मतलब
Formal question often used in shops or restaurants.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Czechia, service is often direct. 'Co si přejete?' is not just a polite phrase; it's a signal to get to the point. Don't be surprised if the waiter doesn't smile much while saying it—it's about professional efficiency. Slovak usage is nearly identical ('Čo si prajete?'). The cultural expectations of formality in shops and restaurants are the same as in the Czech Republic. This phrase reflects the 'Vykání' culture common in Central Europe, where formal address is maintained even after years of professional interaction. The return to 'Co si přejete?' after 1989 was a conscious effort to move away from the informal 'comrade' address and back to traditional European service standards.
The 'Prosím' Rule
When answering 'Co si přejete?', always start your answer with 'Prosím' (Please). It makes you sound much more polite.
Don't forget the 'si'
Without 'si', the phrase sounds incomplete and confusing to a native speaker.
मतलब
Formal question often used in shops or restaurants.
The 'Prosím' Rule
When answering 'Co si přejete?', always start your answer with 'Prosím' (Please). It makes you sound much more polite.
Don't forget the 'si'
Without 'si', the phrase sounds incomplete and confusing to a native speaker.
Future Tense for Extra Polish
Use 'Co si budete přát?' if you want to sound like a top-tier professional waiter.
Eye Contact
In Czechia, make brief eye contact when the clerk says this to show you've heard them.
खुद को परखो
You are in a fancy restaurant. The waiter approaches. What is he most likely to say?
Dobrý večer, ___?
In a restaurant, the formal 'co si přejete' is the standard polite greeting.
Complete the phrase used to ask what someone wants to drink.
Co si přejete k ___?
The preposition 'k' requires a noun in the dative case. 'Pití' is the noun form.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
Who would say 'Co si přejete?'
This is a formal service phrase used by staff for customers.
Complete the dialogue at the hotel reception.
Recepční: Dobrý den. ___? Host: Dobrý den, hledám svůj pokoj.
The receptionist is asking how they can help the guest.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Where you will hear 'Co si přejete?'
Service
- • Supermarket
- • Boutique
- • Post Office
Hospitality
- • Hotel
- • Cafe
- • Restaurant
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDobrý večer, ___?
In a restaurant, the formal 'co si přejete' is the standard polite greeting.
Co si přejete k ___?
The preposition 'k' requires a noun in the dative case. 'Pití' is the noun form.
Who would say 'Co si přejete?'
This is a formal service phrase used by staff for customers.
Recepční: Dobrý den. ___? Host: Dobrý den, hledám svůj pokoj.
The receptionist is asking how they can help the guest.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's perfectly fine. While fast-food staff might just say 'Prosím?', 'Co si přejete?' is never out of place.
Yes, if you are offering to help them with something, it is very polite.
'Co si přejete?' asks 'What do you want?', while 'Přejete si?' is more like 'Do you want something?' or 'Can I help you?'.
The best way is: 'Prosím, [item in accusative case].' For example: 'Prosím, jedno pivo.'
Yes, it's one of the hardest sounds in Czech. Practice by saying 'r' and 'zh' at the same time.
It's better to use 'Co pro Vás mohu udělat?' in an email, as 'Co si přejete?' is very spoken-oriented.
This is 'Vykání', the formal way to show respect to someone you don't know well.
It's better to say 'Dám si...' (I'll have) or 'Prosím...', as 'Chci' can sound a bit demanding.
In this context, yes. It's a reflexive dative pronoun.
You can say: 'Děkuji, jen se dívám' (Thank you, I'm just looking).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Přejete si?
similarWould you like something?
Co si dáte?
similarWhat will you have?
Máte vybráno?
specialized formHave you chosen?
Čím vám mohu posloužit?
specialized formHow may I serve you?
Co chceš?
contrastWhat do you want?
