Significado
Having an advantage over someone.
Contexto cultural
Czechs often use this phrase in political talk shows. It's a way to describe who is winning the 'argumentative battle' without saying someone is 'right.' In Czech ice hockey commentary, 'mít navrch' is used when one team is putting intense pressure on the other, even if they haven't scored yet. Using this phrase in a meeting can show confidence. It suggests you are aware of your competitive edge. The phrase reflects a history of small-nation survival, where having the 'upper hand' often meant outsmarting larger neighbors.
Use with 'nad'
Always remember that the person you are 'better' than is preceded by 'nad' in the instrumental case.
Not for height
Never use this to say you are taller than someone. Use 'jsem vyšší'.
Significado
Having an advantage over someone.
Use with 'nad'
Always remember that the person you are 'better' than is preceded by 'nad' in the instrumental case.
Not for height
Never use this to say you are taller than someone. Use 'jsem vyšší'.
Dynamic Verb
Use 'získat navrch' to describe the exact moment a game or argument turned in your favor.
The Švejk Way
In Czechia, having the upper hand often means being cleverer, not just louder.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'mít'.
Včera jsme v zápase ___ navrch.
'Včera' indicates the past tense, and 'jsme' indicates the first person plural (we).
Which preposition is used with 'mít navrch' to show an opponent?
Mám navrch ___ tebou.
The idiom 'mít navrch' always uses 'nad' + instrumental case.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Naše firma má díky novému patentu navrch.'
The mention of a 'patent' and 'firma' clearly points to a business context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kdo vyhrává?' B: 'Zatím nikdo, ale náš tým začíná ___ navrch.'
The phrase is 'mít navrch'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Navrch vs. Nahoře
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosVčera jsme v zápase ___ navrch.
'Včera' indicates the past tense, and 'jsme' indicates the first person plural (we).
Mám navrch ___ tebou.
The idiom 'mít navrch' always uses 'nad' + instrumental case.
Sentence: 'Naše firma má díky novému patentu navrch.'
The mention of a 'patent' and 'firma' clearly points to a business context.
A: 'Kdo vyhrává?' B: 'Zatím nikdo, ale náš tým začíná ___ navrch.'
The phrase is 'mít navrch'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, it's almost always for people, teams, or organizations in competition.
You could say 'tahat za kratší konec' (to pull the shorter end) or 'být v nevýhodě'.
Yes, it usually describes a current state of advantage.
Yes, it means you are in control of the situation.
It is written as one word in this idiom.
Yes, to describe who has more influence in the relationship, though it's a bit clinical.
Extremely common in sports and political headlines.
The instrumental case (e.g., nad ním, nad ní, nad námi).
It's better to say 'mám finančně navrch'.
Frases relacionadas
Mít převahu
synonymTo have superiority
Být v přesile
similarTo be in the majority
Tahala za kratší konec
contrastTo pull the shorter end
Získat navrch
builds onTo gain the upper hand
Mít eso v rukávu
similarTo have an ace up one's sleeve
