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Why learn Czech?
Czech is one of the 67 languages you can learn on Lingocard with frequency-ranked flashcards, spaced repetition, and live speaking partners. Build vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, on web and mobile.
Czech is written in the Latin script. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Czech is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers. Czech belongs to the Indo-European (Slavic) family - if you enjoy it, a natural next step is Slovak or Polish.
The 50 most common Czech words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Czech sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a | ah | and |
| 2 | být | beet | be |
| 3 | ten | ten | this |
| 4 | v | v | in |
| 5 | on | ohn | he |
| 6 | mít | meet | have |
| 7 | že | zheh | that (conjunction) |
| 8 | s | s | with |
| 9 | z | z | from |
| 10 | který | KTEH-ree | which |
| 11 | na | nah | on |
| 12 | do | doh | to |
| 13 | i | ee | also |
| 14 | ale | AH-leh | but |
| 15 | se | seh | self |
| 16 | co | tsoh | what |
| 17 | jak | yahk | how |
| 18 | po | poh | after |
| 19 | tak | tahk | so |
| 20 | moci | MOH-tsih | can |
| 21 | rok | rohk | year |
| 22 | o | oh | about |
| 23 | k | k | toward |
| 24 | člověk | CHLOH-vyek | person |
| 25 | když | gdish | when |
| 26 | jen | yen | only |
| 27 | už | oosh | already |
| 28 | čas | chahs | time |
| 29 | den | den | day |
| 30 | chtít | khteet | want |
| 31 | vědět | VYEH-dyet | know |
| 32 | říci | RZHEE-tsih | say |
| 33 | velký | VEL-kee | large |
| 34 | nový | NOH-vee | new |
| 35 | dobrý | DOH-bree | good |
| 36 | dva | dvah | two |
| 37 | jiný | YEE-nee | other |
| 38 | muset | MOO-set | must |
| 39 | vidět | VEE-dyet | see |
| 40 | první | PURV-nyee | first |
| 41 | celý | TSEH-lee | whole |
| 42 | my | mih | we |
| 43 | ty | tih | you |
| 44 | svůj | svooy | own |
| 45 | také | TAH-keh | too |
| 46 | ještě | YESH-tyeh | still |
| 47 | kde | gdeh | where |
| 48 | jít | yeet | go |
| 49 | dát | daht | give |
| 50 | práce | PRAH-tseh | work |
Useful phrases in Czech
- Dobrý den · DOH-bree den · Hello / Good day
- Jak se máš? · yahk seh mahsh · How are you?
- Děkuji · DYEH-koo-yih · Thank you
- Prosím · PROH-seem · Please
- Jmenuji se... · YMEH-noo-yih seh · My name is...
- Kde je...? · gdeh yeh · Where is...?
- Na shledanou · nah SKHLE-dah-noh · Goodbye
- Promiňte · PRO-min-teh · Excuse me
- Nerozumím · NEH-ro-zoo-meem · I don't understand
- Můžete mi pomoct? · MOO-zheh-teh mee PO-motst · Can you help me?
- Kolik to stojí? · KO-lik toh STO-yee · How much is it?
- Zítra na viděnou! · ZEE-trah nah VI-dyeh-noh · See you tomorrow!
Learn Czech with comprehensive language resources
- Pronunciation
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- Verbs and adjectives
- Frequency dictionaries
- Basic sentences
- Thematic dictionaries
- Politeness
- Idioms
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Frequently asked questions about learning Czech
How difficult is it to learn Czech?
How difficult Czech is depends on your background, but every language becomes manageable with consistent daily practice. Focusing on the most frequent words first means you can understand and say a lot early on. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Czech is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Czech?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Czech?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level in Czech within 8-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 11 million people across 1 countries speak Czech, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Czech vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Czech pronunciation hard?
Every language has a few sounds that take practice, but Czech pronunciation becomes consistent with regular listening and speaking. Hearing the language often matters more than memorising rules.
How do I get Free Czech speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Czech alphabet first?
If Czech uses a different script, learning it early unlocks reading - and it's usually faster than people expect. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.