Signification
Describing a long distance
Contexte culturel
Czechs often measure distance in time rather than kilometers. If you ask how far something is, you might hear 'deset minut' (ten minutes) instead of 'jeden kilometr'. On hiking trails, 'daleko' is relative. A 'short walk' for a Czech hiker might be 5km. Always check the signposts (rozcestníky) which show distances in kilometers. In Prague, anything outside the metro reach is often considered 'daleko' by locals, even if it's only a 15-minute bus ride. In villages, 'daleko' might refer to the next town where the 'civilization' (supermarkets, doctors) is located.
Use 'moc'
If you want to sound more natural when complaining about a walk, always say 'To je moc daleko' instead of just 'To je daleko'.
Don't say 'To je dlouho' for distance
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: Daleko = Distance.
Signification
Describing a long distance
Use 'moc'
If you want to sound more natural when complaining about a walk, always say 'To je moc daleko' instead of just 'To je daleko'.
Don't say 'To je dlouho' for distance
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Remember: Daleko = Distance.
The 'To' is optional
You can just say 'Je to daleko' if you are answering a question. It sounds slightly more fluid.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is far.'
To ___ daleko.
'Je' is the 3rd person singular of 'být' (to be), which is required here.
Which sentence means 'It is not far'?
Choose the correct negation:
In Czech, the negation 'ne' is attached to the verb 'je', becoming 'není'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the four basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Půjdeme na hrad pěšky? B: Ne, ____.
If you don't want to walk, it's because the destination is far.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Daleko vs Dlouho
Daleko (Space)
- • Kilometry
- • Města
- • Hory
- • Cesta pěšky
Dlouho (Time)
- • Hodiny
- • Filmy
- • Čekání
- • Práce
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTo ___ daleko.
'Je' is the 3rd person singular of 'být' (to be), which is required here.
Choose the correct negation:
In Czech, the negation 'ne' is attached to the verb 'je', becoming 'není'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four basic variations of the phrase.
A: Půjdeme na hrad pěšky? B: Ne, ____.
If you don't want to walk, it's because the destination is far.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but only to say an event is far in the future (e.g., 'Vánoce jsou daleko'). You cannot use it to say a movie is 'long'.
'Daleko' is an adverb used in phrases like 'To je daleko'. 'Vzdálený' is an adjective used to describe a noun, like 'vzdálený bratranec' (a distant cousin).
No, it's a neutral statement of fact. However, if you say it with a sigh, it clearly expresses that you don't want to go there.
You say 'Jak je to daleko?' or 'Jak daleko je to?'.
Only if you mean they are physically far away. If you mean they are 'distant' emotionally, use 'odtažitý'.
Expressions liées
To je blízko
contrastThat is near.
To je dálka
similarThat's a long distance!
Je to z ruky
specialized formIt's out of the way.
Co by kamenem dohodil
contrastA stone's throw away.
