Signification
Stating a search for accommodation
Contexte culturel
In Czechia, 'Penzion' is often a better choice for a local experience than a 'Hotel'. They are usually cheaper and include breakfast. Prague is divided into districts (Praha 1, Praha 2, etc.). When looking for a hotel, locals will ask which district you prefer. In spa towns, hotels are often called 'Lázeňský dům' (Spa House). Searching for one implies you are there for treatment. Modern travelers in Brno or Prague often look for 'Apart-hotely' which combine hotel services with apartment living.
Add 'Prosím'
Always add 'prosím' (please) to the end to sound more polite: 'Hledám hotel, prosím.'
No 'for'!
Remember: Hledám [Object]. Never Hledám pro [Object].
Signification
Stating a search for accommodation
Add 'Prosím'
Always add 'prosím' (please) to the end to sound more polite: 'Hledám hotel, prosím.'
No 'for'!
Remember: Hledám [Object]. Never Hledám pro [Object].
Use 'Sháním' for urgency
If it's late and you're desperate, 'Sháním hotel' sounds more natural.
Hotel vs. Penzion
Don't forget to search for 'penzion' too; they are often more charming!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hledat'.
Já ______ hotel v centru.
The first person singular ('I') form of 'hledat' is 'hledám'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'I am looking for a hotel'.
In Czech, 'hledat' does not take a preposition like 'for'.
Complete the dialogue.
Turista: 'Promiňte, ______ hotel Pupp.' Místní: 'Ano, je to rovně.'
The tourist is searching for the hotel, so 'hledám' is the logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Hledám levný hotel.
'Levný' means cheap, which fits a small budget.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJá ______ hotel v centru.
The first person singular ('I') form of 'hledat' is 'hledám'.
Select the correct way to say 'I am looking for a hotel'.
In Czech, 'hledat' does not take a preposition like 'for'.
Turista: 'Promiňte, ______ hotel Pupp.' Místní: 'Ano, je to rovně.'
The tourist is searching for the hotel, so 'hledám' is the logical choice.
Hledám levný hotel.
'Levný' means cheap, which fits a small budget.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but adding 'Dobrý den' at the start and 'prosím' at the end makes it perfect.
No, 'hotel' is masculine inanimate, so it stays the same in the accusative case.
Just say 'Hledám hostel'. It works exactly the same way.
Yes, 'Hledám Petra' means 'I am looking for Petr'.
'Hledat' is general searching; 'shánět' implies more effort or difficulty.
Hledám levný hotel.
Yes, it is a standard internationalism used by everyone.
Yes, but Czechs usually drop the 'Já' unless they want to emphasize that *they* are the ones looking.
Hledáte hotel? (formal) or Hledáš hotel? (informal).
Just add the name after: 'Hledám hotel Hilton'.
Expressions liées
Kde je...?
similarWhere is...?
Mám rezervaci
builds onI have a reservation
Volné pokoje
similarVacant rooms
Ubytování
specialized formAccommodation
