Significado
Wishing someone well before they travel.
Contexto cultural
It is common to say 'Šťastnou cestu' even if the person is just driving 30 minutes to another town. It shows you acknowledge their effort to travel. In Slovakia, the phrase is almost identical: 'Šťastnú cestu'. The cultural norms regarding its use are exactly the same as in the Czech Republic. There is a shared tradition in this region (Czech, Polish, Austrian) of formal well-wishing for travelers, likely stemming from the dense, historically dangerous forests that separated settlements. On Czech social media, 'Šťastnou cestu' is often abbreviated in hashtags as #stastnoucestu or accompanied by the ✈️ and 🚗 emojis.
The 'Ať' Add-on
Pair it with 'Ať dobře dojedete' (May you arrive well) to sound 100% like a native.
Case Matters
If you say 'Šťastná cesta', people will think you are naming a travel agency.
Significado
Wishing someone well before they travel.
The 'Ať' Add-on
Pair it with 'Ať dobře dojedete' (May you arrive well) to sound 100% like a native.
Case Matters
If you say 'Šťastná cesta', people will think you are naming a travel agency.
Reciprocation
If someone says it to you, always reply with 'Děkuji' (Thank you).
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the phrase to wish someone a good trip.
Tvůj kamarád jede do Paříže. Co řekneš?
The phrase must be in the accusative case: 'šťastnou' (adj) and 'cestu' (noun).
Fill in the missing letters to complete the phrase.
Šťastn__ cest__!
The feminine accusative endings are -ou for adjectives and -u for nouns ending in -a.
Match the situation with the most appropriate response.
Situace: Kolega odchází z kanceláře na letiště.
When someone is going to the airport, you wish them a happy journey.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Už musím jít, vlak mi jede za deset minut. B: Tak utíkej! ________
The context of catching a train requires a travel wish.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say Šťastnou cestu
Transport
- • Car trips
- • Train rides
- • Flights
- • Bus travel
Social
- • Saying goodbye
- • Ending a meeting
- • Texting a traveler
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosTvůj kamarád jede do Paříže. Co řekneš?
The phrase must be in the accusative case: 'šťastnou' (adj) and 'cestu' (noun).
Šťastn__ cest__!
The feminine accusative endings are -ou for adjectives and -u for nouns ending in -a.
Situace: Kolega odchází z kanceláře na letiště.
When someone is going to the airport, you wish them a happy journey.
A: Už musím jít, vlak mi jede za deset minut. B: Tak utíkej! ________
The context of catching a train requires a travel wish.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, it is perfectly neutral and polite. For extra formality, say 'Přeji vám šťastnou cestu'.
It sounds a bit sarcastic for very short distances. Better to say 'Měj se' or 'Ahoj'.
Because 'cesta' is a feminine noun, and it's in the accusative case. Feminine adjectives in the accusative end in -ou.
Yes, it works for cars, trains, planes, and ships!
'Šťastnou cestu' is more about the journey; 'Dobře dojeď' is more about the safe arrival. Both are used frequently.
Frases relacionadas
Dobře dojeďte
similarArrive well / Get there safely
Šťastný let
specialized formHappy flight
Užij si to
builds onEnjoy it
S pánem Bohem
synonymWith God
