A1 noun Standard, formal.

muzeum

/ˈmuzeum/

Examples

1

Navštívili jsme Národní muzeum v Praze.

We visited the National Museum in Prague.

2

Muzeum je otevřené každý den kromě pondělí.

The museum is open every day except Monday.

3

V muzeu jsou zajímavé exponáty.

There are interesting exhibits in the museum.

4

Ráda chodím do muzeí, abych se dozvěděla něco nového.

I like to go to museums to learn something new.

5

Muzeum moderního umění má novou sbírku.

The museum of modern art has a new collection.

Common Collocations

Národní muzeum (National Museum)
historické muzeum (historical museum)
muzeum umění (art museum)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

When referring to a specific museum, 'muzeum' is often capitalized, e.g., 'Národní muzeum'.


Common Mistakes

Mispronouncing the 'u' as in 'cut'. It should be 'oo' as in 'moon'.
Forgetting that 'muzeum' is neuter, which affects adjective endings.

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Word Origin

From Latin 'museum', from Ancient Greek 'mouseion' (seat of the Muses).

Cultural Context

Museums play an important role in preserving Czech history and culture. Many towns and cities have their own local museums highlighting regional traditions and history. The National Museum in Prague is one of the most prominent cultural institutions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'museum' in English – the words are very similar!

Frequently Asked Questions

3 questions

'Muzeum' is a neuter noun in Czech.

You can say 'vstupenka do muzea'.

Yes, just like in other countries, there are various types, such as art museums (muzeum umění), technical museums (technické muzeum), and regional museums (regionální muzeum).

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