Ahoj!
Usage and formality
An informal greeting used among friends, family, and peers. Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Watch out
Use this exact phrase for "Hi!" only in a matching register and setting.
Notes
An informal greeting used among friends, family, and peers. Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
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Related phrases
Děkuji.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.32" data-timing-end="0.398" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">D<rt>D</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.398" data-timing-end="0.477" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">ě<rt>ye</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.477" data-timing-end="0.555" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">k<rt>k</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.555" data-timing-end="0.633" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">u<rt>u</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.633" data-timing-end="0.712" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">j<rt>y</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.712" data-timing-end="0.79" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="děkuji" data-timing-audio-sha256="1bc62f17a0e0b25a81cb0ec3faccc655cf15a82cdd01f920fcfbe4f9f49caf62" data-timing-audio-duration="1.010958">i<rt>i</rt></ruby>.</span>
Thank you!
The standard way to express gratitude. Use it in any situation where you want to thank someone.
Dobrý den.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.24" data-timing-end="0.39" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="dobrý" data-timing-audio-sha256="ac7299e46dda8413aca7b62c598dea815283b0f2481c531f77a79f920423336b" data-timing-audio-duration="1.170958">Dobr<rt>dob</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.39" data-timing-end="0.54" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="dobrý" data-timing-audio-sha256="ac7299e46dda8413aca7b62c598dea815283b0f2481c531f77a79f920423336b" data-timing-audio-duration="1.170958">ý<rt>r</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.54" data-timing-end="0.89" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="den" data-timing-audio-sha256="ac7299e46dda8413aca7b62c598dea815283b0f2481c531f77a79f920423336b" data-timing-audio-duration="1.170958">den<rt>den</rt></ruby>.</span>
Good day!
A polite and common greeting used when meeting someone, especially during the day. It's suitable for most formal and informal situations.
Prosím?
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.23" data-timing-end="0.47" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="prosím" data-timing-audio-sha256="a310d39fa736c05c27852931f932dbe210212efe35fd4d1120f4dcee16b86d25" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">Pros<rt>pros</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.47" data-timing-end="0.71" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="prosím" data-timing-audio-sha256="a310d39fa736c05c27852931f932dbe210212efe35fd4d1120f4dcee16b86d25" data-timing-audio-duration="0.970958">ím<rt>iim</rt></ruby>?</span>
Pardon?
Use to ask someone to repeat themselves, especially if you didn't hear or understand them. It can also be used to get someone's attention, similar to 'Excuse me?'.
Na shledanou.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.31" data-timing-end="0.43" data-timing-source="mfa" data-alignment-label="na" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">Na<rt>Nah</rt></ruby> <ruby data-timing-start="0.43" data-timing-end="0.673" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="shledanou" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">shle<rt>shleh</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.673" data-timing-end="0.917" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="shledanou" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">dan<rt>dah</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.917" data-timing-end="1.16" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="shledanou" data-timing-audio-sha256="ca5bc72d2ad1ae0ba7ee10a7e61726777f9b07ed1c7fac3904cb793c1747a1e9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.450958">ou<rt>noh</rt></ruby>.</span>
See you later!
This is the most common and polite way to say goodbye in Czech, suitable for most situations.
Promiňte.
<span><ruby data-timing-start="0.22" data-timing-end="0.39" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="promiňte" data-timing-audio-sha256="9ed81e46dabc8e2ed28f658966fa931d5b5742701b2f9ac1c15f2307e97191b9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.090958">Pr<rt>pro</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.39" data-timing-end="0.56" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="promiňte" data-timing-audio-sha256="9ed81e46dabc8e2ed28f658966fa931d5b5742701b2f9ac1c15f2307e97191b9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.090958">omi<rt>MEEN</rt></ruby><ruby data-timing-start="0.56" data-timing-end="0.73" data-timing-source="mfa-interpolated" data-alignment-label="promiňte" data-timing-audio-sha256="9ed81e46dabc8e2ed28f658966fa931d5b5742701b2f9ac1c15f2307e97191b9" data-timing-audio-duration="1.090958">ňte<rt>tyeh</rt></ruby>.</span>
Excuse me!
Use 'Promiňte' to politely get attention or apologize without sounding abrupt.