Meaning
A day spent at work.
Cultural Background
The 'pracovní den' often starts very early (7:00-8:00 AM) and ends early (15:30-16:30 PM). This allows for a long afternoon of 'volný čas' (free time). Lunch breaks (obědová pauza) are a sacred part of the 'pracovní den'. Most people leave the office to have a warm meal in a nearby restaurant. On Fridays, the 'pracovní den' effectively ends earlier as people rush to their 'chaty' (cottages). Traffic jams on Friday afternoons are legendary. The Czech Labor Code strictly defines the 'pracovní den' as usually 8 hours. Overtime is strictly regulated.
Check the Calendar
Always check for 'státní svátky' (public holidays) in Czechia, as they turn a pracovní den into a volný den.
Irregular Den
Remember that 'den' changes to 'dne' after prepositions like 'do' or 'během'.
Meaning
A day spent at work.
Check the Calendar
Always check for 'státní svátky' (public holidays) in Czechia, as they turn a pracovní den into a volný den.
Irregular Den
Remember that 'den' changes to 'dne' after prepositions like 'do' or 'během'.
The 'Padla' phrase
If you want to sound like a local, say 'Už mi padla' at the end of your pracovní den.
Early Birds
Don't be surprised if a Czech colleague wants to start a meeting at 8:00 AM sharp.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of 'pracovní den'.
Balíček přijde za tři ____ ____.
After the number 'tři', we use the nominative plural 'pracovní dny'.
Which sentence is correct for a public holiday that falls on a Monday?
V pondělí je státní svátek, takže...
Public holidays are not working days, even if they fall on a weekday.
Match the Czech phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the four main types of days in a Czech calendar.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: Protože jsem měl ____ ____ ____.
The adjective 'dlouhý' must agree with the masculine 'pracovní den'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Days in Czechia
Work
- • Pracovní den
- • Pracovní doba
- • Přesčas
Rest
- • Víkend
- • Volný den
- • Dovolená
Special
- • Svátek
- • Narozeniny
- • Jmeniny
Practice Bank
4 exercisesBalíček přijde za tři ____ ____.
After the number 'tři', we use the nominative plural 'pracovní dny'.
V pondělí je státní svátek, takže...
Public holidays are not working days, even if they fall on a weekday.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the four main types of days in a Czech calendar.
A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: Protože jsem měl ____ ____ ____.
The adjective 'dlouhý' must agree with the masculine 'pracovní den'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsUsually no. In the Czech Republic, it is considered a 'víkend' (weekend). Only people with specific shifts work on Saturdays.
You use 'pracovní doba' or 'otevírací doba'.
It is 'pracovní dny' (nominative) or 'pracovních dnů' (genitive).
It's better to use 'školní den' for students, though 'pracovní den' is understood as a general 'busy day'.
They are both common, but 'pracovní den' is more specific to work and business.
Use 'v pracovní den'.
It is still your 'pracovní den', regardless of location.
No, they are usually open. Some close on public holidays, which are not pracovní dny.
Use 'náročný pracovní den' or 'perný pracovní den'.
Yes, it is the standard term for defining deadlines in Czech law.
Yes, the lunch break is usually part of the time spent at work, though not always paid.
It means a 'shortened working day' or part-time work day.
Related Phrases
Pracovní doba
similarWorking hours
Všední den
synonymWeekday
Pracovní týden
builds onWork week
Dovolená
contrastVacation/Holiday
Svátek
contrastPublic holiday
Přesčas
specialized formOvertime
