A1 Expression 正式

Dobrý večer.

Good evening.

意思

Formal greeting used after dark.

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文化背景

Greeting is not optional. When entering a small shop or a doctor's waiting room, you must say 'Dobrý den' or 'Dobrý večer' to the room. Silence is seen as rude. The transition from 'Dobrý den' to 'Dobrý večer' is a sign of social competence. Using 'večer' shows you are present in the moment. The phrase is iconic due to 'Večerníček', the bedtime cartoon character who greets children every night with 'Dobrý večer'. Waiters in Prague's tourist areas might use 'Dobrý večer' to signal a higher-end, formal service level compared to a casual pub.

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The 6 PM Rule

When in doubt, switch from 'Dobrý den' to 'Dobrý večer' at 6:00 PM. It's the safest bet for social accuracy.

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Don't be a 'Night-Owl' Mistaker

Never say 'Dobrou noc' to a waiter when you arrive. They will think you are telling them to go to bed!

意思

Formal greeting used after dark.

💡

The 6 PM Rule

When in doubt, switch from 'Dobrý den' to 'Dobrý večer' at 6:00 PM. It's the safest bet for social accuracy.

⚠️

Don't be a 'Night-Owl' Mistaker

Never say 'Dobrou noc' to a waiter when you arrive. They will think you are telling them to go to bed!

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The 'Dobrý' Shortcut

If you're unsure of the time or formality, a quick, mumbled 'Dobrý' while nodding works in 90% of neutral situations.

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Eye Contact

In Czechia, it is polite to make brief eye contact when saying 'Dobrý večer'. It shows sincerity.

自我测试

Match the time/situation to the correct greeting.

1. Meeting a boss at 8 PM. 2. Leaving a party at 11 PM. 3. Meeting a friend at 7 PM.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Formal evening greeting is 'Dobrý večer', leaving at night is 'Dobrou noc', and friends use 'Ahoj'.

Complete the formal greeting.

Dobrý ______, pane Nováku.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: večer

Since it is for a man (pane) and we are practicing evening greetings, 'večer' is the correct fit.

Which of these is NOT a way to say hello?

Choose the incorrect greeting for arriving at a restaurant at 7 PM.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Dobrou noc

'Dobrou noc' is only for saying goodbye or going to bed.

Fill in the missing line in this formal dialogue.

Receptionist: 'Dobrý večer, jak vám mohu pomoci?' You: '__________, hledám svůj pokoj.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Dobrý večer

You should mirror the formal greeting used by the receptionist.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Czech Greetings by Time

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Morning

  • Dobré ráno
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Day

  • Dobrý den
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Evening

  • Dobrý večer
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Night (Parting)

  • Dobrou noc

练习题库

4 练习
Match the time/situation to the correct greeting. situation_matching A1

1. Meeting a boss at 8 PM. 2. Leaving a party at 11 PM. 3. Meeting a friend at 7 PM.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Formal evening greeting is 'Dobrý večer', leaving at night is 'Dobrou noc', and friends use 'Ahoj'.

Complete the formal greeting. Fill Blank A1

Dobrý ______, pane Nováku.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: večer

Since it is for a man (pane) and we are practicing evening greetings, 'večer' is the correct fit.

Which of these is NOT a way to say hello? Choose A2

Choose the incorrect greeting for arriving at a restaurant at 7 PM.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Dobrou noc

'Dobrou noc' is only for saying goodbye or going to bed.

Fill in the missing line in this formal dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Receptionist: 'Dobrý večer, jak vám mohu pomoci?' You: '__________, hledám svůj pokoj.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Dobrý večer

You should mirror the formal greeting used by the receptionist.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Usually around 6 PM or when it gets dark. In winter, this could be as early as 4:30 PM!

Yes, it is the perfect greeting for a teacher or professor in an evening class.

No, that sounds very strange. Use 'Dobrý večer' or just the shortened 'Dobrý'.

Simply repeat 'Dobrý večer' back to the person.

Yes, if you are writing a formal email in the evening, it is a very polite opening.

'Večer' is masculine, and 'Dobrý' is the masculine adjective form. 'Dobré' is for neuter words like 'ráno'.

Yes, 'Dobrý večer' works for any number of people.

No, they are equal in formality, just used at different times.

People will likely laugh and think you are very tired or just woke up.

Yes, but mostly with elders or in service situations (shops, etc.).

相关表达

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Dobrý den

similar

Good day

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Dobrou noc

contrast

Good night

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Hezký večer

builds on

Have a nice evening

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Dobré ráno

similar

Good morning

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Vítám vás

builds on

I welcome you

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Dobrý podvečer

specialized form

Good late afternoon

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