Signification
Being exactly right about something.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often used in sports journalism, especially in football or ice hockey, when a player scores a crucial goal. There was a popular TV game show in the 90s called 'Trefa do černého' which helped popularize the phrase among the younger generation. The tradition of 'střelecké slavnosti' (shooting festivals) is common in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria, which is why they share this idiom. In Czech business meetings, using this phrase is a way to show you are impressed by a colleague's insight without being overly formal.
Use for Praise
This is one of the best ways to tell a Czech person they had a great idea. It sounds more native than just saying 'dobrý nápad'.
Watch the Case
Always use 'černého' (genitive). Saying 'do černý' or 'do černé' sounds like a grammar mistake.
Signification
Being exactly right about something.
Use for Praise
This is one of the best ways to tell a Czech person they had a great idea. It sounds more native than just saying 'dobrý nápad'.
Watch the Case
Always use 'černého' (genitive). Saying 'do černý' or 'do černé' sounds like a grammar mistake.
The Verb Version
You can use 'trefit se' as a verb. 'Trefil ses do černého!' (You hit the bullseye!)
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the idiom.
Tvůj nápad byl trefa do _______.
The idiom always uses 'černého' (the black).
What does 'To je trefa do černého' mean?
When would you say this?
The phrase is used to praise accuracy and success.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Koupil jsem tvojí mámě tyhle květiny.' B: '_______! Ty jsou její nejoblíbenější.'
Since the flowers are her favorite, it's a perfect choice.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesTvůj nápad byl trefa do _______.
The idiom always uses 'černého' (the black).
When would you say this?
The phrase is used to praise accuracy and success.
A: 'Koupil jsem tvojí mámě tyhle květiny.' B: '_______! Ty jsou její nejoblíbenější.'
Since the flowers are her favorite, it's a perfect choice.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, you use it for an idea, a choice, or a statement. You don't say 'You are a bullseye'.
'Trefa' is more common in speech; 'zásah' is more common in newspapers.
No, even if a target has a red center, the idiom always uses 'black'.
Yes, if you want to agree with a point the interviewer made.
Focus on the long 'é' in the middle: CHER-neh-ho.
Rarely. You would just say 'To byly trefy do černého'.
No, it is a standard idiom that everyone knows.
Yes, it is very common in sports commentary.
The opposite is 'mimo mísu' (off the plate/wrong).
Expressions liées
udeřit hřebíček na hlavičku
synonymTo hit the nail on the head
mimo mísu
contrastOff the plate / completely wrong
trefit se do vkusu
specialized formTo hit someone's taste
zásah do černého
similarA strike into the black
