Bedeutung
Informal greeting used among friends and family.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Ahoj is the cornerstone of informal Czech. It is the first word you should learn to signal friendliness. Ahoj is also used in Slovakia, as the languages are very similar. Expats often use Ahoj to show they are integrating into the local culture. Young people use Ahoj constantly, often adding 'Ahojky' for extra friendliness.
When in doubt, use Dobrý den
It is better to be too formal than too rude.
The 'ty' register
Only use Ahoj with people you call 'ty'.
Bedeutung
Informal greeting used among friends and family.
When in doubt, use Dobrý den
It is better to be too formal than too rude.
The 'ty' register
Only use Ahoj with people you call 'ty'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct greeting.
_____, jak se máš?
Since the sentence uses 'ty' (máš), the informal 'Ahoj' is correct.
Which greeting is appropriate for your boss?
Which one is correct?
Ahoj is too informal for a professional relationship.
Match the greeting to the situation.
Match: 1. Friend, 2. Professor
Ahoj is for friends, Dobrý den for formal figures.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben_____, jak se máš?
Since the sentence uses 'ty' (máš), the informal 'Ahoj' is correct.
Which one is correct?
Ahoj is too informal for a professional relationship.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Ahoj is for friends, Dobrý den for formal figures.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is very common for both hello and goodbye.
No, it is the same for everyone.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ahojky
specialized formCuter, more affectionate Ahoj
Čau
synonymHi/Bye
Dobrý den
contrastGood day
Měj se
builds onTake care
