- Thank you (formal). Used with strangers, in professional settings, and to show respect. Casual version is 'Díky.'
- Prosím
- Please. Essential in Czech politeness; also means 'you are welcome' as a response to thanks.
- Na zdraví
- Cheers or to your health (a toast). Used when raising glasses at meals and celebrations; central to Czech hospitality.
- Přijďte dál
- Come in (welcoming guests inside). Reflects Czech hospitality tradition; a common greeting at the door.
- Chtěl byste si sednout?
- Would you like to sit? Polite hospitality question offering comfort to a guest.
- Něco k pití?
- Something to drink? Offering beverages to guests is a cornerstone of Czech hospitality.
- Pohostinství
- Hospitality. A highly valued Czech trait; making guests comfortable is considered a moral obligation.
- Vánoce
- Christmas. Major Czech holiday celebrated with family, traditional foods like carp and honey cake, and decorated Christmas trees.
- Silvestr
- New Year's Eve. Celebrated with gaiety, champagne toasts, and the tradition of ear-pinching (štípání v uši) for good luck.
- Štípání v uši
- Ear-pinching tradition. New Year's Eve custom where friends playfully pinch each other's ears for good luck in the coming year.
- Velikonoce
- Easter. Spring holiday marked by painted eggs, egg-tapping games, and traditional holiday breads and pastries.
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