A1 Collocation Informal

Hezká holka

Pretty girl

Significado

A common descriptive phrase.

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Contexto cultural

Czechs are generally direct but not overly effusive. Calling someone 'hezká holka' is a solid, honest compliment without the 'over-the-top' nature of American English 'amazing' or 'stunning'. In Slovakia, the phrase is 'pekné dievča'. While Czechs use 'holka', Slovaks use 'dievča' much more frequently in everyday speech, making the Czech 'holka' sound distinctly 'Prague-ish' to some. The large Vietnamese community in Czechia often uses 'hezká holka' as a standard descriptor when speaking Czech, reflecting the full integration of this collocation into their bilingual daily life. On apps like Tinder in Prague, 'hezká holka' is one of the most common opening compliments, though more creative users might try to be more specific.

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The 'Accusative' Rule

If you are doing something TO the girl (seeing, loving, meeting), always use 'hezkou holku'.

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Complimenting

Czech women appreciate the compliment, but don't be surprised if they downplay it with a 'No, I look terrible today!'

Significado

A common descriptive phrase.

🎯

The 'Accusative' Rule

If you are doing something TO the girl (seeing, loving, meeting), always use 'hezkou holku'.

💬

Complimenting

Czech women appreciate the compliment, but don't be surprised if they downplay it with a 'No, I look terrible today!'

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.

To je hezk_ holka.

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

The subject is feminine singular, so the adjective 'hezká' ends in -á.

Which sentence is correct when you see the girl?

Vidím...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: hezkou holku

The verb 'vidět' requires the accusative case.

Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hezká holka : Pretty girl

Direct translation check.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kdo je to? B: To je Jana. Je to moc ___ ___.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: hezká holka

Jana is a female name, so 'hezká holka' is the only logical choice.

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Ayudas visuales

Ways to describe a girl

Appearance

  • Hezká
  • Krásná
  • Pěkná
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Personality

  • Hodná
  • Chytrá
  • Vtipná

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective. Fill Blank A1

To je hezk_ holka.

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

The subject is feminine singular, so the adjective 'hezká' ends in -á.

Which sentence is correct when you see the girl? Choose A2

Vidím...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: hezkou holku

The verb 'vidět' requires the accusative case.

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: Hezká holka : Pretty girl

Direct translation check.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kdo je to? B: To je Jana. Je to moc ___ ___.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: hezká holka

Jana is a female name, so 'hezká holka' is the only logical choice.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

No, it's not rude. It's the standard word for 'girl'. However, don't use it for your boss or a woman over 50 unless you are very close.

No, for a man you must use the masculine form 'hezký'. For example: 'hezký kluk'.

'Hezká' is 'pretty' or 'nice-looking'. 'Krásná' is 'beautiful' or 'stunning'.

Frases relacionadas

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Hezký kluk

similar

Pretty/Good-looking boy

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Krásná dívka

specialized form

Beautiful girl

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Sympatická holka

similar

Likeable/Nice girl

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Ošklivá holka

contrast

Ugly girl

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