Bedeutung
Asking about current activity or job.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'tykání' (informal address) is a significant step in a relationship. Don't rush it. The phrase is identical in Slovak, reflecting the shared linguistic history. Direct questions about work are common and not seen as prying. In many cultures, asking about work is a way to establish social status.
Pronunciation
Don't forget the soft 'ď'. It's not a hard 'd' like in English.
Register
Always use 'Co děláte?' if you aren't sure about the relationship level.
Bedeutung
Asking about current activity or job.
Pronunciation
Don't forget the soft 'ď'. It's not a hard 'd' like in English.
Register
Always use 'Co děláte?' if you aren't sure about the relationship level.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct verb form.
Ahoj, co ___ (dělat)?
The subject is 'ty' (you), so the verb must end in -áš.
Choose the formal version.
Which is formal?
The -te ending is for formal or plural address.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Match: Boss vs Friend
Formal vs Informal register.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Co děláš? B: ___
The question asks for an activity.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAhoj, co ___ (dělat)?
The subject is 'ty' (you), so the verb must end in -áš.
Which is formal?
The -te ending is for formal or plural address.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Formal vs Informal register.
A: Co děláš? B: ___
The question asks for an activity.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, use 'Co děláte?' to be polite.
No, it's a standard conversation starter.
It is the second-person singular of 'dělat' (to do).
Simply say what you are doing, e.g., 'Čtu si.'
It marks the second-person singular (you).
Only if you are very close with the recipient.
No, one asks for activity, the other for health/mood.
You can say 'Nic moc' (not much).
No, avoid it in formal writing.
No, the verb form is the same for all genders.
No, use 'Co děláte?' for plural.
Yes, it's very common in all informal speech.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Co se děje?
similarWhat's happening?
Jak se máš?
similarHow are you?
Co máš za lubem?
specialized formWhat are you up to? (mischievous)
Co děláte?
formalWhat are you doing? (formal)
