Phrase in 30 Seconds
Prachy is the most common Czech slang for money, used everywhere from pubs to casual texts with friends.
- Means: Money, cash, or 'dough' in a very informal way.
- Used in: Casual conversations, complaining about prices, or talking about salaries.
- Don't confuse: Never use this in a bank or a job interview.
आपके स्तर पर व्याख्या:
मतलब
Informal word for money
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Czechs often use 'prachy' to downplay their wealth. Even a wealthy person might say 'mám nějaký prachy' to avoid sounding boastful. In Prague, you might hear 'love' more often among younger generations, but 'prachy' remains the universal slang across all ages. The large Vietnamese community in Czechia uses 'prachy' fluently in their business dealings with locals, showing its essential nature for integration. In Czech 'Mánička' films (about the underground culture), 'prachy' is used to represent rebellion against the formal socialist system.
The 'Ch' Sound
If you struggle with 'ch', imagine you are clearing your throat gently. It's the most important sound in 'prachy'.
Not for Bosses
Even if your boss is cool, wait for them to use slang first before you use 'prachy'.
The 'Ch' Sound
If you struggle with 'ch', imagine you are clearing your throat gently. It's the most important sound in 'prachy'.
Not for Bosses
Even if your boss is cool, wait for them to use slang first before you use 'prachy'.
The 'Hrozný' Combo
Pair 'prachy' with 'hrozný' (terrible) to sound like a true local complaining about prices.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'prachy'.
Nemůžu jít do kina, nemám žádné ______.
After 'nemám' (accusative), we use 'prachy'.
Which sentence is appropriate for a job interview?
Talking about salary:
'Plat' is the formal word for salary; 'prachy' is too informal.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang.
A: Půjčíš mi na pivo? B: Sorry, jsem úplně bez ______.
'Bez prachů' is a very common informal idiom for being broke.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Phrase: 'To stálo hrozný prachy!'
'Hrozný prachy' implies a large, often painful amount of money.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Peníze vs. Prachy
Money Slang Levels
Standard
- • Peníze
- • Finance
Common Slang
- • Prachy
- • Love
Rich
- • Vata
- • Balík
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यासNemůžu jít do kina, nemám žádné ______.
After 'nemám' (accusative), we use 'prachy'.
Talking about salary:
'Plat' is the formal word for salary; 'prachy' is too informal.
A: Půjčíš mi na pivo? B: Sorry, jsem úplně bez ______.
'Bez prachů' is a very common informal idiom for being broke.
Phrase: 'To stálo hrozný prachy!'
'Hrozný prachy' implies a large, often painful amount of money.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's not a swear word. It's just very informal. You can say it in front of your parents, but maybe not your grandmother.
Usually, 'prachy' refers to money in general, but it often implies cash. However, saying 'mám prachy na účtu' (I have money in my account) is fine.
There isn't one for 'money'. 'Prach' only means 'dust'.
Yes, it is understood and used all over the Czech Republic, though some regions have their own local slang as well.
The most common way is 'Nemám prachy' or 'Jsem bez prachů'.
No, 'prachy' is more universal. 'Love' is more specific to certain subcultures or younger urban groups.
Yes! It's the perfect word for texting friends about splitting a bill.
It is masculine inanimate plural.
It's a metaphor for something common, dirty, or easily blown away. It's a very old slang tradition.
Informally, yes. 'Dostal jsem prachy' can mean 'I got my paycheck'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
být ve vatě
similarto be very rich
být švorc
contrastto be broke
love
synonymmoney (slang)
přijít k prachům
builds onto come into money
smrdět prachama
specialized formto be filthy rich
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
At the pub with friends
Honza: Dáš si ještě jedno pivo?
Petr: Už ne, nemám prachy.
Shopping for clothes
Jana: Ty boty jsou skvělé!
Eva: Jo, ale stojí hrozný prachy.
Talking about a new job
Marek: Jak se máš v nové práci?
Lukáš: Dobře, jsou tam fakt dobrý prachy.
Lending money
Sára: Můžeš mi půjčit stovku?
Tom: Jasně, tady máš prachy.
Complaining about bills
Táta: Zase přišel účet za elektriku.
Máma: To jsou pořád jenom prachy, prachy, prachy.
Finding money in a jacket
Klára: Hele! Našla jsem v kapse prachy!
Filip: Super, jdeme na pizzu.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'Prachy' as 'Pockets'. You put your prachy in your pockets.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a dusty old treasure chest. When you blow the 'prach' (dust) off, you find the 'prachy' (money) inside.
Rhyme
Máš-li prachy, nemáš strachy. (If you have money, you have no fears.)
