المعنى
To sell very quickly
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase reflects the 'fronta' (queue) culture of the 20th century. Even today, Czechs are known for hunting 'akce' (discounts) in supermarkets, where popular items literally go on the scuffle. In the capital, the idiom is frequently used in the context of the housing crisis. Small apartments are so rare that they 'go on the scuffle' within hours of being listed. The origin of 'dračka' (feather plucking) is still remembered in some rural areas during folklore festivals, though the commercial meaning of the idiom is now dominant. Czech business reporters love this phrase. It's a standard way to describe a successful product launch or a high-performing stock.
Use the plural
Since the phrase usually refers to many items being sold, use 'jdou' (plural) more often than 'jde' (singular).
Preposition Alert
Always use 'na'. Using 'v' or 'pro' will make you sound like a beginner.
المعنى
To sell very quickly
Use the plural
Since the phrase usually refers to many items being sold, use 'jdou' (plural) more often than 'jde' (singular).
Preposition Alert
Always use 'na'. Using 'v' or 'pro' will make you sound like a beginner.
Business Context
Use this in business presentations to describe a successful product—it sounds very natural and 'pro'.
The 'Akce' Factor
Mention this phrase when talking about Czech supermarket culture to instantly bond with locals.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'jít'.
Lístky na hokej včera ____ na dračku.
The subject 'lístky' is masculine inanimate plural, so the past tense verb is 'šly'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the natural Czech sentence:
The idiom always uses the preposition 'na'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a market and the last 50 sausages were sold in 10 minutes. What do you say?
This is the perfect situation for the idiom as it describes rapid sales.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Proč je ten obchod tak plný?' B: 'Protože ty nové boty ____.'
'Jdou na dračku' means they are selling fast. 'Jdou na nervy' means they are annoying!
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Selling Fast: Czech vs English
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينLístky na hokej včera ____ na dračku.
The subject 'lístky' is masculine inanimate plural, so the past tense verb is 'šly'.
Choose the natural Czech sentence:
The idiom always uses the preposition 'na'.
You are at a market and the last 50 sausages were sold in 10 minutes. What do you say?
This is the perfect situation for the idiom as it describes rapid sales.
A: 'Proč je ten obchod tak plný?' B: 'Protože ty nové boty ____.'
'Jdou na dračku' means they are selling fast. 'Jdou na nervy' means they are annoying!
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, but only in a professional context (e.g., 'Sought-after experts'). Don't use it for dating!
It's neutral to informal. You'll see it in newspapers, but not in a court of law.
It comes from 'drát' (to tear) and refers to a scuffle or a feather-plucking session.
Yes: 'šlo na dračku' (singular) or 'šly na dračku' (plural).
Exactly. It's the most natural Czech equivalent to 'selling like hotcakes'.
Yes, if 'to' refers to a specific product mentioned before.
Very much so. It's a very 'living' idiom in modern Czech.
Usually, yes. It implies a commercial transaction or high demand.
Idioms often use fixed prepositions that don't follow standard logic. Just memorize 'na'!
Yes, e.g., 'Masáže teď jdou na dračku.'
You say 'Šlo to na dračku' (It sold fast).
Not at all. It's a very positive phrase about success.
عبارات ذات صلة
Prodávat se jako teplé housky
synonymTo sell like warm rolls
Mizet před očima
similarTo disappear before one's eyes
Být v kurzu
similarTo be in vogue/demand
Ležet ladem
contrastTo lie fallow / not selling
Jít na ruku
specialized formTo go to someone's hand (help them)
