Significado
Informal address for a friend.
Contexto cultural
The use of 'kámo' is a sign of the 'tykání' culture. It shows that the speakers are on equal footing. In online gaming, 'kámo' is the universal address, even for strangers on the same team. Some people over 50 might view 'kámo' as a sign of poor education or 'hooligan' speech. Rap lyrics are saturated with 'kámo', often used to establish authenticity and street credibility.
The 'Kámo' Hook
Use 'Kámo' at the very beginning of a sentence to instantly sound 50% more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Gender Check
While 'kámo' is increasingly gender-neutral, some women prefer 'kámoško'. Observe what your female friends use before deciding.
Significado
Informal address for a friend.
The 'Kámo' Hook
Use 'Kámo' at the very beginning of a sentence to instantly sound 50% more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Gender Check
While 'kámo' is increasingly gender-neutral, some women prefer 'kámoško'. Observe what your female friends use before deciding.
The 'Vole' Trap
You will hear 'vole' used just like 'kámo'. As a learner, stick to 'kámo' first—it's much safer and less likely to offend.
Teste-se
Which sentence is the most natural way to greet a close friend?
Ahoj, _______! Jak se máš?
'Kámo' is the most natural slang greeting for a friend. 'Příteli' is too formal/poetic.
Fill in the missing slang word to express surprise.
______, to je neuvěřitelný příběh!
Kámo is often used at the start of a sentence to show surprise.
Match the phrase to the correct social context.
Where would you say 'Kámo, díky!'?
Kámo is only for informal, peer-to-peer situations.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
Petr: 'Hele ______, máš čas?' Honza: 'Jasně, co potřebuješ?'
Since Petr is addressing Honza directly, the vocative slang 'kámo' is required.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Kámo vs. Kamarád
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAhoj, _______! Jak se máš?
'Kámo' is the most natural slang greeting for a friend. 'Příteli' is too formal/poetic.
______, to je neuvěřitelný příběh!
Kámo is often used at the start of a sentence to show surprise.
Where would you say 'Kámo, díky!'?
Kámo is only for informal, peer-to-peer situations.
Petr: 'Hele ______, máš čas?' Honza: 'Jasně, co potřebuješ?'
Since Petr is addressing Honza directly, the vocative slang 'kámo' is required.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's not rude among friends, but it is disrespectful if used with people you should be formal with (teachers, elders).
Yes, it is very common for guys to call girls 'kámo' and vice versa in modern Czech slang.
'Kámo' is for calling someone (vocative); 'kámoš' is the noun for 'a friend'.
No. 'Comrade' is 'soudruh'. 'Kámo' is strictly 'dude/mate'.
Only if it's a very casual email to a close friend. Never in a business email.
The plural vocative would be 'kámoši', but 'kámo' is usually used for one person.
Yes, it is universal, though some regions might have their own local alternatives.
It's a long vowel. Think of the 'a' in 'car' but held for twice as long.
Only if you have a very informal, 'friend-like' relationship with them. Most Czechs wouldn't.
They are both extremely common, but 'kámo' is more 'polite' slang.
Frases relacionadas
kámoš
similarA friend (noun)
vole
similarDude / Ox (filler)
brácho
similarBro
kámoško
specialized formFemale dude
příteli
contrastFriend (formal/literary)
