Signification
The official language of Czechia.
Contexte culturel
The 'National Revival' in the 19th century was a movement to save the Czech language from being replaced by German. This makes the term 'český jazyk' a symbol of national pride. In Czech schools, the subject is always called 'Český jazyk a literatura'. Students often just call it 'čeština' or 'češtinář' (the Czech teacher). Foreigners living in Prague often use the term 'Czech' as a noun, but when speaking Czech, they must learn to switch between 'česky' (adverb) and 'čeština' (noun). In software localization, 'Čeština' is often used for space reasons, but 'Český jazyk' is used if the interface aims for a premium, formal feel.
The 'Tongue' Trick
If you forget the word for language, just remember it's the same word as the thing in your mouth!
Don't Capitalize
Unlike English, 'český' is not capitalized unless it's the first word of a sentence.
Signification
The official language of Czechia.
The 'Tongue' Trick
If you forget the word for language, just remember it's the same word as the thing in your mouth!
Don't Capitalize
Unlike English, 'český' is not capitalized unless it's the first word of a sentence.
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'český jazyk' in your CV, but 'čeština' during the interview to sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'český jazyk'.
Učebnice ______ (genitive) je na stole.
The genitive case is required after the noun 'učebnice' (textbook of...).
Choose the most natural sentence for a formal document.
Which sentence is correct for a law?
'Český jazyk' is the official term used in legal contexts.
Match the phrase with its register.
Match the following:
Understanding the difference between the noun phrase, the common noun, and the adverb is crucial.
Complete the dialogue in a school setting.
Teacher: 'Dnes budeme studovat gramatiku...' Student: '...______?'
Grammar 'of' the Czech language requires the genitive case.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUčebnice ______ (genitive) je na stole.
The genitive case is required after the noun 'učebnice' (textbook of...).
Which sentence is correct for a law?
'Český jazyk' is the official term used in legal contexts.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding the difference between the noun phrase, the common noun, and the adverb is crucial.
Teacher: 'Dnes budeme studovat gramatiku...' Student: '...______?'
Grammar 'of' the Czech language requires the genitive case.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, they refer to the same language, but 'český jazyk' is more formal and academic.
Czech uses adverbs to describe how you speak. 'Česky' means 'in a Czech way'.
No, a Czech person is 'Čech' (male) or 'Češka' (female).
Yes, it is one of the most famous and unique phonemes of the language.
You say 'v českém jazyce'.
No, they speak 'slovenský jazyk', though the two are mutually intelligible.
In schools, it is often abbreviated as 'ČJ'.
No, it can also mean the physical tongue or a shoe tongue.
Yes, it is a West Slavic language, closely related to Slovak and Polish.
The first Czech sentences appear in documents from the 11th and 12th centuries.
Expressions liées
mateřský jazyk
similarmother tongue
cizí jazyk
contrastforeign language
spisovná čeština
specialized formstandard/literary Czech
obecná čeština
contrastcommon Czech
