A1 Collocation Neutral

Nový mobil

New mobile phone

Significado

Describing a modern device.

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Contexto cultural

Czechs are obsessed with 'poměr cena/výkon' (price/performance ratio). When someone gets a 'nový mobil', the first question is often 'Za kolik?' (For how much?) to see if they got a good deal. In Slovakia, the phrase is almost identical ('nový mobil'), reflecting the shared linguistic history. Tech trends move simultaneously in both countries. In Prague, you'll often hear 'novej mobil'. The '-ej' ending is a hallmark of Common Czech and is used by almost everyone in informal settings. There is a specific market for 'mobil pro seniory'—phones with huge buttons and simple menus. A 'nový mobil' for a grandparent is a common family gift.

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Gender is key

Always remember 'mobil' is masculine. This affects every adjective you use with it (velký, malý, drahý).

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Don't say 'telefonní číslo'

While correct, most people just say 'číslo na mobil' or 'mobil' (if the context is clear).

Significado

Describing a modern device.

💡

Gender is key

Always remember 'mobil' is masculine. This affects every adjective you use with it (velký, malý, drahý).

⚠️

Don't say 'telefonní číslo'

While correct, most people just say 'číslo na mobil' or 'mobil' (if the context is clear).

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Use 'novej' for street cred

If you're in Prague, use 'novej mobil' to sound like a local, but keep 'nový' for your exams!

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'nový'.

Mám ______ mobil.

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

'Mobil' is masculine inanimate, so 'nový' is the correct form.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'Is that a new phone?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: To je nový mobil?

Adjective-noun agreement requires the masculine form.

Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.

Match the pairs.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: My new mobile, Your old mobile, Expensive mobile, Cheap mobile

Basic vocabulary matching for tech and adjectives.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Líbí se ti můj ______? B: Ano, je moc hezký!

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

Adjective comes before the noun in standard Czech.

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Ayudas visuales

Parts of a Nový Mobil

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Hardware

  • displej
  • baterie
  • tlačítko
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Software

  • aplikace
  • systém
  • data

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'nový'. Fill Blank A1

Mám ______ mobil.

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

'Mobil' is masculine inanimate, so 'nový' is the correct form.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'Is that a new phone?'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: To je nový mobil?

Adjective-noun agreement requires the masculine form.

Match the Czech phrase with its English translation. Match A1

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

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: My new mobile, Your old mobile, Expensive mobile, Cheap mobile

Basic vocabulary matching for tech and adjectives.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Líbí se ti můj ______? B: Ano, je moc hezký!

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

Adjective comes before the noun in standard Czech.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it is the standard neutral word used by everyone from children to news anchors.

Yes, it is perfectly correct and slightly more formal.

Ztratil jsem svůj nový mobil.

Nové mobily (New phones).

Yes, but 'mobil' is still more common in casual speech.

It is masculine inanimate.

Můžu dostat tvoje číslo?

It's a slang term for a touchscreen phone.

Yes, in 99% of cases.

No, a tablet is 'tablet'.

Frases relacionadas

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chytrý telefon

synonym

Smartphone

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starý mobil

contrast

Old mobile

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mobilní číslo

builds on

Mobile number

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nabíječka na mobil

similar

Phone charger

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pouzdro na mobil

similar

Phone case

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