A1 Idiom 중립

Být ticho

To be quiet

Remaining silent.

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문화적 배경

The 'noční klid' (night quiet) is a legally enforced period from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Being 'ticho' during these hours is not just polite; it's the law. Czechs have a deep respect for the 'ticho' of the forest. Loud music or shouting while hiking is considered very disrespectful to nature and other hikers. In schools, a teacher might simply raise a hand or say 'Ticho!' to command immediate attention. It is a very common part of the classroom dynamic. During the 'Normalization' period (1970s-80s), 'být ticho' was a common social strategy to avoid political persecution. This has led to a cultural nuance where silence can sometimes mean 'I don't want to get involved'.

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The 'Je' Trick

If you want to say 'It is quiet,' just say 'Je ticho.' You don't need a subject like 'it'.

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Don't be too loud with 'Buď ticho!'

If you shout 'BUĎ TICHO!', you are being the opposite of quiet! Use a firm but low voice.

Remaining silent.

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The 'Je' Trick

If you want to say 'It is quiet,' just say 'Je ticho.' You don't need a subject like 'it'.

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Don't be too loud with 'Buď ticho!'

If you shout 'BUĎ TICHO!', you are being the opposite of quiet! Use a firm but low voice.

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Use 'Pst'

In Czech, 'Pst' is the universal sound for 'be quiet'. It works perfectly with 'Buď ticho'.

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Respect the Klid

Czechs value their peace. If a neighbor asks you to be 'ticho', it's best to comply immediately to maintain good relations.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'být' in the imperative.

Děti, ______ ticho! Tatínek pracuje.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: buďte

Since the speaker is addressing 'děti' (children, plural), the plural imperative 'buďte' is required.

Which sentence describes a person who is naturally shy and doesn't talk much?

Select the correct description:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Můj bratr je tichý.

The adjective 'tichý' describes a permanent personality trait, whereas 'ticho' describes a temporary state.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly on their phone.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Prosím, buďte ticho.

This is the most polite and appropriate way to request silence in a public space.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Proč nic neříkáš? B: Chci jen chvíli ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: být ticho

The speaker wants to remain in a state of silence for a while.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Ticho vs. Tichý

Být ticho (State)
Teď jsem ticho. I am being quiet now.
Být tichý (Trait)
Jsem tichý člověk. I am a quiet person.

Synonyms for Quiet

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Verbs

  • Mlčet
  • Zmlknout
  • Ztišit se
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Nouns

  • Ticho
  • Klid
  • Bezhlučnost

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'být' in the imperative. Fill Blank A1

Děti, ______ ticho! Tatínek pracuje.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: buďte

Since the speaker is addressing 'děti' (children, plural), the plural imperative 'buďte' is required.

Which sentence describes a person who is naturally shy and doesn't talk much? Choose A2

Select the correct description:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Můj bratr je tichý.

The adjective 'tichý' describes a permanent personality trait, whereas 'ticho' describes a temporary state.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You are in a library and someone is talking loudly on their phone.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Prosím, buďte ticho.

This is the most polite and appropriate way to request silence in a public space.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Proč nic neříkáš? B: Chci jen chvíli ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: být ticho

The speaker wants to remain in a state of silence for a while.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

It depends on the tone. 'Buď ticho!' can be rude, but 'Prosím, buďte ticho' is perfectly polite.

'Ticho' is specifically the absence of sound. 'Klid' is a broader term for peace, quiet, and lack of movement.

No, that sounds like a literal translation from another language. Always use 'Buď ticho'.

The most common (but rude) way is 'Drž hubu!' or 'Sklapni!'.

Grammatically, it is a noun, but in the phrase 'být ticho', it functions as a predicate describing a state.

It refers to a situation where a couple is not speaking to each other because they are angry.

Use the plural imperative: 'Buďte ticho!'.

No, for a person's character, use 'být tichý'.

It is the legal quiet time from 10 PM to 6 AM in the Czech Republic.

You can say 'Buď ticho' or 'Zůstaň ticho'.

In the phrase 'být ticho', it stays in the nominative. As a standalone noun, it can change (e.g., 'v tichu').

Yes, 'být v klidu' can sometimes mean to stay quiet and not cause trouble.

관련 표현

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Mlčet

similar

To be silent / Not to speak

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Zmlknout

builds on

To fall silent

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Tichá domácnost

specialized form

The silent treatment at home

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Klid

synonym

Peace / Quiet / Calm

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Pst!

similar

Shhh!

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