Signification
The duration of seven days.
Contexte culturel
The 'pracovní týden' (working week) is a sacred structure. Most Czechs work hard during the 'celý týden' to enjoy their 'víkend' at a 'chata' (cottage). During 'zkouškové období' (exam period), students often say they study 'celý týden' without sleep. It's a badge of honor. Radio stations often have 'téma týdne' (theme of the week) which they discuss 'po celý týden'. In Prague and Central Bohemia, the shift to 'celej tejden' is almost universal in informal settings. Using the standard 'celý týden' can mark you as a foreigner or someone from Moravia.
Drop the Preposition
Never use 'pro' or 'v' for duration. Just say 'celý týden'.
The 'Vole' Factor
In very informal Prague speech, 'celej tejden' is often followed by filler words like 'vole'.
Signification
The duration of seven days.
Drop the Preposition
Never use 'pro' or 'v' for duration. Just say 'celý týden'.
The 'Vole' Factor
In very informal Prague speech, 'celej tejden' is often followed by filler words like 'vole'.
Gender Agreement
Make sure you don't say 'celá týden'. Týden is a man!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'celý týden'.
Byl jsem v Praze ______ ______.
We use the accusative 'celý týden' for duration without a preposition.
Which sentence is correct for 'I work every week'?
How do you say 'I work every week'?
'Každý týden' means 'every week', whereas 'celý týden' means 'all week long'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Understanding these time markers is key for A1-A2 learners.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: Protože jsem ______ ______ stěhoval nábytek.
The context of being tired suggests a continuous duration of work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesByl jsem v Praze ______ ______.
We use the accusative 'celý týden' for duration without a preposition.
How do you say 'I work every week'?
'Každý týden' means 'every week', whereas 'celý týden' means 'all week long'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding these time markers is key for A1-A2 learners.
A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: Protože jsem ______ ______ stěhoval nábytek.
The context of being tired suggests a continuous duration of work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsTechnically yes, but it means 'within the whole week' (at some point), not 'for the duration of the whole week'.
No, it's just very informal. Use it with friends, but avoid it in a job interview.
You say 'dva týdny' (again, no preposition).
Usually yes, it implies all 7 days unless context (like work) implies 5 days.
Expressions liées
každý týden
similarevery week
celý den
builds onall day
celý měsíc
builds onall month
během týdne
specialized formduring the week
pracovní týden
specialized formworking week
