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A1 noun

hotel

The word 'hotel' in Czech is directly borrowed from English and means the same thing.

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

hotel en 30 secondes

place to stay
offers food
for travelers

Exemples par niveau

Dobrý den, máte volný pokoj v hotelu?

Good day, do you have a free room in the hotel?

Here, 'v hotelu' means 'in the hotel'. 'V' is a preposition meaning 'in', and 'hotelu' is in the locative case.

Tento hotel je velmi blízko centra města.

This hotel is very close to the city center.

'Tento hotel' means 'this hotel'. 'Tento' is a demonstrative pronoun that agrees with 'hotel' in gender and number.

Snídaně je zahrnuta v ceně hotelu?

Is breakfast included in the hotel price?

'V ceně hotelu' means 'in the price of the hotel'. 'Ceně' is in the locative case, and 'hotelu' is in the genitive case indicating possession.

Hledáme hotel s bazénem.

We are looking for a hotel with a pool.

'S bazénem' means 'with a pool'. 'S' is a preposition meaning 'with', and 'bazénem' is in the instrumental case.

V hotelu je restaurace a bar.

In the hotel there is a restaurant and a bar.

Again, 'v hotelu' means 'in the hotel' (locative case).

Můžeme si rezervovat pokoj v tomto hotelu online?

Can we reserve a room in this hotel online?

'V tomto hotelu' means 'in this hotel'. 'Tomto' is the demonstrative pronoun 'this' in the locative case, agreeing with 'hotelu'.

Cesta do hotelu trvala asi deset minut.

The journey to the hotel took about ten minutes.

'Do hotelu' means 'to the hotel'. 'Do' is a preposition meaning 'to' or 'into', and 'hotelu' is in the genitive case.

Doufám, že náš hotel bude mít dobré recenze.

I hope our hotel will have good reviews.

'Náš hotel' means 'our hotel'. 'Náš' is a possessive pronoun that agrees with 'hotel' in gender and number.

Expressions idiomatiques

"Mluvit o vlkovi a vlk za humny."

Speak of the wolf and the wolf is behind the humny. (Speak of the devil)

Právě jsme mluvili o Martinovi a vlk za humny! – Ahoj, Martine!

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"Co oči nevidí, to srdce nebolí."

What eyes don't see, heart doesn't hurt. (Out of sight, out of mind)

Nemusíš mi říkat o tom problému. Co oči nevidí, to srdce nebolí.

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"Kdo jinému jámu kopá, sám do ní padá."

Who digs a pit for another, falls into it himself. (What goes around, comes around)

On se snažil oklamat svého kolegu, ale nakonec se mu to vymstilo. Kdo jinému jámu kopá, sám do ní padá.

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"Bez práce nejsou koláče."

Without work, there are no kolaches. (No pain, no gain)

Chceš mít dobré známky? Musíš se učit! Bez práce nejsou koláče.

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"Jeden za všechny, všichni za jednoho."

One for all, all for one.

V našem týmu platí pravidlo: Jeden za všechny, všichni za jednoho.

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"Kupovat zajíce v pytli."

To buy a hare in a bag. (To buy a pig in a poke)

Nikdy nekupuj zajíce v pytli, vždy si to zboží pořádně prohlédni.

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"Dělat z komára velblouda."

To make a camel out of a mosquito. (To make a mountain out of a molehill)

Je to jen malý problém, nedělej z komára velblouda.

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"Mít plnou hlavu starostí."

To have a head full of worries.

Nemůžu se soustředit, mám plnou hlavu starostí.

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"Chodit kolem horké kaše."

To walk around hot porridge. (To beat around the bush)

Přestaň chodit kolem horké kaše a řekni mi, co se stalo.

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"Držet někomu palce."

To hold thumbs for someone. (To cross one's fingers for someone, to wish someone luck)

Držím ti palce u zkoušky!

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Astuces

Easy Word for English Speakers

The word "hotel" is one of the easiest Czech words for English speakers to learn, as it's a direct cognate. This means it sounds and looks very similar in both languages.

Pronunciation Practice

When you say "hotel" in Czech, the stress is usually on the first syllable, just like in English. However, listen carefully to native speakers for slight variations.

Gender and Declension

In Czech, "hotel" is a masculine inanimate noun. This means it will follow specific declension patterns depending on its role in a sentence. Don't worry about memorizing all of them right away, but be aware it's a thing.

Common Usage: Asking for a Hotel

If you're asking for a hotel, you might hear or say: "Kde je nejbližší hotel?" (Where is the nearest hotel?)

Common Usage: Staying in a Hotel

To say you're staying in a hotel, you could say: "Bydlím v hotelu." (I am staying in a hotel.) Notice the change to "hotelu" due to declension.

Synonyms and Related Words

While "hotel" is common, you might also encounter "ubytování" (accommodation) or "penzion" (guesthouse), which are related but not direct synonyms.

Don't Overcomplicate It

Because it's so similar to English, don't try to make it sound more "Czech" than it is. Just pronounce it clearly and naturally.

Hotel Chains vs. Local Hotels

You'll find both international hotel chains and smaller, local Czech hotels. Both are commonly referred to as "hotel."

Plural Form

The plural form of "hotel" is "hotely." For example: "Jsou zde dobré hotely?" (Are there good hotels here?)

Practice with Sentences

The best way to remember "hotel" is to use it in simple sentences. Try to form a few sentences using this word about your travel experiences.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

It sounds exactly like the English word 'hotel'. No tricks needed here!

Association visuelle

Imagine a very fancy 'hotel' in Prague, perhaps with a red roof and many windows, and you're checking in.

Word Web

pokoj (room) rezervace (reservation) recepce (reception) cestování (traveling) ubytování (accommodation)

Défi

Describe your ideal 'hotel' in Czech using some of the new vocabulary you've learned. For example: 'Můj ideální hotel má velký pokoj a je v centru Prahy.' (My ideal hotel has a big room and is in the center of Prague.)

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Booking a room

Dobrý den, máte volný pokoj?
Chtěl bych si rezervovat jednolůžkový pokoj.
Kolik stojí pokoj na noc?

Asking for directions to a hotel

Kde je nejbližší hotel?
Můžete mi ukázat cestu k hotelu X na mapě?
Je ten hotel daleko odsud?

Checking in at a hotel

Mám rezervaci na jméno...
Kdy je check-in?
Tady je můj pas.

Checking out from a hotel

Chtěl bych se odhlásit.
Kdy je check-out?
Můžu zaplatit kartou?

Asking about hotel facilities

Máte v hotelu Wi-Fi?
Je v hotelu restaurace?
Je snídaně zahrnuta v ceně?

Amorces de conversation

"Už jste někdy bydlel v českém hotelu? Jaký byl?"

"Kdybyste si mohl vybrat jakýkoli hotel na světě, kde byste zůstal a proč?"

"Jaké jsou nejdůležitější věci, které hledáte v hotelu?"

"Už jste měl někdy špatnou zkušenost v hotelu? Co se stalo?"

"Preferujete velké hotelové řetězce nebo menší, nezávislé hotely?"

Sujets d'écriture

Popište svůj ideální hotelový pokoj a co by v něm muselo být.

Napište o nejlepším hotelu, ve kterém jste kdy bydlel/a a proč se vám tak líbil.

Představte si, že jste majitel hotelu v Praze. Jak by se jmenoval a jaké služby by nabízel?

Jak byste popsal/a typického hosta vašeho imaginárního hotelu?

Napište krátký příběh o někom, kdo poprvé přijíždí do hotelu v České republice.