A1 Collocation Neutral

Dlouhá cesta

Long journey

Significado

Describing a lengthy trip.

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Contexto cultural

Czechs are famous for 'chataření' (cottage culture). A 'dlouhá cesta' often refers to the Friday afternoon drive from the city to a rural cottage. Similar to Czech, but the word is 'dlhá cesta'. The cultural emphasis on mountain hiking is equally strong. The 'long road' often refers to the historical transition from communism to democracy. In the startup world in Prague, 'dlouhá cesta' is used to describe the path from a seed round to an exit.

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Case shortcut

If you're unsure of the case, just say 'To je dlouhá cesta' (Nominative). It's almost always understood.

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Gender Trap

Don't say 'dlouhý cesta'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to native speakers.

Significado

Describing a lengthy trip.

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Case shortcut

If you're unsure of the case, just say 'To je dlouhá cesta' (Nominative). It's almost always understood.

⚠️

Gender Trap

Don't say 'dlouhý cesta'. It's a very common beginner mistake that sounds quite jarring to native speakers.

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Metaphorical Power

Use this phrase in job interviews to show you understand that success takes time. It shows maturity.

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Hiking Etiquette

When hiking in Czechia, if someone tells you it's a 'dlouhá cesta', they usually mean you have at least 2 more hours of walking!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'dlouhá cesta'.

Máme před sebou ______ ______ do Brna.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dlouhou cestu

After 'před sebou' (in the sense of 'having something ahead'), we use the accusative case.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: To je dlouhá cesta.

'Cesta' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'dlouhá'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are talking about a 12-hour flight.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: To je dlouhá cesta.

A 12-hour flight is a long journey.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Už jsi se naučil česky?' B: 'Ještě ne, je to ______ ______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dlouhá cesta

Learning a language is a long process/journey.

Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.

Match them:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dlouhá cesta - Long road

Direct translation.

Use the correct case after the preposition 'po'.

Po ______ ______ jsme byli unavení.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dlouhé cestě

The preposition 'po' (after) takes the locative case here.

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Ayudas visuales

Dlouhá vs. Daleká

Dlouhá (Time/Experience)
Cesta trvá 5 hodin The trip takes 5 hours
Daleká (Distance)
Cesta je 500 km The trip is 500 km

Banco de ejercicios

6 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'dlouhá cesta'. Fill Blank A2

Máme před sebou ______ ______ do Brna.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dlouhou cestu

After 'před sebou' (in the sense of 'having something ahead'), we use the accusative case.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: To je dlouhá cesta.

'Cesta' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'dlouhá'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are talking about a 12-hour flight.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: To je dlouhá cesta.

A 12-hour flight is a long journey.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Už jsi se naučil česky?' B: 'Ještě ne, je to ______ ______.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dlouhá cesta

Learning a language is a long process/journey.

Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dlouhá cesta - Long road

Direct translation.

Use the correct case after the preposition 'po'. Fill Blank B1

Po ______ ______ jsme byli unavení.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dlouhé cestě

The preposition 'po' (after) takes the locative case here.

🎉 Puntuación: /6

Preguntas frecuentes

14 preguntas

Yes, but 'dlouhá ulice' is more specific. 'Dlouhá cesta' implies a path or a journey rather than a city street.

'Cesta' is the journey/way, 'výlet' is a trip/excursion for pleasure.

It is neutral. It can be used in a formal speech or a casual chat.

You can say 'velmi dlouhá cesta' or 'předlouhá cesta'.

No, for a book use 'dlouhá kniha'.

Yes, exactly.

Yes, always.

'Čekat' (to await) or 'mít' (to have).

No, use 'dlouhý film'.

Yes, 'štreka'.

Je to dlouhá cesta na vrchol.

Yes, metaphorically.

Dlouhé cesty.

Yes, very frequently in Czech pop and folk music.

Frases relacionadas

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Šťastnou cestu

similar

Have a safe journey

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Cestovní horečka

builds on

Travel fever/pre-trip anxiety

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Běh na dlouhou trať

specialized form

A long-distance run

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Zkratka

contrast

Shortcut

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Daleká cesta

synonym

A far journey

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Cestou necestou

similar

Through thick and thin / over hills and dales

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