Signification
Describing time for hobbies or rest.
Contexte culturel
The 'Chata' (cottage) is the ultimate destination for volný čas. Most Czechs leave the city on Friday to spend time in nature. Mushroom picking (houbaření) is a national sport during free time in autumn. The 'Sokol' movement historically linked volný čas with physical fitness and patriotism. Pub culture (hospoda) is a social hub for volný čas, where people discuss politics and life over a beer.
The 'Ve' Rule
Always use 've' instead of 'v' before 'volném čase' to avoid a cluster of consonants.
Small Talk
Asking about free time is much more common and polite in Czechia than asking about someone's job immediately.
Signification
Describing time for hobbies or rest.
The 'Ve' Rule
Always use 've' instead of 'v' before 'volném čase' to avoid a cluster of consonants.
Small Talk
Asking about free time is much more common and polite in Czechia than asking about someone's job immediately.
Volno vs Volný čas
Use 'volno' when you want to say 'I'm not working today'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'volný čas' in the locative case.
Co děláš ve ______ ______?
After the preposition 've', we use the locative case.
Which sentence is correct for 'I have a day off'?
Jak to řekneš?
'Mám volno' specifically means you are off work/duty.
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
Přiřaďte dvojice:
These are common collocations related to leisure.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Activities in Volný Čas
Sport
- • Fotbal
- • Běh
- • Plavání
Kultura
- • Kino
- • Divadlo
- • Čtení
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesCo děláš ve ______ ______?
After the preposition 've', we use the locative case.
Jak to řekneš?
'Mám volno' specifically means you are off work/duty.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations related to leisure.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but it's more natural to just say 'volný čas' unless you need to emphasize it's yours.
It is almost always used in the singular.
'Volný čas' is the time itself, 'hobby' (or 'koníček') is the activity you do.
Say 'Nemám žádný volný čas'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
Expressions liées
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prázdniny
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