Signification
A polite way to express gratitude.
Contexte culturel
Czechs often use 'Děkuji' to mean 'No, thank you' when offered something. If you want to say 'Yes, please', you should say 'Ano, prosím'. In Moravia, people are often perceived as more warm and may use 'Děkuju pěkně' more frequently than in Prague. In a Czech office, it is important to use the formal 'Vám' with 'Děkuji' until you have been invited to use the informal 'ty' (tykání). On Czech social media, 'Díky moc' is often abbreviated to 'Díky m' or just 'Dík'.
The 'U' vs 'I' trick
Use 'Děkuju' (with a U) when speaking to friends—it sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't say 'Děkuji velmi'
Even though 'velmi' means 'very', it sounds robotic here. Stick to 'moc'.
Signification
A polite way to express gratitude.
The 'U' vs 'I' trick
Use 'Děkuju' (with a U) when speaking to friends—it sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't say 'Děkuji velmi'
Even though 'velmi' means 'very', it sounds robotic here. Stick to 'moc'.
The Hand Gesture
A small nod of the head while saying 'Děkuji moc' adds a layer of genuine Czech politeness.
Teste-toi
Choose the most appropriate response when a waiter brings your food.
Číšník: 'Tady je vaše jídlo.' Vy: '________.'
'Děkuji moc' is the standard way to thank someone for a service.
Fill in the missing word to say 'Thank you very much for the help'.
Děkuji moc ___ pomoc.
The preposition 'za' is used with 'děkovat' to indicate the reason for thanks.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard levels of gratitude and response.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Petr: 'Tady máš tu knihu.' Jana: '________, Petře! To je super.'
Between friends, the informal 'Díky moc' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say Thank You
Formal
- • Mnohokrát děkuji
- • Velice Vám děkuji
Neutral
- • Děkuji moc
- • Děkuji
Informal
- • Díky moc
- • Díky
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesČíšník: 'Tady je vaše jídlo.' Vy: '________.'
'Děkuji moc' is the standard way to thank someone for a service.
Děkuji moc ___ pomoc.
The preposition 'za' is used with 'děkovat' to indicate the reason for thanks.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard levels of gratitude and response.
Petr: 'Tady máš tu knihu.' Jana: '________, Petře! To je super.'
Between friends, the informal 'Díky moc' is the most natural choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, a waiter, or a friend. It's the safest phrase to use.
'Děkuji' is the formal/written form. 'Děkuju' is the colloquial/spoken form. Both are widely understood.
The most common response is 'Prosím' or 'Není zač' (It's nothing).
Yes! It's just as common and slightly emphasizes the 'much' part.
It's a polite way to decline an offer. Context and body language (like a hand wave) are key.
Expressions liées
Díky
synonymThanks
Mnohokrát děkuji
specialized formThank you many times
Není zač
contrastDon't mention it
Prosím
builds onPlease / You're welcome
