Meaning
Greeting someone arriving at a place.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is a core value. Guests are always offered something to drink. The tradition of 'bread and salt' often accompanies a formal welcome. Formal greetings are strictly observed in business. In cafes, 'Vítejte' is often replaced by a simple 'Dobrý den'.
Context is key
Always check if you are addressing one person or a group.
Don't use as 'You're welcome'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Meaning
Greeting someone arriving at a place.
Context is key
Always check if you are addressing one person or a group.
Don't use as 'You're welcome'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the greeting.
___ v naší restauraci!
Since it is a restaurant, we use the formal/plural form.
Which is the correct way to greet a single friend?
How do you greet a friend arriving at your home?
Vítej is the singular informal form.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: 'Vítejte u nás!' Guest: '____'
The appropriate response to a welcome is 'Thank you'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises___ v naší restauraci!
Since it is a restaurant, we use the formal/plural form.
How do you greet a friend arriving at your home?
Vítej is the singular informal form.
Host: 'Vítejte u nás!' Guest: '____'
The appropriate response to a welcome is 'Thank you'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, if you are being formal (using 'vy').
No, absolutely not. Use 'Prosím'.
Related Phrases
Vítej
specialized formSingular informal welcome
Vítám vás
synonymI welcome you
Dobrý den
similarGood day
Na shledanou
contrastGoodbye
