Signification
Indicating that things are going poorly.
Contexte culturel
Czechs are known for 'honest complaining'. If you ask 'Jak se máš?', don't be surprised if they answer 'špatně' and list their problems. There is a shared linguistic structure with German (Mir ist schlecht) for expressing nausea using the dative case. In schools, 'špatně' is the standard feedback for an incorrect answer, often delivered very directly by teachers. The concept of things going 'špatně' is a staple of Czech dark comedy, where characters often find themselves in absurdly bad situations.
The 'Je mi' Rule
Always use 'Je mi špatně' for health. If you say 'Jsem špatně', people will think you are standing in the wrong spot.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember: Špatný pes (Bad dog) vs. Pes štěká špatně (The dog barks badly).
Signification
Indicating that things are going poorly.
The 'Je mi' Rule
Always use 'Je mi špatně' for health. If you say 'Jsem špatně', people will think you are standing in the wrong spot.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember: Špatný pes (Bad dog) vs. Pes štěká špatně (The dog barks badly).
Honesty is Key
In Czechia, saying 'špatně' is a great way to start a real conversation. Don't be afraid to be honest!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form (špatně or špatný).
Dneska je ______ počasí, proto se cítím ______.
The first blank modifies 'počasí' (noun), so we need the adjective 'špatné'. The second blank follows 'cítím se' (verb), so we need the adverb 'špatně'.
How do you say 'I feel sick' in Czech?
Which sentence is correct?
The standard impersonal construction for physical nausea is 'Je mi špatně'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
Each phrase uses 'špatně' but with different verbs to change the meaning entirely.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jak dopadl ten test? B: Bohužel ______. Udělal jsem moc chyb.
The adverb 'špatně' is needed to describe how the test 'turned out' (dopadl).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Adverb vs Adjective
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDneska je ______ počasí, proto se cítím ______.
The first blank modifies 'počasí' (noun), so we need the adjective 'špatné'. The second blank follows 'cítím se' (verb), so we need the adverb 'špatně'.
Which sentence is correct?
The standard impersonal construction for physical nausea is 'Je mi špatně'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each phrase uses 'špatně' but with different verbs to change the meaning entirely.
A: Jak dopadl ten test? B: Bohužel ______. Udělal jsem moc chyb.
The adverb 'špatně' is needed to describe how the test 'turned out' (dopadl).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNot really. 'Zlý' is used for an evil person. 'Špatně' is for mistakes or poor quality.
'Blbě' is informal and can be slightly rude. Use 'špatně' in polite company.
You would say 'Je mi ho líto' (I feel sorry for him), not 'Cítím se špatně pro něho'.
Yes, you can say 'Je špatně' (The weather is bad), though 'Je ošklivě' is more common.
Yes, it is the most common word for 'incorrect' in daily life.
The comparative of 'špatně' is 'hůř'.
Only to describe a bad date ('Rande dopadlo špatně') or feeling sick during one.
No, it is an adverb, so it stays the same regardless of who is speaking.
Yes, this means 'I feel bad' (emotionally or physically), but 'Je mi špatně' is more common for physical sickness.
The opposite is 'dobře' (well/correctly).
It is neutral. It's fine for both a business meeting and a chat with friends.
It's a soft 'n'. Press your tongue against the roof of your mouth like you're saying 'onion'.
Expressions liées
špatný
similarbad (adjective)
zle
synonymbadly/wickedly
blbě
synonymbadly/stupidly
nesprávně
synonymincorrectly
dobře
contrastwell/correctly
chyba
builds ona mistake
