Signification
Clear sky without clouds
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often associated with the 'First Republic' nostalgia, representing a time of perceived peace and clarity before WWII. Czech pilots use 'modré nebe' as a traditional greeting or wish for a safe flight, similar to 'fair winds and following seas'. In Czech Romantic poetry, the sky is often 'blankytné' rather than 'modré', but 'modré nebe' remains the folk standard. There is a superstition that if you see 'modré nebe' on your wedding day, your marriage will be free of arguments.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'nebe' is neuter. If you use 'modrý' (masculine), people will understand you, but it sounds like a child speaking.
Not for Night
Never use 'modré nebe' to describe a clear night sky. Use 'jasná noc' instead.
Signification
Clear sky without clouds
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'nebe' is neuter. If you use 'modrý' (masculine), people will understand you, but it sounds like a child speaking.
Not for Night
Never use 'modré nebe' to describe a clear night sky. Use 'jasná noc' instead.
Sound like a Native
Use the word 'azuro' when you are skiing or at the beach to sound like a local expert on weather.
Small Talk
Czechs are often pessimistic about weather. If you say 'Konečně je modré nebe', you will fit right in.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'modrý'.
Dnes je krásné ______ nebe.
'Nebe' is a neuter noun in the nominative case, so the adjective must be 'modré'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
After the preposition 'na' (looking at), we use the accusative. For neuter nouns, the accusative is the same as the nominative.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are standard translations for weather-related terms.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Jaké je dnes počasí? B: Je teplo a ______.
In the context of 'teplo' (warm), 'modré nebe' is the most logical description of good weather.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDnes je krásné ______ nebe.
'Nebe' is a neuter noun in the nominative case, so the adjective must be 'modré'.
Select the correct option:
After the preposition 'na' (looking at), we use the accusative. For neuter nouns, the accusative is the same as the nominative.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations for weather-related terms.
A: Jaké je dnes počasí? B: Je teplo a ______.
In the context of 'teplo' (warm), 'modré nebe' is the most logical description of good weather.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in Czech, one word covers both the physical sky and the spiritual heaven.
Yes, it means the same thing, but 'obloha' is feminine, so you must use 'modrá'.
You can say 'Nebe je modré' or 'Je modré nebe'.
The opposite is 'zataženo' (overcast) or 'šedé nebe' (gray sky).
It is neutral. It's fine for both casual and professional settings.
Because 'nebe' is a neuter noun, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun.
Yes, as small talk before the meeting starts.
Not directly, but it's often used metaphorically to describe a happy situation.
It's like the 'e' in 'bed' but held twice as long.
It's an idiom meaning to promise someone everything or the impossible.
Expressions liées
jasná obloha
synonymClear sky
modré z nebe
builds onAnything/Everything
zataženo
contrastOvercast
azuro
specialized formPerfect blue weather
hvězdné nebe
similarStarry sky
