Significado
A store with low prices.
Contexto cultural
Czechs often use 'Vietnamci' to refer to small, cheap convenience stores run by the Vietnamese community. These are the quintessential 'levné obchody' for daily needs. The rise of 'Fast Fashion' has made 'levné obchody' like Primark or H&M a global phenomenon, often discussed in terms of ethics vs. price. In tourist areas, 'levný obchod' is a rare find. Locals usually shop in residential districts like Žižkov or Nusle to find better prices. Czechs use price comparison sites like Heureka.cz to find the 'nejlevnější obchod' online before buying anything.
Look for the 'Akce' sign
In a levný obchod, look for the word 'Akce' (Action/Special Offer) to find the best deals.
Terminal Devoicing
Remember that 'obchod' sounds like it ends with a 'T'. Don't say 'ob-chod' with a hard 'D'.
Significado
A store with low prices.
Look for the 'Akce' sign
In a levný obchod, look for the word 'Akce' (Action/Special Offer) to find the best deals.
Terminal Devoicing
Remember that 'obchod' sounds like it ends with a 'T'. Don't say 'ob-chod' with a hard 'D'.
The Prague 'ej'
If you want to sound like a local in Prague, say 'levnej obchod', but don't write it that way!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'levný'.
Hledám ____ obchod.
'Obchod' is masculine inanimate, so the accusative form is 'levný'.
Which sentence is correct?
Where is the cheap shop?
The adjective comes before the noun and must match the gender.
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Levný = Cheap, Drahý = Expensive, Malý = Small, Nový = New.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Máš nové boty? B: Ano, koupil jsem je v ____.
After the preposition 'v' (in), we use the locative case.
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Ayudas visuales
Levný vs. Laciný
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHledám ____ obchod.
'Obchod' is masculine inanimate, so the accusative form is 'levný'.
Where is the cheap shop?
The adjective comes before the noun and must match the gender.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Levný = Cheap, Drahý = Expensive, Malý = Small, Nový = New.
A: Máš nové boty? B: Ano, koupil jsem je v ____.
After the preposition 'v' (in), we use the locative case.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's a neutral word for 'inexpensive'. However, 'laciný' can be offensive.
Use 'nejlevnější'. For example: 'To je nejlevnější obchod ve městě.'
No, calling a person 'levný' is very insulting and implies they have no morals or are 'easy'.
The opposite is 'drahý' (expensive).
Yes, 'obchod' can mean both a physical shop and the concept of trade or business.
Yes, in Czechia, IKEA is often the first example people give of a 'levný obchod s nábytkem'.
The plural is 'levné obchody'.
Yes, 'levňáč' is a very informal slang term for a cheap store or item.
Technically yes, but 'nízká cena' (low price) is more common and sounds more natural.
It's short for 'sekundární obchod' (second-hand shop), the ultimate 'levný obchod' for clothes.
Frases relacionadas
Sleva
similarDiscount
Výprodej
similarSale/Clearance
Drahý obchod
contrastExpensive shop
Potraviny
specialized formGrocery store
Tržnice
similarMarketplace
