Significado
Tidying up a living space.
Contexto cultural
Saturday is traditionally 'cleaning day'. Many Czechs spend Saturday morning vacuuming, dusting, and 'uklízení' before going for a walk or visiting family. Window cleaning is a point of pride. During 'Vánoční úklid' (Christmas cleaning), it is culturally expected to wash all windows, even in cold weather. The concept of 'pořádek' (order) is highly valued. A messy room is often seen as a sign of a messy life or lack of discipline. Teenagers often use 'uklízet pokoj' as a generic excuse to avoid going out if they are grounded or just don't feel like it.
Use 'si'
Adding the reflexive 'si' (uklidit si pokoj) makes you sound much more natural and like a native speaker.
Aspect Matters
If you say 'Uklidil jsem pokoj', people expect it to be clean NOW. If you say 'Uklízel jsem pokoj', it might still be messy!
Significado
Tidying up a living space.
Use 'si'
Adding the reflexive 'si' (uklidit si pokoj) makes you sound much more natural and like a native speaker.
Aspect Matters
If you say 'Uklidil jsem pokoj', people expect it to be clean NOW. If you say 'Uklízel jsem pokoj', it might still be messy!
Saturday Morning
Don't be surprised if your Czech friends are busy on Saturday mornings; they are likely 'uklízení'.
Hotel Usage
In a hotel, 'Prosím uklidit' on a door hanger is the standard way to request service.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'uklízet' or 'uklidit'.
Každou sobotu _________ pokoj. (I tidy - process)
Since it happens 'every Saturday', we use the imperfective 'uklízím' to show a regular process.
Which sentence is correct?
Which one means 'I will tidy the room (and finish it)'?
'Uklidím' is the perfective future, meaning the action will be completed.
Match the Czech phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These variations use different prefixes or idioms to change the meaning of cleaning.
Complete the dialogue.
Máma: 'Kdy si konečně _________ ten pokoj?' Syn: 'Už na tom pracuju!'
The mother is asking when the task will be *done*, so the perfective 'uklidíš' is used.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Uklízet vs. Čistit
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosKaždou sobotu _________ pokoj. (I tidy - process)
Since it happens 'every Saturday', we use the imperfective 'uklízím' to show a regular process.
Which one means 'I will tidy the room (and finish it)'?
'Uklidím' is the perfective future, meaning the action will be completed.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These variations use different prefixes or idioms to change the meaning of cleaning.
Máma: 'Kdy si konečně _________ ten pokoj?' Syn: 'Už na tom pracuju!'
The mother is asking when the task will be *done*, so the perfective 'uklidíš' is used.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntas'Uklízet' is for tidying a space (putting things away, dusting). 'Čistit' is for scrubbing or using chemicals on a specific object.
Yes, you can say 'uklidit auto' if you are tidying the inside (removing trash, etc.).
'Pokoj' is the accusative singular form for masculine inanimate nouns. It looks the same as the nominative.
It is neutral. It's used in both formal (hotels) and informal (family) settings.
It means to do a quick, light tidy-up rather than a deep clean.
Use the past tense: 'Uklidil jsem pokoj' (finished) or 'Uklízel jsem pokoj' (was in the process).
Yes, 'pucovat' is a common informal/slang word for cleaning or scrubbing.
Traditionally, Sunday is for rest. Saturday is the big cleaning day.
Yes, it also means 'peace'. 'Dej mi pokoj!' means 'Leave me alone!' (literally: Give me peace).
It's a 'general cleaning'—a very thorough, top-to-bottom cleaning of the whole house.
Say: 'Můžete mi, prosím, uklidit pokoj?'
The opposite is 'dělat nepořádek' (to make a mess).
Frases relacionadas
Dělat pořádek
similarTo make order
Luxovat
specialized formTo vacuum
Vytírat podlahu
specialized formTo mop the floor
Utírat prach
specialized formTo dust
Mýt okna
similarTo wash windows
Vyklidit
specialized formTo empty out