Story
A poor man was sweeping dust (prach) in the street. Suddenly, the dust turned into gold coins. He shouted 'Prachy!' and ran to the pub to buy a beer for all his friends.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'dough' in English or 'Kohle' (coal) in German—using a common material to represent value.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to use 'prachy' in a text message to a Czech friend today. Ask them: 'Máš prachy na kafe?'
Review this word every time you pay for something in cash.
उच्चारण
Short 'a', like in 'father' but shorter.
The 'ch' is a voiceless velar fricative, like in 'Bach' or 'Loch Ness'. The 'y' is a short 'i' sound.
औपचारिकता का स्तर
Nedisponuji žádnými finančními prostředky. (Financial status)
Nemám žádné peníze. (Financial status)
Nemám prachy. (Financial status)
Jsem švorc. (Financial status)
Derived from the Old Czech word 'prach' (dust). It reflects a common linguistic trend where low-value materials are used as slang for currency.
रोचक तथ्य
The singular 'prach' is still used in the phrase 'být v prachu', which means to be gone or to have disappeared.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
Czechs often use 'prachy' to downplay their wealth. Even a wealthy person might say 'mám nějaký prachy' to avoid sounding boastful.
“Hele, mám nějaký prachy, tak já to zaplatím.”
In Prague, you might hear 'love' more often among younger generations, but 'prachy' remains the universal slang across all ages.
“V Praze se točí velký prachy.”
The large Vietnamese community in Czechia uses 'prachy' fluently in their business dealings with locals, showing its essential nature for integration.
“Tady jsou prachy, díky.”
In Czech 'Mánička' films (about the underground culture), 'prachy' is used to represent rebellion against the formal socialist system.
“Seru na vaše prachy! (I don't care about your money!)”
बातचीत की शुरुआत
Máš u sebe nějaký prachy na kafe?
Co bys dělal, kdybys vyhrál hrozný prachy?
Stojí podle tebe iPhone za ty prachy?
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Mám prach.
Mám prachy.
L1 Interference
Dobrý den, pane bankéři, chci si vybrat prachy.
Dobrý den, chci si vybrat peníze.
L1 Interference
To je hodně prach.
To je hodně prachů.
L1 Interference
Prachy je důležitý.
Prachy jsou důležité.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Pasta / Lana
The metaphors are different (food/clothing vs. dust).
Fric / Thune
French slang often uses 'verlan' (backwards talk), which Czech doesn't do for money.
Kohle / Kies
German has a wider variety of material-based slang for money.
Kane (金)
Japanese slang is often about removing politeness rather than using a different word.
Faloos (فلوس)
It is so common that it's almost lost its 'slang' status in some regions.
Mao (毛)
Chinese slang often revolves around specific currency units.
Don (돈)
Korean relies more on speech levels (honorifics) than slang synonyms.
Grana
The metaphor is agricultural (seeds) rather than mineral (dust).
Spotted in the Real World
“Když máš prachy, tak je to pohoda.”
A very famous Czech rock song about enjoying life.
“Ty prachy jsou v prachu, kámo.”
A cult classic movie about young people in Prague.
“Na tyhle prachy zapomeň.”
A comedy about a small-town football club.
“Prachy dělaj člověka, ale lidi dělaj prachy.”
Title of a film and associated media about a heist.
“Jak vydělat prachy jako student?”
A video about side hustles for students.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners use the singular thinking it's the base form for money.
Remember: Prach = Dust (singular), Prachy = Money (plural).
Means 'powder' or 'pill', sounds similar.
Prášek is for medicine or laundry; Prachy is for the pub.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (10)
No, it's not a swear word. It's just very informal. You can say it in front of your parents, but maybe not your grandmother.
basic understandingUsually, 'prachy' refers to money in general, but it often implies cash. However, saying 'mám prachy na účtu' (I have money in my account) is fine.
usage contextsThere isn't one for 'money'. 'Prach' only means 'dust'.
grammar mechanicsYes, it is understood and used all over the Czech Republic, though some regions have their own local slang as well.
cultural usageThe most common way is 'Nemám prachy' or 'Jsem bez prachů'.
practical tipsNo, 'prachy' is more universal. 'Love' is more specific to certain subcultures or younger urban groups.
comparisonsYes! It's the perfect word for texting friends about splitting a bill.
practical tipsIt is masculine inanimate plural.
grammar mechanicsIt's a metaphor for something common, dirty, or easily blown away. It's a very old slang tradition.
basic understandingInformally, yes. 'Dostal jsem prachy' can mean 'I got my paycheck'.
usage contexts
