Celý den
All day
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'Celý den' to describe an action that lasts from morning until night without stopping.
- Means: The entire duration of a day (max 15 words)
- Used in: Describing work, weather, or continuous activities (max 15 words)
- Don't confuse: Don't use 'pro' before it like in English (max 15 words)
Explanation at your level:
معنی
The entire duration of a day
زمینه فرهنگی
The concept of 'celodenní výlet' (all-day trip) is a staple of Czech family life, usually involving hiking and a visit to a pub for lunch. Czechs value punctuality and often use 'celý den' to describe a productive day at work, distinguishing it from 'flákání' (slacking off). Spending 'celý den' outside is the ultimate goal for many Czechs during the summer months at their country cottages. Some traditional Czech dishes, like 'svíčková', are said to take 'celý den' to prepare properly, emphasizing the cook's dedication.
No Prepositions!
Remember: never say 'pro celý den' for duration. Just say 'celý den'.
Gender Matters
If you change 'day' to 'night' (noc), you must change 'celý' to 'celou'.
معنی
The entire duration of a day
No Prepositions!
Remember: never say 'pro celý den' for duration. Just say 'celý den'.
Gender Matters
If you change 'day' to 'night' (noc), you must change 'celý' to 'celou'.
Emphasis
Put 'celý den' at the start of the sentence to sound more dramatic or frustrated.
Small Talk
Complaining about being busy 'celý den' is a very common and safe way to start a conversation with a Czech colleague.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing phrase to say 'I worked all day.'
Včera jsem pracoval ________.
In Czech, duration is expressed by the accusative case without a preposition.
Which sentence is correct for 'It will rain all day tomorrow'?
Select the correct option:
'Každý den' means every day, and 'celou dnu' is grammatically incorrect (den is masculine).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: ________ jsem uklízel.
'Celý den' explains *why* the person is tired by emphasizing the duration of the work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell someone you are free from 9 AM to 9 PM.
'Celý den' covers the entire span of available time.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Celý vs. Každý
سوالات متداول
12 سوالGrammatically possible but sounds very strange for duration. Use 'celý den' instead.
It is neutral. It works in both a business email and a text to a friend.
'Po celý den' is slightly more formal and means 'throughout the whole day'.
You can just say 'celý den' or add 'celičký' for emphasis: 'celičký den'.
Usually, it means the waking hours (morning to evening), but context can imply 24 hours.
Yes, as long as the verb can happen over time (e.g., work, rain, sleep, wait).
Because 'den' is masculine inanimate, and its nominative and accusative forms are identical.
Yes, 'v kuse' (straight/without a break) is often used similarly.
Ne celý den.
Yes: 'Zítra budu celý den v práci.'
Celý rok.
Yes, very frequently to establish the passage of time.
عبارات مرتبط
Celou noc
similarAll night
Každý den
contrastEvery day
Celý týden
builds onAll week
Celý život
builds onAll life / Lifelong
Po celý den
specialized formThroughout the day
کجا استفاده کنیم
At the office
Kolega: Kde jsi byl?
Ty: Byl jsem na poradě celý den.
Talking about weather
Kamarád: Půjdeme ven?
Ty: Ne, má pršet celý den.
At a hotel reception
Recepční: Vaše karta platí celý den.
Host: Děkuji, to je skvělé.
On a dating app
Uživatel 1: Co jsi dělala?
Uživatel 2: Myslela jsem na tebe celý den. ;)
Ordering food
Zákazník: Máte otevřeno celý den?
Obsluha: Ano, až do půlnoci.
Complaining to a friend
Petr: Vypadáš unaveně.
Ty: Uklízela jsem celý den.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Celý' as 'Cell-y'—a day so full it's packed like cells in a hive.
Visual Association
Imagine a giant sun rising on the left side of a clock and setting on the right, with a thick yellow line connecting them labeled 'CELÝ DEN'.
Rhyme
Celý den, jdu ven.
Story
Honza decided to paint his house. He started when the sun came up and didn't stop until the stars appeared. When his neighbor asked how long it took, Honza pointed to the sun's path and said, 'Celý den!'
Word Web
چالش
Try to describe your yesterday using 'celý den' at least three times in different contexts (weather, work, feelings).
In Other Languages
Todo el día
Spanish requires the definite article 'el'.
Toute la journée
French uses a specific word for duration ('journée').
Den ganzen Tag
German requires the definite article 'den'.
一日中 (Ichinichijū)
Japanese uses a suffix rather than an adjective.
طوال اليوم (Tawal al-yawm)
Arabic uses a noun-construct meaning 'length of'.
一整天 (Yī zhěng tiān)
Chinese requires a number/measure word structure.
하루 종일 (Haru jong-il)
Korean often uses a specific adverbial phrase.
O dia todo
Word order can differ (noun before adjective).
Easily Confused
Both involve the word 'den' and describe time.
Use 'celý' for 1 day (100% of it). Use 'každý' for many days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...).
Singular vs. Plural.
Use 'celé dny' (plural) to say 'for days on end'.
سوالات متداول (12)
Grammatically possible but sounds very strange for duration. Use 'celý den' instead.
It is neutral. It works in both a business email and a text to a friend.
'Po celý den' is slightly more formal and means 'throughout the whole day'.
You can just say 'celý den' or add 'celičký' for emphasis: 'celičký den'.
Usually, it means the waking hours (morning to evening), but context can imply 24 hours.
Yes, as long as the verb can happen over time (e.g., work, rain, sleep, wait).
Because 'den' is masculine inanimate, and its nominative and accusative forms are identical.
Yes, 'v kuse' (straight/without a break) is often used similarly.
Ne celý den.
Yes: 'Zítra budu celý den v práci.'
Celý rok.
Yes, very frequently to establish the passage of time.
