Meaning
A woman of young age.
Cultural Background
The use of 'slečna' (miss) is declining in professional settings. 'Mladá žena' or simply 'paní' is preferred to avoid focusing on a woman's marital status. There is a strong tradition of chivalry where 'mladá dáma' (young lady) is used by older generations to show extreme respect or charm. In marketing, 'mladá žena' is a key demographic, often associated with independence, travel, and career focus. Slovak usage is almost identical ('mladá žena'), reflecting the shared linguistic and cultural history of the two nations.
The 'Accusative' Rule
If you are doing something TO a young woman (seeing, helping, meeting), always use 'mladou ženu'.
Polite Address
When in doubt in a shop, use 'mladá paní'. It is never offensive and always sounds polite.
Meaning
A woman of young age.
The 'Accusative' Rule
If you are doing something TO a young woman (seeing, helping, meeting), always use 'mladou ženu'.
Polite Address
When in doubt in a shop, use 'mladá paní'. It is never offensive and always sounds polite.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'mladá žena' in the accusative case.
Vidím ______ (mladá žena) v parku.
The verb 'vidět' (to see) requires the accusative case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ona' (she) and 'mladá' (young) must match the feminine noun 'žena'.
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the various case endings for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with a polite address.
A: Dobrý den, ______ (polite address for a young woman), co si přejete? B: Hledám knihu o historii.
'Mladá paní' is the standard polite way to address a customer.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVidím ______ (mladá žena) v parku.
The verb 'vidět' (to see) requires the accusative case.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Ona' (she) and 'mladá' (young) must match the feminine noun 'žena'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the various case endings for the phrase.
A: Dobrý den, ______ (polite address for a young woman), co si přejete? B: Hledám knihu o historii.
'Mladá paní' is the standard polite way to address a customer.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is a very neutral and respectful term.
Usually between 18 and 35 or 40.
Yes, if you are describing her to someone else.
Mladé ženy.
'Slečna' is more for address; 'mladá žena' is more for description.
Mladý muž.
Yes, it is common and polite in service industry.
Yes, very frequently in reports and news.
In 99% of cases, yes. Adjectives usually precede nouns in Czech.
S mladou ženou.
Related Phrases
mladý muž
similaryoung man
stará žena
contrastold woman
mladá paní
specialized formyoung lady/mrs
dospělá žena
builds onadult woman
