Meaning
Asking if someone is available.
Cultural Background
Czechs value punctuality. Asking 'Máš čas?' is a way to respect that. The phrase is identical in Slovak, reflecting the shared linguistic heritage. Polish uses 'Masz czas?', which is a cognate and used in the exact same way. Russian uses 'У тебя есть время?' (Do you have time?), which is structurally different but functionally identical.
Long vowels
Don't forget the long 'á' in 'Máš' and 'čas'. It changes the meaning if shortened.
Formal vs Informal
Always check who you are talking to. Using 'Máš' with a stranger is a common mistake.
Meaning
Asking if someone is available.
Long vowels
Don't forget the long 'á' in 'Máš' and 'čas'. It changes the meaning if shortened.
Formal vs Informal
Always check who you are talking to. Using 'Máš' with a stranger is a common mistake.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb form.
___ čas na kávu?
Use 'Máš' for the informal second person singular.
Which is the most appropriate way to ask a friend?
Which sentence is correct?
Máš čas? is the correct informal phrasing.
Match the phrase with its English meaning.
Máš čas?
Máš čas? translates directly to Do you have time?
Complete the dialogue.
A: ________? B: Ano, mám.
The response 'Ano, mám' (Yes, I have) fits 'Máš čas' perfectly.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises___ čas na kávu?
Use 'Máš' for the informal second person singular.
Which sentence is correct?
Máš čas? is the correct informal phrasing.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Máš čas? translates directly to Do you have time?
A: ________? B: Ano, mám.
The response 'Ano, mám' (Yes, I have) fits 'Máš čas' perfectly.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, use 'Máte čas?' instead.
Not if used with friends. It is perfectly polite.
Nemám čas.
Related Phrases
Máš chvilku?
similarDo you have a moment?
Máš volno?
similarAre you free?
Máte čas?
contrastDo you have time? (formal)
Mám čas.
builds onI have time.
