A1 Collocation Neutral

Krásná žena

Beautiful woman

Significado

An attractive female

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Contexto cultural

Complimenting a woman as 'krásná žena' is common but usually reserved for someone you know or in a dating context. Randomly shouting it at strangers on the street is considered rude (catcalling). In Czech fairy tales, the 'krásná žena' is often a princess (princezna) whose beauty is a reward for the hero's bravery. This reflects traditional European storytelling tropes. Czech lifestyle magazines frequently use the headline 'Jak být krásná žena' (How to be a beautiful woman), focusing on fashion, health, and self-confidence. The Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha is famous for his depictions of the 'krásná žena,' often surrounded by flowers and organic curves, which became a symbol of Czech art globally.

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The 'Accusative' Rule

If you are doing something TO the woman (seeing, loving, meeting), use 'krásnou ženu'.

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Don't overdo it

Using 'krásná' too often can make it lose its impact. Use 'hezká' for everyday situations.

Significado

An attractive female

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The 'Accusative' Rule

If you are doing something TO the woman (seeing, loving, meeting), use 'krásnou ženu'.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

Using 'krásná' too often can make it lose its impact. Use 'hezká' for everyday situations.

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Directness

Czechs are direct. If they say 'Jste krásná žena,' they usually mean it sincerely.

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Word Order

In poetry, you can swap them: 'žena krásná'. This sounds very romantic and old-fashioned.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of 'krásná žena' (Accusative: krásnou ženu).

Vidím tamtu ______.

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

After the verb 'vidět' (to see), we use the accusative case.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct description:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ona je krásná žena.

'Ona' (she) and 'krásná' (beautiful) must match the feminine noun 'žena'.

Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Krásná žena = Beautiful woman, Hezká holka = Pretty girl, Nádherná žena = Gorgeous woman, Pohledná žena = Good-looking woman

These are different levels of intensity for describing appearance.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

Petr: 'Tvoje sestra je velmi...' Jana: 'Děkuji, je to opravdu krásná žena.'

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

The adjective must be feminine singular nominative to describe the sister.

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Ayudas visuales

Intensity of Beauty

Low
Fajn Fine
Medium
Hezká Pretty
High
Krásná Beautiful
Extreme
Nádherná Gorgeous

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of 'krásná žena' (Accusative: krásnou ženu). Fill Blank A1

Vidím tamtu ______.

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

After the verb 'vidět' (to see), we use the accusative case.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct description:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ona je krásná žena.

'Ona' (she) and 'krásná' (beautiful) must match the feminine noun 'žena'.

Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

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

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Krásná žena = Beautiful woman, Hezká holka = Pretty girl, Nádherná žena = Gorgeous woman, Pohledná žena = Good-looking woman

These are different levels of intensity for describing appearance.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion A1

Petr: 'Tvoje sestra je velmi...' Jana: 'Děkuji, je to opravdu krásná žena.'

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

The adjective must be feminine singular nominative to describe the sister.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

14 preguntas

No, you must use the masculine form 'krásný'. However, for men, 'pohledný' (handsome) or 'sympatický' is more common.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a polite speech.

'Nádherná' is even stronger, like 'gorgeous' or 'magnificent'.

You say 'Jste krásná žena' (formal/plural) or 'Jsi krásná žena' (informal).

It's better to use 'krásná holka' or 'krásná dívka' for younger females.

Generally no, unless the email is about fashion or beauty industries.

The plural (nominative) is 'krásné ženy'.

Usually, but it can also describe a 'beautiful soul' (krásná duše).

It's slang. It's not necessarily rude, but it's very informal and can be seen as objectifying depending on the tone.

It's a 'z' with a hook (háček). It changes the sound to 'zh'.

Yes, aesthetics are valued in art, nature, and people.

Yes, 'paní' means 'lady' or 'Mrs.' It's a very polite way to address an older beautiful woman.

'Ošklivá žena' (ugly woman), but that is very rude to say.

That's the accusative case, used when the woman is the direct object of a verb.

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specialized form

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Vnitřní krása

contrast

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