Signification
Nutritious food items
Contexte culturel
The 'Farmářské trhy' (Farmers' markets) are the heart of the 'zdravé jídlo' movement in Czechia. People visit them to buy fresh, local produce directly from farmers. Similar to Czechia, Slovakia has a tradition of heavy food (like Bryndzové halušky), but 'zdravé stravovanie' is becoming a status symbol among young urban professionals. In this region, 'zdravé jídlo' often implies food that is 'poctivé' (honest/homemade), contrasting with 'chemické' (processed) food from large factories. Czech influencers use #zdravejidlo to participate in the global 'wellness' aesthetic, often featuring avocado toast or smoothie bowls.
Check the ending
Always make sure 'zdravé' ends in 'é' when describing 'jídlo' (neuter).
Avoid 'Zdravotní'
Never use 'zdravotní' for food unless it's a medical prescription.
Signification
Nutritious food items
Check the ending
Always make sure 'zdravé' ends in 'é' when describing 'jídlo' (neuter).
Avoid 'Zdravotní'
Never use 'zdravotní' for food unless it's a medical prescription.
Use 'Zdravě'
If you want to sound more natural when talking about your habits, use the adverb: 'Jím zdravě' (I eat healthily).
Farmers' Markets
Mentioning 'trhy' (markets) is the best way to start a conversation about healthy food with a Czech person.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'zdravý'.
Mám rád ______ jídlo.
'Jídlo' is neuter singular, so the adjective must be 'zdravé'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Zdravé' is the correct adjective for food; 'zdravotní' is medical.
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common collocations with 'jídlo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Co si dáš k obědu? B: Chci něco lehkého, třeba nějaké ______.
In the context of lunch, 'zdravé jídlo' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Co je zdravé jídlo?
Ovoce
- • Jablko
- • Banán
- • Pomeranč
Zelenina
- • Brokolice
- • Mrkev
- • Salát
Bílkoviny
- • Ryba
- • Vejce
- • Čočka
Zdravé vs. Nezdravé
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMám rád ______ jídlo.
'Jídlo' is neuter singular, so the adjective must be 'zdravé'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Zdravé' is the correct adjective for food; 'zdravotní' is medical.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common collocations with 'jídlo'.
A: Co si dáš k obědu? B: Chci něco lehkého, třeba nějaké ______.
In the context of lunch, 'zdravé jídlo' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can include fish, lean meat, nuts, or anything considered nutritious.
The most common term is 'nezdravé jídlo' or 'fast food'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
In informal spoken Czech (Common Czech), yes, but it's grammatically incorrect in writing.
The plural is 'zdravá jídla'.
Yes, but 'strava' is more like 'diet' or 'nutrition' as a system.
Ask: 'Je to zdravé?'
Traditional food is heavy, but modern Czechs are very health-conscious.
It is organic food, which is a subset of 'zdravé jídlo'.
No, for a person you say 'zdravý člověk'.
Expressions liées
Zdravá strava
similarHealthy diet
Nezdravé jídlo
contrastUnhealthy food / Junk food
Bio jídlo
specialized formOrganic food
Domácí jídlo
similarHome-cooked food
Lehké jídlo
similarLight meal
