Signification
Playing a musical instrument.
Contexte culturel
The 'táborák' (campfire) is a sacred social institution. If you play the guitar, you are expected to know 'Stánky' or 'Anděl'. A century-old subculture that romanticizes the American West. The guitar is their primary instrument for 'trampské písně'. Czechia has a unique system of state-subsidized art schools (ZUŠ). Guitar is one of the most popular instruments for children. In some traditional pubs, especially in smaller towns, it's common for someone to bring a guitar and start a sing-along.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that most feminine instruments ending in -a will change to -u (kytaru, flétnu, harfu).
Don't skip 'NA'
Skipping 'na' is the hallmark of a beginner. Even if you forget the ending, keep the 'na'!
Signification
Playing a musical instrument.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that most feminine instruments ending in -a will change to -u (kytaru, flétnu, harfu).
Don't skip 'NA'
Skipping 'na' is the hallmark of a beginner. Even if you forget the ending, keep the 'na'!
Campfire Magic
If you want to sound like a native, use 'brnkat' when you're just messing around with the strings.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and correct noun ending.
Já hraju ___ kytar__.
The phrase requires 'na' and the Accusative ending '-u' for 'kytara'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'Umět' is followed by the infinitive 'hrát' + 'na' + Accusative.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Co děláš ve volném čase? B: ______ na kytaru.
'Hraju' is the most natural answer to 'What do you do?'. 'Brnkám' is also possible but 'Hraju' is the standard.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a campfire and want your friend to play.
The imperative 'Hraj' is used to ask someone to start the action.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJá hraju ___ kytar__.
The phrase requires 'na' and the Accusative ending '-u' for 'kytara'.
Select the correct option:
'Umět' is followed by the infinitive 'hrát' + 'na' + Accusative.
A: Co děláš ve volném čase? B: ______ na kytaru.
'Hraju' is the most natural answer to 'What do you do?'. 'Brnkám' is also possible but 'Hraju' is the standard.
You are at a campfire and want your friend to play.
The imperative 'Hraj' is used to ask someone to start the action.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, in Czech you play 'na' piano, 'na' housle, 'na' bubny. It's a universal rule for musical instruments.
'Hrát' is the process (playing), while 'zahrát' is the completed action (to play a specific song).
No, even in slang, the 'na' is almost always preserved. Omitting it just sounds like a non-native mistake.
Hraju na elektrickou kytaru. The adjective also takes the Accusative ending.
Expressions liées
hrát na klavír
similarto play the piano
brnkat na kytaru
informalto strum the guitar
ladit kytaru
builds onto tune the guitar
hrát v kapele
specialized formto play in a band
