Signification
Pleasant outdoor conditions.
Contexte culturel
The 'Chata' (cottage) culture means that weather reports on Thursday and Friday are the most watched TV segments of the week. In Czechia, 'hezké počasí' in winter specifically means it's sunny and cold enough for snow to stay, ideal for skiing. Czechs are generally reserved. Talking about 'hezké počasí' is one of the few socially acceptable ways to talk to a stranger without a specific reason. Famous Czech author Karel Čapek wrote extensively about the weather in 'The Gardener's Year', showing the national obsession with the perfect 'hezké počasí' for gardening.
The 'Že?' Add-on
Always add 'že?' (right?) at the end to turn the statement into a conversation starter.
Gender Matters
Don't say 'Hezká počasí' (feminine) or 'Hezký počasí' (masculine/informal) in exams.
Signification
Pleasant outdoor conditions.
The 'Že?' Add-on
Always add 'že?' (right?) at the end to turn the statement into a conversation starter.
Gender Matters
Don't say 'Hezká počasí' (feminine) or 'Hezký počasí' (masculine/informal) in exams.
The Adverb Shortcut
If you forget the word 'počasí', just say 'Je hezky'. It's 100% natural and easier to remember.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'hezký'.
Dnes je ______ počasí.
Počasí is a neuter noun, so the adjective must end in -é.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was nice weather'?
How do you say 'It was nice weather' in the past?
The past tense of 'být' for neuter subjects is 'bylo'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Venku prší. B: To není moc ______ ______.
B is reacting to the rain by saying 'That is not very nice weather'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bus stop and want to be polite to an old man.
Commenting on the weather is the most polite and common icebreaker.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What makes 'Hezké Počasí'?
Sky
- • Slunce (Sun)
- • Modrá obloha (Blue sky)
Feeling
- • Teplo (Warmth)
- • Bezvětří (No wind)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDnes je ______ počasí.
Počasí is a neuter noun, so the adjective must end in -é.
How do you say 'It was nice weather' in the past?
The past tense of 'být' for neuter subjects is 'bylo'.
A: Venku prší. B: To není moc ______ ______.
B is reacting to the rain by saying 'That is not very nice weather'.
You are at a bus stop and want to be polite to an old man.
Commenting on the weather is the most polite and common icebreaker.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but 'hezké' or 'pěkné' are much more common for describing a beautiful day.
Absolutely. It's a perfectly neutral and safe topic for professional small talk.
You can still say 'hezké počasí', but you might add 'ale zima' (but cold).
It belongs to a group of neuter nouns (soft declension) that end in a long 'í'.
They often say 'pěkné počasí' instead of 'hezké počasí'.
Expressions liées
Je hezky
similarIt is nice (adverbial)
Počasí pod psa
contrastTerrible weather
Nádherné počasí
specialized formGorgeous weather
Předpověď počasí
builds onWeather forecast
Vyšlo nám počasí
idiomaticThe weather worked out for us
