Signification
An attractive female
Contexte culturel
Complimenting a woman as 'krásná žena' is common but usually reserved for someone you know or in a dating context. Randomly shouting it at strangers on the street is considered rude (catcalling). In Czech fairy tales, the 'krásná žena' is often a princess (princezna) whose beauty is a reward for the hero's bravery. This reflects traditional European storytelling tropes. Czech lifestyle magazines frequently use the headline 'Jak být krásná žena' (How to be a beautiful woman), focusing on fashion, health, and self-confidence. The Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha is famous for his depictions of the 'krásná žena,' often surrounded by flowers and organic curves, which became a symbol of Czech art globally.
The 'Accusative' Rule
If you are doing something TO the woman (seeing, loving, meeting), use 'krásnou ženu'.
Don't overdo it
Using 'krásná' too often can make it lose its impact. Use 'hezká' for everyday situations.
Signification
An attractive female
The 'Accusative' Rule
If you are doing something TO the woman (seeing, loving, meeting), use 'krásnou ženu'.
Don't overdo it
Using 'krásná' too often can make it lose its impact. Use 'hezká' for everyday situations.
Directness
Czechs are direct. If they say 'Jste krásná žena,' they usually mean it sincerely.
Word Order
In poetry, you can swap them: 'žena krásná'. This sounds very romantic and old-fashioned.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'krásná žena' (Accusative: krásnou ženu).
Vidím tamtu ______.
After the verb 'vidět' (to see), we use the accusative case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct description:
'Ona' (she) and 'krásná' (beautiful) must match the feminine noun 'žena'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are different levels of intensity for describing appearance.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
Petr: 'Tvoje sestra je velmi...' Jana: 'Děkuji, je to opravdu krásná žena.'
The adjective must be feminine singular nominative to describe the sister.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Intensity of Beauty
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVidím tamtu ______.
After the verb 'vidět' (to see), we use the accusative case.
Select the correct description:
'Ona' (she) and 'krásná' (beautiful) must match the feminine noun 'žena'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are different levels of intensity for describing appearance.
Petr: 'Tvoje sestra je velmi...' Jana: 'Děkuji, je to opravdu krásná žena.'
The adjective must be feminine singular nominative to describe the sister.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, you must use the masculine form 'krásný'. However, for men, 'pohledný' (handsome) or 'sympatický' is more common.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a polite speech.
'Nádherná' is even stronger, like 'gorgeous' or 'magnificent'.
You say 'Jste krásná žena' (formal/plural) or 'Jsi krásná žena' (informal).
It's better to use 'krásná holka' or 'krásná dívka' for younger females.
Generally no, unless the email is about fashion or beauty industries.
The plural (nominative) is 'krásné ženy'.
Usually, but it can also describe a 'beautiful soul' (krásná duše).
It's slang. It's not necessarily rude, but it's very informal and can be seen as objectifying depending on the tone.
It's a 'z' with a hook (háček). It changes the sound to 'zh'.
Yes, aesthetics are valued in art, nature, and people.
Yes, 'paní' means 'lady' or 'Mrs.' It's a very polite way to address an older beautiful woman.
'Ošklivá žena' (ugly woman), but that is very rude to say.
That's the accusative case, used when the woman is the direct object of a verb.
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