Adjectives

1. Velký

   Big

   Usage

   For stating size, e.g. clothes or rooms

   Grammar Note

   The form shown is masculine singular: velká (fem.), velké (neut.).

2. Malý

   Small

   Usage

   The opposite of big; use it to ask for another size

3. Těžký

   Heavy

   Usage

   Describe a heavy bag, often before asking for help

4. Lehký

   Light (weight)

   Usage

   Light in weight — a different word from "bright"

5. Drahý

   Expensive

   Usage

   Opens a price negotiation

6. Levný

   Cheap

   Usage

   Use it when hunting for a cheaper option

7. Horký

   Hot

   Usage

   Hot to the touch — distinct from hot weather

   Grammar Note

   "horký" is hot to the touch; for weather Czech says "Je horko".

8. Studený

   Cold

   Usage

   Cold to the touch — distinct from cold weather

9. Nový

   New

   Usage

   For asking for a new item or a different room

10. Starý

    Old (thing)

    Usage

    Old as in an object — not used for people here

    Grammar Note

    Use "starý" for things; "starší" is politer for a person.

11. Mladý

    Young

    Usage

    For talking about a person's age

12. Starší

    Old (person)

    Usage

    The word used for people; keep it apart from "old thing"

13. Čistý

    Clean

    Usage

    For the cleanliness of a room or of water

14. Špinavý

    Dirty

    Usage

    For complaints, e.g. asking to change rooms

15. Dobrý

    Good

    Usage

    The most general word for a positive judgement

16. Špatný

    Bad

    Usage

    For reporting something faulty or unwell

17. Blízký

    Near

    Usage

    Comes up constantly as an answer about distance

18. Daleký

    Far

    Usage

    Check it to decide between walking and taking transport

19. Brzký

    Early

    Usage

    Early in time — this entry is about the clock, not speed

    Grammar Note

    "brzký" is early in time; fast in speed is "rychlý".

20. Pozdní

    Late

    Usage

    Late in time; also used to report a delay

    Grammar Note

    "pozdní" is late in time; slow in speed is "pomalý".

21. Hodně

    Many

    Usage

    A large quantity; handy for adjusting an order

22. Málo

    Few

    Usage

    A small quantity; use it to ask for less

23. Horko

    Hot (weather)

    Usage

    Hot weather; many languages use a different word than for hot objects

    Grammar Note

    Weather is "Je horko"; the adjective horký applies to objects only.

24. Zima

    Cold (weather)

    Usage

    Cold weather; many languages use a different word than for cold objects

    Grammar Note

    Weather is "Je zima" — the same word as winter. A cold drink is "studený".

25. Roztomilý

    Cute

    Usage

    A versatile compliment for people, objects, or animals

    Grammar Note

    Feminine "roztomilá", neuter "roztomilé"

26. Super

    Cool

    Usage

    Mainly for complimenting the look of a person or object

    Grammar Note

    An invariable colloquial word

27. Chutný

    Delicious

    Usage

    The most common compliment to give at the table

    Grammar Note

    Feminine "chutná"

28. Úžasný

    Amazing

    Usage

    Expresses surprise or admiration

    Grammar Note

    Feminine "úžasná"

29. Zábavný

    Fun

    Usage

    Used to react to an experience itself

    Grammar Note

    Feminine "zábavná"

30. Víc

    More

    Usage

    Ask for a larger amount; "more, please" is "Ještě víc, prosím"

    Grammar Note

    The written form is "více"; the opposite is "míň" (written "méně")

31. Jen trochu

    Just a little

    Usage

    Ask for a small amount — useful for sauce, sugar, or a serving size

32. Půlka

    Half

    Usage

    Ask for half a portion; the formal written word is "polovina"

33. Všechno

    Everything / all

    Usage

    Means "all of it"; for a single bill say "všechno dohromady"

34. To stačí, děkuji

    That's enough, thank you

    Usage

    Stop someone from pouring or serving more; a polite way to decline

35. Hned teď

    Right now

    Usage

    Shows urgency; "I'll be right back" is "Hned se vrátím"

36. Jedna osoba

    One person

    Usage

    State the number of people for a table or tickets; "I'm on my own" is "Jsem sám" (male) or "Jsem sama" (female)

37. Dvě osoby

    Two people

    Usage

    State the number of people; "a table for two" is "Stůl pro dva, prosím"

    Grammar Note

    "osoba" is feminine, so the numeral takes the feminine form "dvě" (masculine would be "dva")

38. Tři osoby

    Three people

    Usage

    State the number of people; from five up the noun goes to the genitive plural, as in "pět osob"

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