Signification
Confirming visual contact
Contexte culturel
Directness is key. Saying 'Vidím tě' is a functional confirmation. Czechs don't usually use it as a deep spiritual greeting like in some other cultures. With many tech hubs in Prague, 'Vidím tě' is the standard phrase to start remote meetings, often followed by 'Slyšíš mě?' (Do you hear me?). In the movie 'Avatar', the phrase 'I see you' was translated as 'Zřím tě' to sound more archaic and mystical, which is not used in daily life. Parents use 'Vidím tě' to teach children about boundaries and safety, often in a protective or monitoring way.
The 'Už' Trick
Always add 'už' (already) when you've been looking for someone. It sounds much more natural.
Formal vs Informal
Never say 'tě' to your boss unless they specifically asked you to use 'tykání'.
Signification
Confirming visual contact
The 'Už' Trick
Always add 'už' (already) when you've been looking for someone. It sounds much more natural.
Formal vs Informal
Never say 'tě' to your boss unless they specifically asked you to use 'tykání'.
Word Order
Keep 'tě' right after the first word in most sentences to sound like a native.
Eye Contact
When you say 'Vidím tě', make sure you actually look the person in the eyes!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to say 'I see you' to a friend.
Ahoj Petře, ___!
'Tě' is the correct informal accusative form.
Fill in the missing pronoun for a formal situation.
Pane profesore, už ___ vidím na kameře.
'Vás' is the formal accusative pronoun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kde jsi? Nevidím tě. B: Jsem tady u okna! A: Jo, už ___!
The speaker confirms they now see the person they were looking for.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Vidím tě!' to the best situation.
This is a classic context for spotting someone.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAhoj Petře, ___!
'Tě' is the correct informal accusative form.
Pane profesore, už ___ vidím na kameře.
'Vás' is the formal accusative pronoun.
A: Kde jsi? Nevidím tě. B: Jsem tady u okna! A: Jo, už ___!
The speaker confirms they now see the person they were looking for.
Match 'Vidím tě!' to the best situation.
This is a classic context for spotting someone.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds like a robot. 'Já tě vidím' or just 'Vidím tě' is better.
It can be, but usually it's just functional. Context is everything!
'Tě' is the short form for normal use. 'Tebe' is for emphasis (e.g., I see YOU, not him).
Say 'Nevidím tě'. Just add 'ne-' to the start of the verb.
No, use 'Chápu' or 'Rozumím' for that.
It is 'tě' (accusative). 'Ti' is dative and used for things like 'I give to you'.
Use 'Vidím vás'.
You can say 'Viděl jsem tě ve snu'.
Yes, very often when meeting up. People often just text 'Vidím tě!'
Only if you say it with a very serious face and don't wave.
Expressions liées
Vidíš mě?
similarDo you see me?
Už tě vidím
builds onI see you now
Vidíme se
similarSee you later
Zřím tě
specialized formI behold thee
Sleduji tě
contrastI am following/watching you
