Signification
A common descriptive phrase.
Contexte culturel
Czechs are generally direct but not overly effusive. Calling someone 'hezká holka' is a solid, honest compliment without the 'over-the-top' nature of American English 'amazing' or 'stunning'. In Slovakia, the phrase is 'pekné dievča'. While Czechs use 'holka', Slovaks use 'dievča' much more frequently in everyday speech, making the Czech 'holka' sound distinctly 'Prague-ish' to some. The large Vietnamese community in Czechia often uses 'hezká holka' as a standard descriptor when speaking Czech, reflecting the full integration of this collocation into their bilingual daily life. On apps like Tinder in Prague, 'hezká holka' is one of the most common opening compliments, though more creative users might try to be more specific.
The 'Accusative' Rule
If you are doing something TO the girl (seeing, loving, meeting), always use 'hezkou holku'.
Complimenting
Czech women appreciate the compliment, but don't be surprised if they downplay it with a 'No, I look terrible today!'
Signification
A common descriptive phrase.
The 'Accusative' Rule
If you are doing something TO the girl (seeing, loving, meeting), always use 'hezkou holku'.
Complimenting
Czech women appreciate the compliment, but don't be surprised if they downplay it with a 'No, I look terrible today!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
To je hezk_ holka.
The subject is feminine singular, so the adjective 'hezká' ends in -á.
Which sentence is correct when you see the girl?
Vidím...
The verb 'vidět' requires the accusative case.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Direct translation check.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kdo je to? B: To je Jana. Je to moc ___ ___.
Jana is a female name, so 'hezká holka' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to describe a girl
Appearance
- • Hezká
- • Krásná
- • Pěkná
Personality
- • Hodná
- • Chytrá
- • Vtipná
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTo je hezk_ holka.
The subject is feminine singular, so the adjective 'hezká' ends in -á.
Vidím...
The verb 'vidět' requires the accusative case.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation check.
A: Kdo je to? B: To je Jana. Je to moc ___ ___.
Jana is a female name, so 'hezká holka' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it's not rude. It's the standard word for 'girl'. However, don't use it for your boss or a woman over 50 unless you are very close.
No, for a man you must use the masculine form 'hezký'. For example: 'hezký kluk'.
'Hezká' is 'pretty' or 'nice-looking'. 'Krásná' is 'beautiful' or 'stunning'.
Expressions liées
Hezký kluk
similarPretty/Good-looking boy
Krásná dívka
specialized formBeautiful girl
Sympatická holka
similarLikeable/Nice girl
Ošklivá holka
contrastUgly girl
