Beach & Activities

1. Kde je nejbližší jezero?

   kde ye NEY-blizh-shee YE-ze-ro

   Where is the nearest lake?

   Usage

   Czech Republic is landlocked, so lakes and rivers serve as beach alternatives

   Grammar Note

   Czechia is landlocked. Popular summer spots: Lake Lipno, Mácha Lake. "jezero" is a neuter noun

2. Je voda čistá?

   ye VO-da CHIS-tah

   Is the water clean?

   Usage

   Used to check water quality before swimming in a lake or river

   Grammar Note

   "voda" is feminine, so "čistá" is feminine. To ask if swimming is allowed: "Může se tu koupat?"

3. Kde si mohu půjčit loďku?

   kde si MO-hu POOY-chit LODY-ku

   Where can I rent a boat?

   Usage

   Used to find boat rentals at a lake or river

   Grammar Note

   "loďku" is the accusative of "loďka" (small boat). Kayak: kajak, pedal boat: šlapadlo

4. Chci jít plavat

   khtsi yeet PLA-vat

   I want to go swimming

   Usage

   Used to express wanting to swim or to find a swimming spot

   Grammar Note

   "jít plavat" is "go + infinitive" pattern meaning "to go swimming". "plavat" is the infinitive

5. Máte opalovací krém?

   MAH-te O-pa-lo-va-tsee krem

   Do you have sunscreen?

   Usage

   Used to ask for sunscreen at a shop or kiosk

   Grammar Note

   "opalovací" is an adjective from "opalovat se" (to tan). Literally "tanning cream". SPF: ochranný faktor

6. Kde je koupaliště?

   kde ye KOU-pa-lish-tye

   Where is the swimming area / lido?

   Usage

   Used to find an outdoor swimming pool or designated swimming area

   Grammar Note

   "koupaliště" is neuter and doesn't change form. Czech outdoor pools are popular summer destinations

7. Pronajmete mi šnorchl / lehátko?

   PRO-nay-me-te mi SHNOR-khl / LE-haht-ko

   Can you rent me a snorkel / sun lounger?

   Usage

   Used to rent water sports gear or sun loungers at a lake or pool

   Grammar Note

   "pronajmout" means to rent out. "pronajmete mi" is a polite request "please rent me...". A snorkel is "šnorchl" ("šnek" means "snail / auger screw")

8. Je bezpečné plavat tady?

   ye BEZ-pech-ne PLA-vat TA-di

   Is it safe to swim here?

   Usage

   Used to check if swimming is safe in a river or lake

   Grammar Note

   "bezpečné" is the neuter predicative form of "bezpečný" (safe), used with the infinitive "plavat"

9. Kde je převlékárna?

   kde ye PRZHE-vle-kahr-na

   Where is the changing room?

   Usage

   Used to find the changing room at an outdoor pool or swimming area

   Grammar Note

   "převlékárna" is derived from "převlékat se" (to change clothes). Shower: "sprcha"

10. Krásné počasí dnes

    KRAHS-ne PO-cha-see dnes

    Beautiful weather today

    Usage

    Small talk about the weather at a lake or outdoor venue

    Grammar Note

    "počasí" is neuter, so "krásné" is neuter. Also useful: "Jaké bude počasí zítra?" (What's the weather tomorrow?)

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