Signification
Experiencing good fortune.
Contexte culturel
Touching a button when seeing a chimney sweep is a common tradition to 'mít štěstí'. Czechs often use 'mít štěstí' to downplay their own success and avoid 'zakřiknutí' (jinxing it). The 'čtyřlístek' (four-leaf clover) is the universal symbol of 'mít štěstí' in Czechia, appearing on cards and gifts. In Czech folklore, luck is often personified as 'Štěstěna', a fickle goddess who can turn her back at any moment.
The Modesty Trick
If someone praises you, say 'Měl jsem štěstí'. It makes you sound very polite and humble in Czech culture.
The 'To Be' Trap
Never use 'být' with 'štěstí' to describe yourself. You are not luck; you have it!
Signification
Experiencing good fortune.
The Modesty Trick
If someone praises you, say 'Měl jsem štěstí'. It makes you sound very polite and humble in Czech culture.
The 'To Be' Trap
Never use 'být' with 'štěstí' to describe yourself. You are not luck; you have it!
Use 'Klika' for Friends
Switch to 'mít kliku' when talking to friends to sound more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'.
Já dnes ___ štěstí.
The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb must be 'mám'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'You were lucky' in the past tense?
We use the verb 'mít' in the past tense ('měl jsi').
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are standard variations of the idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vyhrál jsem v loterii! B: ______!
'Ty máš štěstí' is the natural reaction to someone winning something.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mít Štěstí vs. Být Šťastný
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJá dnes ___ štěstí.
The subject is 'Já' (I), so the verb must be 'mám'.
How do you say 'You were lucky' in the past tense?
We use the verb 'mít' in the past tense ('měl jsi').
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard variations of the idiom.
A: Vyhrál jsem v loterii! B: ______!
'Ty máš štěstí' is the natural reaction to someone winning something.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically no. 'Mám štěstí' means you are lucky. If you are happy, say 'Jsem šťastný'.
The opposite is 'mít smůlu' (to have bad luck/tar).
No, it's just informal. It's fine for friends and family, but maybe not for a formal speech.
Use the preposition 'na': 'Měl jsem štěstí na počasí'.
It comes from an old root meaning 'a good share'. Historically, having a good share of life meant you were both lucky and happy.
Yes, it's perfectly professional. For example: 'Měli jsme štěstí na termín schůzky'.
It means to be incredibly lucky, usually in a situation where something very bad could have happened.
It is neuter. You can tell by the ending '-í'.
No, only the verb 'mít' changes. 'Máme štěstí'.
It is 'Štěstěna'.
Expressions liées
Mít kliku
synonymTo be lucky (informal)
Být šťastný
similarTo be happy
Mít smůlu
contrastTo be unlucky
Trefit do černého
builds onTo hit the bullseye
