Signification
To be in the same situation.
Contexte culturel
Despite being landlocked, the 'vodáctví' (river paddling) culture makes maritime metaphors very intuitive for Czechs. Almost every Czech has been in a canoe or raft on a river. In post-communist countries, there is a strong cultural memory of 'being in the same boat' against an oppressive system, which gives the phrase a deeper sense of 'us vs. them' solidarity. In modern Czech business, this phrase is often used in 'Town Hall' meetings to encourage employees during difficult market changes. On Czech social media, the phrase is frequently used in hashtags like #jsmenajednelodi to promote social causes or national unity during disasters.
Use it for Empathy
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is complaining about something you are also dealing with. It instantly makes them feel understood.
Watch the Preposition
Never say 'v lodi'. It's always 'na lodi'. This is a very common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
To be in the same situation.
Use it for Empathy
This is the best phrase to use when a friend is complaining about something you are also dealing with. It instantly makes them feel understood.
Watch the Preposition
Never say 'v lodi'. It's always 'na lodi'. This is a very common mistake for English speakers.
Past Tense Nuance
Use 'Byli jsme na jedné lodi' to talk about how a shared struggle in the past created a strong bond between you and someone else.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words in the correct form.
Máme stejný problém, jsme na ______ ______.
After the preposition 'na' in this idiom, we use the locative case: 'jedné lodi'.
Which situation is best described by 'Jsme na jedné lodi'?
Select the correct scenario:
The idiom is used for shared difficult situations or shared risks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ten test byl hrozně těžký, určitě jsem to zkazil.' B: 'Neboj, ______ ______ ______ ______.'
The speaker wants to show that they are in the same situation as the other person, so 'we' (jsme) is correct.
Match the idiom variation to its meaning.
1. Být na jedné lodi, 2. Tahat za jeden provaz
'Na jedné lodi' is about the state/situation, while 'tahat za jeden provaz' is about the action of working together.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMáme stejný problém, jsme na ______ ______.
After the preposition 'na' in this idiom, we use the locative case: 'jedné lodi'.
Select the correct scenario:
The idiom is used for shared difficult situations or shared risks.
A: 'Ten test byl hrozně těžký, určitě jsem to zkazil.' B: 'Neboj, ______ ______ ______ ______.'
The speaker wants to show that they are in the same situation as the other person, so 'we' (jsme) is correct.
1. Být na jedné lodi, 2. Tahat za jeden provaz
'Na jedné lodi' is about the state/situation, while 'tahat za jeden provaz' is about the action of working together.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it's rare. It usually implies a shared challenge or risk. For positive things, use 'máme společný cíl' (we have a common goal).
Yes, it is neutral and polite. It shows that you understand the company's challenges.
'Loď' is the basic form (nominative). 'Lodi' is the form used after 'na' (locative).
Yes, 'jsme v tom spolu' is more casual, but 'na jedné lodi' is never out of place.
Yes, the meaning is 100% identical.
In Czech, we use 'na' for surfaces and most transport vehicles (na kole, na palubě, na lodi).
Yes, 'na stejné lodi' (on the same boat) is also used and means the same thing as 'na jedné lodi'.
Very common, especially in headlines about the economy or international relations.
Byli jsme na jedné lodi.
Yes, it works for two people or two million people.
Expressions liées
Tahat za jeden provaz
similarTo pull on the same rope (work together).
Být na stejné vlně
similarTo be on the same wavelength.
Všichni v jednom pytli
contrastEveryone in one sack.
Jít stejnou cestou
similarTo go the same way.
