Feelings

1. Mám radost

   I am glad

   Usage

   The basic response to good news, and the form does not change with your gender

2. Jsem šťastný

   I am happy

   Usage

   Stronger than "radost" and closer to deep contentment, not for small pleasures

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jsem šťastná"; forms in -ý take -á for a woman

3. To je vtipné

   That is funny

   Usage

   A response to a joke that praises the joke rather than laughing at the person

4. Těším se

   I'm looking forward to it

   Usage

   The standard "I am looking forward to it", for a plan or a reunion

5. Jsem hrdý

   I am proud

   Usage

   For pride; to praise someone say "Jsem na tebe hrdý" — I am proud of you

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jsem hrdá"

6. To se mi ulevilo

   What a relief

   Usage

   For when a worry lifts — the line when your lost bag turns up

7. Chybíš mi

   I miss you

   Usage

   For someone close; literally "you are missing from me"

8. Jsem smutný

   I am sad

   Usage

   The basic way to say you feel sad

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Jsem smutná"

9. Škoda

   That is a pity

   Usage

   A short "what a shame". It is spelled like the car brand, but here it is the everyday word

10. Jsem zklamaný

    I am disappointed

    Usage

    For unmet expectations, and a measured way to open a complaint

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jsem zklamaná"

11. Cítím se osaměle

    I feel lonely

    Usage

    For loneliness on a solo trip; it uses an adverb, so it does not change with gender

12. Jsem naštvaný

    I am angry

    Usage

    A strong way to say you are angry — better not aimed at service staff

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jsem naštvaná"

13. Štve mě to

    That annoys me

    Usage

    Aims the complaint at the situation rather than the person, so it lands softly

14. Bojím se

    I am scared

    Usage

    For telling a companion you are frightened

15. Jsem překvapený

    I am surprised

    Usage

    For surprise of either kind

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jsem překvapená"

16. Mám obavy

    I am worried

    Usage

    For saying you are worried, and it does not change with gender

17. Jsem ve stresu

    I am stressed

    Usage

    For being under stress, and it does not change with gender

18. Stydím se

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    For embarrassment, and also as modesty when someone does you a favour

19. Nudím se

    I am bored

    Usage

    It means bored — nothing to do with feeling unwell

20. Jsem unavený

    I am tired

    Usage

    The standard line after a long day of walking

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jsem unavená"

21. Chce se mi spát

    I am sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "sleep wants itself to me" — the normal way to say you are sleepy

22. Mám se dobře

    I am fine

    Usage

    The safest answer to "Jak se mate?" — how are you

23. Není mi dobře

    I feel unwell

    Usage

    A mild "I do not feel well"; "Je mi spatne" in the Health & Hospital category is stronger and implies nausea

24. Jsem v klidu

    I am calm

    Usage

    Both "I am calm" and, in reply to an apology, "no worries"

25. Jsem nervózní

    I am nervous

    Usage

    For nerves before an interview or a performance

26. Stýská se mi po domově

    I am homesick

    Usage

    For homesickness on a long trip

27. Jsem zmatený

    I am confused

    Usage

    For being at a loss — the right word when a procedure baffles you

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Jsem zmatená"

28. Dojalo mě to

    I am moved

    Usage

    For being touched by a kindness — good to add when you thank someone

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