Significado
Expressing appreciation for something's appearance.
Contexto cultural
Czechs often use 'hezké' as a polite way to end a conversation or acknowledge something without over-committing. It's part of the 'klid' (peace/quiet) culture. In Moravia, you might hear 'pěkné' or 'šumné' more often than in Prague. 'Šumné' is specifically used for things that are lovely or graceful. Slovak (very close to Czech) uses 'pekné'. While 'hezké' is understood, it sounds distinctly Czech to a Slovak ear. There is a shared aesthetic of 'orderly beauty'. A 'hezký' garden is one that is weeded and well-kept, reflecting the value of hard work.
The 'Ale' Trick
Add 'ale' to sound more native: 'To je ale hezké!' (How nice!).
Gender Agreement
Remember: Hezký (M), Hezká (F), Hezké (N). 'To' is always Neuter.
Significado
Expressing appreciation for something's appearance.
The 'Ale' Trick
Add 'ale' to sound more native: 'To je ale hezké!' (How nice!).
Gender Agreement
Remember: Hezký (M), Hezká (F), Hezké (N). 'To' is always Neuter.
Modesty
Don't be surprised if a Czech person disagrees with your compliment. It's just politeness!
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'hezký'.
To je ______ květina.
'Květina' is feminine, so the adjective must end in '-á'.
Which phrase is the best reaction to a friend giving you a birthday card?
Friend: 'Tady je přání pro tebe.' You: '...'
'To je hezké' is the appropriate way to acknowledge a kind gesture.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Podívej na ten západ slunce! B: Ano, ___ ___ ___.
When reacting to a general situation or 'it', we use the neuter 'to je hezké'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You see a beautiful mountain view.
'Výhled' means 'view' (masculine).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to say 'To je hezké'
Objects
- • Gifts
- • New clothes
- • Souvenirs
Nature
- • Sunsets
- • Flowers
- • Parks
Social
- • Kind words
- • Help
- • Good news
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTo je ______ květina.
'Květina' is feminine, so the adjective must end in '-á'.
Friend: 'Tady je přání pro tebe.' You: '...'
'To je hezké' is the appropriate way to acknowledge a kind gesture.
A: Podívej na ten západ slunce! B: Ano, ___ ___ ___.
When reacting to a general situation or 'it', we use the neuter 'to je hezké'.
Situation: You see a beautiful mountain view.
'Výhled' means 'view' (masculine).
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, but use the correct gender: 'Jsi hezká' (You are pretty - to a woman) or 'Jsi hezký' (You are handsome - to a man).
'Hezké' is 'nice/pretty', while 'krásné' is 'beautiful/wonderful'. 'Krásné' is much stronger.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and strangers.
Simply add 'ne-': 'To není hezké.'
Only for the appearance. If it tastes good, say 'To je dobré'.
Because it refers to 'To' (it/that), which is a neuter pronoun.
Yes, if they show you something nice or do something kind, it is perfectly polite.
It means 'That is nice of you.'
Yes, if the movie was pleasant or visually nice.
Young people might say 'To je hustý' (That's thick/cool) or 'To je pecka'.
Say 'To je moc hezké' (That is very nice) or 'To je opravdu hezké' (That is really nice).
Only if said sarcastically, e.g., 'No, to je hezké...' when someone makes a mess.
Frases relacionadas
To je pěkné
synonymThat is nice/pretty
To je milé
similarUsed specifically for gestures and behavior.
To je krásné
builds onThat is beautiful
To je hrozné
contrastThat is terrible
To je vkusné
specialized formThat is tasteful
