Signification
Stating availability.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is central to 'pohoda' culture. Being 'v pohodě' often means you 'máte čas' to enjoy life. Slovak uses the identical 'Mám čas'. The cultural attitude toward time is very similar to the Czech one. The large Vietnamese community in Czechia uses this phrase frequently in business interactions to show friendly service. Expats often use 'Mám čas' as one of their first phrases to signal they are adapting to the slower local pace.
The Power of 'Ne'
Don't be afraid to say 'Nemám čas'. Czechs value honesty over polite lies about being busy.
Pub Etiquette
Saying 'Mám čas' in a pub is a signal that you are open to another round of drinks.
Signification
Stating availability.
The Power of 'Ne'
Don't be afraid to say 'Nemám čas'. Czechs value honesty over polite lies about being busy.
Pub Etiquette
Saying 'Mám čas' in a pub is a signal that you are open to another round of drinks.
Adding 'Dost'
Add 'dost' (enough) to sound more natural: 'Mám dost času'.
Avoid 'Jsem volný'
While it means 'I am free', it often sounds like you are single/unmarried or just escaped from somewhere!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'.
Já ___ čas dneska večer.
For the subject 'Já' (I), the correct form is 'mám'.
Which sentence means 'Do you (informal) have time?'
Select the correct question:
'Máš' is the informal 'you' form of 'mít'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Máš čas na kávu? B: Ne, promiň, ___.
The speaker says 'No, sorry', so they must not have time.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Máme čas.'
When would you say 'Máme čas'?
'Máme' is the 'we' form, indicating group availability.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mám čas vs Mám volno
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJá ___ čas dneska večer.
For the subject 'Já' (I), the correct form is 'mám'.
Select the correct question:
'Máš' is the informal 'you' form of 'mít'.
A: Máš čas na kávu? B: Ne, promiň, ___.
The speaker says 'No, sorry', so they must not have time.
When would you say 'Máme čas'?
'Máme' is the 'we' form, indicating group availability.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
'Mám čas' is general availability; 'Mám volno' usually means you are not at work.
Say 'Na to nemám čas'.
Both are correct. 'Mám čas' is standard; 'Mám času' (genitive) is often used with 'dost' (enough).
Yes: 'Měl jsem čas' (I had time).
It's okay, but 'Jsem časově flexibilní' sounds more professional.
Yes, but it can also mean 'weather' in some very old or poetic contexts, though 'počasí' is the modern word.
Udělám si na tebe čas.
It reflects a cultural emphasis on 'pohoda' and social connection over constant rushing.
Yes, it means 'I have time for you'.
It is masculine inanimate.
Nemám čas or Spěchám (I'm in a hurry).
Expressions liées
mít volno
similarTo be free from work
nemít ani minutu
contrastTo not have even a minute
udělat si čas
builds onTo make time
ztrácet čas
relatedTo waste time
mít času dost
specialized formTo have plenty of time
