A1 Collocation 中性

Celý den

All day

意思

The entire duration of a day

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文化背景

The concept of 'celodenní výlet' (all-day trip) is a staple of Czech family life, usually involving hiking and a visit to a pub for lunch. Czechs value punctuality and often use 'celý den' to describe a productive day at work, distinguishing it from 'flákání' (slacking off). Spending 'celý den' outside is the ultimate goal for many Czechs during the summer months at their country cottages. Some traditional Czech dishes, like 'svíčková', are said to take 'celý den' to prepare properly, emphasizing the cook's dedication.

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No Prepositions!

Remember: never say 'pro celý den' for duration. Just say 'celý den'.

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Gender Matters

If you change 'day' to 'night' (noc), you must change 'celý' to 'celou'.

意思

The entire duration of a day

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No Prepositions!

Remember: never say 'pro celý den' for duration. Just say 'celý den'.

⚠️

Gender Matters

If you change 'day' to 'night' (noc), you must change 'celý' to 'celou'.

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Emphasis

Put 'celý den' at the start of the sentence to sound more dramatic or frustrated.

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Small Talk

Complaining about being busy 'celý den' is a very common and safe way to start a conversation with a Czech colleague.

自我测试

Fill in the missing phrase to say 'I worked all day.'

Včera jsem pracoval ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: celý den

In Czech, duration is expressed by the accusative case without a preposition.

Which sentence is correct for 'It will rain all day tomorrow'?

Select the correct option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zítra bude pršet celý den.

'Každý den' means every day, and 'celou dnu' is grammatically incorrect (den is masculine).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: ________ jsem uklízel.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Celý den

'Celý den' explains *why* the person is tired by emphasizing the duration of the work.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to tell someone you are free from 9 AM to 9 PM.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Mám čas celý den.

'Celý den' covers the entire span of available time.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Celý vs. Každý

Celý den (All day)
1 day: 100% Duration
Každý den (Every day)
Mon, Tue, Wed... Frequency

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing phrase to say 'I worked all day.' Fill Blank A1

Včera jsem pracoval ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: celý den

In Czech, duration is expressed by the accusative case without a preposition.

Which sentence is correct for 'It will rain all day tomorrow'? Choose A1

Select the correct option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zítra bude pršet celý den.

'Každý den' means every day, and 'celou dnu' is grammatically incorrect (den is masculine).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Proč jsi tak unavený? B: ________ jsem uklízel.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Celý den

'Celý den' explains *why* the person is tired by emphasizing the duration of the work.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You want to tell someone you are free from 9 AM to 9 PM.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Mám čas celý den.

'Celý den' covers the entire span of available time.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

Grammatically possible but sounds very strange for duration. Use 'celý den' instead.

It is neutral. It works in both a business email and a text to a friend.

'Po celý den' is slightly more formal and means 'throughout the whole day'.

You can just say 'celý den' or add 'celičký' for emphasis: 'celičký den'.

Usually, it means the waking hours (morning to evening), but context can imply 24 hours.

Yes, as long as the verb can happen over time (e.g., work, rain, sleep, wait).

Because 'den' is masculine inanimate, and its nominative and accusative forms are identical.

Yes, 'v kuse' (straight/without a break) is often used similarly.

Ne celý den.

Yes: 'Zítra budu celý den v práci.'

Celý rok.

Yes, very frequently to establish the passage of time.

相关表达

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Celou noc

similar

All night

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Každý den

contrast

Every day

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Celý týden

builds on

All week

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Celý život

builds on

All life / Lifelong

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Po celý den

specialized form

Throughout the day

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