Signification
The act of consuming coffee.
Contexte culturel
The 'Turek' coffee is a staple of Czech households. It's made by pouring hot water over grounds. Don't drink the 'mud' at the bottom! Czech coffee culture is heavily influenced by Vienna. This means coffee is often served with a small glass of water and a piece of cake (zákusek). The 'coffee break' is a vital social lubricant in Czech workplaces. It's often the only time colleagues speak informally. Younger Czechs in cities like Prague and Brno are obsessed with 'výběrová káva' (specialty coffee) and 'flat whites'.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember that 'káva' becomes 'kávu' after 'pít'. It's the most common beginner error!
Accepting Coffee
In a Czech home, accepting coffee is a sign of friendship. Even if you only want a little, say 'Jenom trošku, prosím'.
Signification
The act of consuming coffee.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember that 'káva' becomes 'kávu' after 'pít'. It's the most common beginner error!
Accepting Coffee
In a Czech home, accepting coffee is a sign of friendship. Even if you only want a little, say 'Jenom trošku, prosím'.
Order like a local
Use 'Dám si jedno presso' instead of 'Piju kávu' when at a counter.
The 'Turek' Trap
If someone offers you 'Turka', don't stir it too much and stop drinking before you hit the grounds!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'káva'.
Každé ráno piju ______.
After the verb 'pít', the noun must be in the accusative case. 'Káva' becomes 'kávu'.
Choose the correct conjugation of the verb 'pít'.
My ______ kávu v kavárně.
'My' (we) requires the ending '-eme'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Co děláš? B: ______.
When asked 'What are you doing?', the present continuous 'Piju kávu' is the correct response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at home and your friend arrives. You want to offer them coffee.
This is the standard way to offer a drink in the future/immediate present.
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
1. Piju černou kávu. 2. Pil jsem kávu. 3. Budu pít kávu.
Focuses on tense recognition.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Pít vs. Dát si
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesKaždé ráno piju ______.
After the verb 'pít', the noun must be in the accusative case. 'Káva' becomes 'kávu'.
My ______ kávu v kavárně.
'My' (we) requires the ending '-eme'.
A: Co děláš? B: ______.
When asked 'What are you doing?', the present continuous 'Piju kávu' is the correct response.
You are at home and your friend arrives. You want to offer them coffee.
This is the standard way to offer a drink in the future/immediate present.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Focuses on tense recognition.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes! 'Pít čaj' follows the exact same grammar, but 'čaj' doesn't change in the accusative because it's masculine inanimate.
'Káva' is the standard word. 'Kafe' is informal and very common in spoken Czech.
Simply add 'ne-' to the verb: 'Nepiju kávu.'
Yes, very often. You say 'kávu s mlékem'.
It means 'to go for a coffee', usually implying a social meeting in a café.
In big cities like Prague, it costs about 50-80 CZK ($2-3.50).
No, for soup you must use 'jíst' (to eat).
Say 'Chci kávu' or more politely 'Chtěl bych kávu'.
It is instant coffee.
Yes, 'pauza na kávu' is a standard part of business meetings and conferences.
Já jsem pil (male), já jsem pila (female).
It means decaf.
No, the verb ending '-u' already tells us it's 'I'. Using 'já' is for emphasis.
Expressions liées
Dát si kávu
similarTo have a coffee
Jít na kávu
builds onTo go for a coffee
Kávovar
specialized formCoffee machine
Kavárenský povaleč
specialized formCafé loafer
Pauza na kávu
similarCoffee break
