Bedeutung
Being available or not busy.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Chata' culture: On Friday afternoons, many Czechs 'nemají čas' because they are leaving for their country cottages. This is a sacred time. Asking 'Máš čas na jedno?' is the ultimate social invitation. It's rarely just one beer; it's an invitation for a long talk. In Czech offices, saying 'nemám čas' is not necessarily rude; it's seen as being direct about one's workload. Czechs generally value punctuality, but once a social event starts, they 'mají čas'—they don't like to rush the experience.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' + accusative for the thing you have time for. 'Mám čas na tebe' (I have time for you).
Avoid 'Jsem volný'
Unless you are looking for a date or just got out of jail, stick to 'Mám čas'.
Bedeutung
Being available or not busy.
The 'Na' Rule
Always use 'na' + accusative for the thing you have time for. 'Mám čas na tebe' (I have time for you).
Avoid 'Jsem volný'
Unless you are looking for a date or just got out of jail, stick to 'Mám čas'.
Polite Refusal
Czechs appreciate directness. 'Nemám čas' is not rude if said with a smile or an apology.
Future Tense
You can just say 'Mám čas zítra' instead of 'Budu mít čas zítra'. It's very common.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'.
Já dneska ______ čas na kávu.
The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb must be 'mám'.
Which sentence is the correct way to ask a friend if they are free?
How do you ask a friend if they have time?
'Máš čas?' is the natural way to ask about availability. 'Jsi volný?' can be misunderstood.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Máte zítra čas na schůzku? B: Ne, zítra bohužel ______ čas.
The speaker is declining, so the negative 'nemám' is needed.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a hurry and want to tell your friend you can't talk.
'Nemám čas' clearly communicates that you are too busy to engage.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Mám čas'
Social
- • Coffee
- • Pub
- • Walk
Work
- • Meetings
- • Help
- • Calls
Personal
- • Hobbies
- • Rest
- • Family
Mít čas vs. Být volný
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJá dneska ______ čas na kávu.
The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb must be 'mám'.
How do you ask a friend if they have time?
'Máš čas?' is the natural way to ask about availability. 'Jsi volný?' can be misunderstood.
A: Máte zítra čas na schůzku? B: Ne, zítra bohužel ______ čas.
The speaker is declining, so the negative 'nemám' is needed.
You are in a hurry and want to tell your friend you can't talk.
'Nemám čas' clearly communicates that you are too busy to engage.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenYes, that is the most common use of the phrase.
No, it's neutral. To be extra polite, add 'Bohužel' (Unfortunately).
'Mít čas' is about immediate availability; 'mít volno' is about having a scheduled day off.
Use 'Nemám na to čas.'
No, for deadlines use 'mít termín' or 'stíhat'.
Yes, 'nestíhám' is often used when you are too busy to do something.
No, the verb 'mám' already tells us the subject is 'I'.
Budu mít čas.
Yes, it means 'I have time for you'.
Mám dost času.
Yes, it is a masculine inanimate noun.
Yes, it's perfectly professional.
Máte chvilku?
Not necessarily, it just means you are available.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Mít volno
similarTo have a day off
Udělat si čas
builds onTo make time
Ztrácet čas
contrastTo waste time
Být v časové tísni
specialized formTo be in a time crunch
