Significado
School work done at home
Contexto cultural
Czech students often have a 'žákovská knížka' (student record book) where teachers write down the 'domácí úkol' for parents to see. The 'Páteční úkol' (Friday homework) is often the most dreaded, as it is usually larger and meant for the weekend. In Czech startups, 'udělat si domácí úkol' is a common phrase during 'hackathons' or preparation for 'pitch decks'. Grandparents in Czechia often help with 'domácí úkoly', leading to a cross-generational bonding (or stress!) over math or grammar.
The 'DÚ' Shortcut
If you see 'DÚ' written on a whiteboard or in a textbook, it always stands for 'Domácí Úkol'.
Plural vs Singular
In English, 'homework' is uncountable. In Czech, it is countable. You can have 'jeden úkol' or 'dva úkoly'.
Significado
School work done at home
The 'DÚ' Shortcut
If you see 'DÚ' written on a whiteboard or in a textbook, it always stands for 'Domácí Úkol'.
Plural vs Singular
In English, 'homework' is uncountable. In Czech, it is countable. You can have 'jeden úkol' or 'dva úkoly'.
Metaphorical Use
Use 'udělat si domácí úkol' in a job interview to show you researched the company. It sounds very professional and native-like.
Excuses
The classic 'The dog ate my homework' in Czech is 'Pes mi sežral domácí úkol'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'domácí úkol'.
Máš už hotový ______ z češtiny?
The sentence asks for a singular direct object (accusative), which for masculine inanimate is the same as the nominative.
Which sentence is correct?
A: Dělám domácí práci do školy. B: Dělám domácí úkol do školy.
'Domácí úkol' is for school; 'domácí práce' is for housework.
Match the verb with the correct context.
1. Psát, 2. Zadávat, 3. Odevzdat
Teachers assign (zadat), students write (psát) and hand in (odevzdat).
Complete the dialogue.
Máma: 'Už jsi napsal ten úkol?' Syn: 'Ne, ______.'
'Ještě ne' (not yet) is the most natural response to a 'have you finished' question.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Common Verbs with Domácí Úkol
Action
- • Dělat
- • Psát
- • Vypracovat
Result
- • Odevzdat
- • Dokončit
- • Zapomenout
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMáš už hotový ______ z češtiny?
The sentence asks for a singular direct object (accusative), which for masculine inanimate is the same as the nominative.
A: Dělám domácí práci do školy. B: Dělám domácí úkol do školy.
'Domácí úkol' is for school; 'domácí práce' is for housework.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Teachers assign (zadat), students write (psát) and hand in (odevzdat).
Máma: 'Už jsi napsal ten úkol?' Syn: 'Ne, ______.'
'Ještě ne' (not yet) is the most natural response to a 'have you finished' question.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but for larger papers, 'seminární práce' is more common.
In casual speech, people often just say 'úkol'.
Use the verb 'dělat' (to do) or 'psát' (to write).
The plural is 'domácí úkoly'.
It is neutral. It's used in schools, homes, and offices.
No, 'homework' is the only natural translation in English.
Say 'Nemám žádný domácí úkol'.
Traditionally yes, but it is currently being debated and reduced in many schools.
It is masculine inanimate.
If it's a small project, yes. For big ones, use 'projekt'.
Frases relacionadas
domácí práce
similarhousework
školní práce
contrastschool work
zadání
builds onassignment/brief
samostudium
specialized formself-study
příprava
synonympreparation
