Meaning
Describing a modern device.
Cultural Background
Czechs are obsessed with 'poměr cena/výkon' (price/performance ratio). When someone gets a 'nový mobil', the first question is often 'Za kolik?' (For how much?) to see if they got a good deal. In Slovakia, the phrase is almost identical ('nový mobil'), reflecting the shared linguistic history. Tech trends move simultaneously in both countries. In Prague, you'll often hear 'novej mobil'. The '-ej' ending is a hallmark of Common Czech and is used by almost everyone in informal settings. There is a specific market for 'mobil pro seniory'—phones with huge buttons and simple menus. A 'nový mobil' for a grandparent is a common family gift.
Gender is key
Always remember 'mobil' is masculine. This affects every adjective you use with it (velký, malý, drahý).
Don't say 'telefonní číslo'
While correct, most people just say 'číslo na mobil' or 'mobil' (if the context is clear).
Meaning
Describing a modern device.
Gender is key
Always remember 'mobil' is masculine. This affects every adjective you use with it (velký, malý, drahý).
Don't say 'telefonní číslo'
While correct, most people just say 'číslo na mobil' or 'mobil' (if the context is clear).
Use 'novej' for street cred
If you're in Prague, use 'novej mobil' to sound like a local, but keep 'nový' for your exams!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'nový'.
Mám ______ mobil.
'Mobil' is masculine inanimate, so 'nový' is the correct form.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'Is that a new phone?'
Adjective-noun agreement requires the masculine form.
Match the Czech phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs.
Basic vocabulary matching for tech and adjectives.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Líbí se ti můj ______? B: Ano, je moc hezký!
Adjective comes before the noun in standard Czech.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Parts of a Nový Mobil
Hardware
- • displej
- • baterie
- • tlačítko
Software
- • aplikace
- • systém
- • data
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMám ______ mobil.
'Mobil' is masculine inanimate, so 'nový' is the correct form.
How do you say 'Is that a new phone?'
Adjective-noun agreement requires the masculine form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Basic vocabulary matching for tech and adjectives.
A: Líbí se ti můj ______? B: Ano, je moc hezký!
Adjective comes before the noun in standard Czech.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it is the standard neutral word used by everyone from children to news anchors.
Yes, it is perfectly correct and slightly more formal.
Ztratil jsem svůj nový mobil.
Nové mobily (New phones).
Yes, but 'mobil' is still more common in casual speech.
It is masculine inanimate.
Můžu dostat tvoje číslo?
It's a slang term for a touchscreen phone.
Yes, in 99% of cases.
No, a tablet is 'tablet'.
Related Phrases
chytrý telefon
synonymSmartphone
starý mobil
contrastOld mobile
mobilní číslo
builds onMobile number
nabíječka na mobil
similarPhone charger
pouzdro na mobil
similarPhone case
