A1 Expression ニュートラル

Mám dotaz

I have a question

意味

Introducing a question.

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文化的背景

In Czech schools, it is considered polite to say 'Mám dotaz' or 'Můžu se na něco zeptat?' before asking, rather than just blurting out the question. It shows respect for the teacher's authority. In meetings, 'Mám dotaz' is a neutral way to interject. However, using 'Měl bych dotaz' (conditional) is preferred when speaking to superiors to soften the interruption. On Czech social media (Facebook groups, Reddit), people often start a post with 'DOTAZ:' in all caps to signal they are looking for advice or information. When dealing with Czech officials (úřady), using 'Mám dotaz' is better than 'Chci vědět' (I want to know), as the latter can sound demanding or aggressive.

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The 'Prosím' Buffer

Always put 'Prosím' or 'Dobrý den' before 'Mám dotaz' to sound like a native speaker.

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Don't say 'Mám dotaz o...'

Native speakers rarely use 'o' with 'dotaz'. Use 'na' or 'k'.

意味

Introducing a question.

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The 'Prosím' Buffer

Always put 'Prosím' or 'Dobrý den' before 'Mám dotaz' to sound like a native speaker.

⚠️

Don't say 'Mám dotaz o...'

Native speakers rarely use 'o' with 'dotaz'. Use 'na' or 'k'.

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Raising Hands

In Czechia, saying 'Mám dotaz' is the verbal equivalent of raising your hand. Use it to get attention politely.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'.

Dobrý den, pane profesore, ___ dotaz.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mám

Since you are speaking for yourself ('I'), the correct form is 'mám'.

Which phrase is the most polite for a business meeting?

___ dotaz ohledně rozpočtu.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Měl bych

The conditional 'Měl bych' (I would have) is the most polite and professional choice.

Match the Czech phrase with its English context.

1. Mám dotaz. 2. Nemám dotaz. 3. Máme dotaz.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Matching the subject and negation correctly.

Complete the dialogue.

Student: Prosím, ___ dotaz. Učitel: Ano, ptej se.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mám

The standard expression is 'mít dotaz'.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Where to use 'Mám dotaz'

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School

  • To the teacher
  • About homework
  • About exams
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Work

  • In meetings
  • On Slack
  • To HR
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Public

  • At the station
  • In a shop
  • At the doctor

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'. Fill Blank A1

Dobrý den, pane profesore, ___ dotaz.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mám

Since you are speaking for yourself ('I'), the correct form is 'mám'.

Which phrase is the most polite for a business meeting? Choose B1

___ dotaz ohledně rozpočtu.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Měl bych

The conditional 'Měl bych' (I would have) is the most polite and professional choice.

Match the Czech phrase with its English context. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Matching the subject and negation correctly.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Student: Prosím, ___ dotaz. Učitel: Ano, ptej se.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: mám

The standard expression is 'mít dotaz'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or a stranger, but also with a teacher.

Yes, it's very common and almost always understood the same way.

The plural is 'Mám dotazy' (I have questions).

Use 'Mám dotaz na [person in accusative]'. For example: 'Mám dotaz na Petra.'

Yes, it's a very common way to start an inquiry email.

Say 'Mám pár dotazů' (I have a few questions).

No, for 'doubt' use 'pochybnost'. 'Dotaz' is just an inquiry.

Yes, but it might sound a bit like you're starting a serious discussion.

'Dotaz' is a general inquiry; 'poptávka' is a specific business inquiry for a quote or service.

Say 'Nemám další dotazy.'

関連フレーズ

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mám otázku

synonym

I have a question

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dotazník

builds on

questionnaire

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zeptat se

similar

to ask

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odpověď

contrast

answer

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připomínka

similar

comment/remark

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