A1 Idiom خنثی

Být ticho

To be quiet

معنی

Remaining silent.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'noční klid' (night quiet) is a legally enforced period from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Being 'ticho' during these hours is not just polite; it's the law. Czechs have a deep respect for the 'ticho' of the forest. Loud music or shouting while hiking is considered very disrespectful to nature and other hikers. In schools, a teacher might simply raise a hand or say 'Ticho!' to command immediate attention. It is a very common part of the classroom dynamic. During the 'Normalization' period (1970s-80s), 'být ticho' was a common social strategy to avoid political persecution. This has led to a cultural nuance where silence can sometimes mean 'I don't want to get involved'.

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The 'Je' Trick

If you want to say 'It is quiet,' just say 'Je ticho.' You don't need a subject like 'it'.

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Don't be too loud with 'Buď ticho!'

If you shout 'BUĎ TICHO!', you are being the opposite of quiet! Use a firm but low voice.

معنی

Remaining silent.

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The 'Je' Trick

If you want to say 'It is quiet,' just say 'Je ticho.' You don't need a subject like 'it'.

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Don't be too loud with 'Buď ticho!'

If you shout 'BUĎ TICHO!', you are being the opposite of quiet! Use a firm but low voice.

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Use 'Pst'

In Czech, 'Pst' is the universal sound for 'be quiet'. It works perfectly with 'Buď ticho'.

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Respect the Klid

Czechs value their peace. If a neighbor asks you to be 'ticho', it's best to comply immediately to maintain good relations.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'být' in the imperative.

Děti, ______ ticho! Tatínek pracuje.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: buďte

Since the speaker is addressing 'děti' (children, plural), the plural imperative 'buďte' is required.

Which sentence describes a person who is naturally shy and doesn't talk much?

Select the correct description:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Můj bratr je tichý.

The adjective 'tichý' describes a permanent personality trait, whereas 'ticho' describes a temporary state.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly on their phone.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Prosím, buďte ticho.

This is the most polite and appropriate way to request silence in a public space.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Proč nic neříkáš? B: Chci jen chvíli ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: být ticho

The speaker wants to remain in a state of silence for a while.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Ticho vs. Tichý

Být ticho (State)
Teď jsem ticho. I am being quiet now.
Být tichý (Trait)
Jsem tichý člověk. I am a quiet person.

Synonyms for Quiet

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Verbs

  • Mlčet
  • Zmlknout
  • Ztišit se
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Nouns

  • Ticho
  • Klid
  • Bezhlučnost

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'být' in the imperative. جای خالی A1

Děti, ______ ticho! Tatínek pracuje.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: buďte

Since the speaker is addressing 'děti' (children, plural), the plural imperative 'buďte' is required.

Which sentence describes a person who is naturally shy and doesn't talk much? Choose A2

Select the correct description:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Můj bratr je tichý.

The adjective 'tichý' describes a permanent personality trait, whereas 'ticho' describes a temporary state.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly on their phone.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Prosím, buďte ticho.

This is the most polite and appropriate way to request silence in a public space.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Proč nic neříkáš? B: Chci jen chvíli ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: být ticho

The speaker wants to remain in a state of silence for a while.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

It depends on the tone. 'Buď ticho!' can be rude, but 'Prosím, buďte ticho' is perfectly polite.

'Ticho' is specifically the absence of sound. 'Klid' is a broader term for peace, quiet, and lack of movement.

No, that sounds like a literal translation from another language. Always use 'Buď ticho'.

The most common (but rude) way is 'Drž hubu!' or 'Sklapni!'.

Grammatically, it is a noun, but in the phrase 'být ticho', it functions as a predicate describing a state.

It refers to a situation where a couple is not speaking to each other because they are angry.

Use the plural imperative: 'Buďte ticho!'.

No, for a person's character, use 'být tichý'.

It is the legal quiet time from 10 PM to 6 AM in the Czech Republic.

You can say 'Buď ticho' or 'Zůstaň ticho'.

In the phrase 'být ticho', it stays in the nominative. As a standalone noun, it can change (e.g., 'v tichu').

Yes, 'být v klidu' can sometimes mean to stay quiet and not cause trouble.

عبارات مرتبط

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Mlčet

similar

To be silent / Not to speak

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Zmlknout

builds on

To fall silent

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Tichá domácnost

specialized form

The silent treatment at home

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Klid

synonym

Peace / Quiet / Calm

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Pst!

similar

Shhh!

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