Internet & WiFi

1. Jaké je heslo k Wi-Fi?

   YA-ke ye HES-lo k WI-fi

   What is the Wi-Fi password?

   Usage

   Used in hotels, cafés, and restaurants to ask for the Wi-Fi password

   Grammar Note

   "heslo" is neuter. Preposition "k" (for/to) requires the dative case

2. Je tu Wi-Fi zdarma?

   ye tu WI-fi ZDAR-ma

   Is there free Wi-Fi here?

   Usage

   Used to check whether free Wi-Fi is available at a café or public facility

   Grammar Note

   Free Wi-Fi is widely available in Prague's Old Town area and most cafés

3. Potřebuji SIM kartu s datovým tarifem

   PO-trzhe-bu-yi SIM KAR-tu s DA-to-veem TA-ri-fem

   I need a SIM card with a data plan

   Usage

   Used to purchase a local SIM card at a phone shop or airport in the Czech Republic

   Grammar Note

   Main Czech carriers are O2, T-Mobile, and Vodafone. Prepaid SIMs are available at shopping malls

4. Kde mohu nabít telefon?

   kde MO-hu NA-beet TE-le-fon

   Where can I charge my phone?

   Usage

   Used to find a charging spot at a café, hotel lobby, or airport

   Grammar Note

   "mohu" is 1st person singular of "moci" (to be able). "nabít" is perfective, implying a complete charge

5. Signál je slabý

   SIG-nahl ye SLA-bee

   The signal is weak

   Usage

   Used to describe poor mobile or Wi-Fi signal quality

   Grammar Note

   Strong: "silný", unstable: "nestabilní". Prague's Old Town has relatively good 4G coverage even underground

6. Mohu se připojit k vašemu hotspotu?

   MO-hu se PRZHI-po-yit k VA-she-mu HOT-spo-tu

   Can I connect to your hotspot?

   Usage

   Used to ask a companion or acquaintance to share their mobile hotspot

   Grammar Note

   "vašemu" is the dative form of "váš" (your), agreeing with the masculine noun "hotspot"

7. Internet je pomalý

   IN-ter-net ye PO-ma-lee

   The internet is slow

   Usage

   Used to report slow internet speed at a hotel or café

   Grammar Note

   Fast: "rychlý". The subject is the nominative "Internet". Czech hotels almost universally offer Wi-Fi and speeds are generally good

8. Potřebuji adaptér na nabíječku

   PO-trzhe-bu-yi A-dap-ter na NA-bee-yech-ku

   I need an adapter for the charger

   Usage

   Used to find a plug adapter for Czech outlets (Type C, 220V)

   Grammar Note

   Czech Republic uses EU Type C plug (two round pins) and 220V. Japanese and US devices need a travel adapter

9. Mohu si koupit předplacený tarif?

   MO-hu si KOU-pit PRZHED-pla-tse-nee TA-rif

   Can I buy a prepaid plan?

   Usage

   Used to purchase a prepaid data plan for short-term visitors to Czech Republic

   Grammar Note

   7-day and 30-day prepaid data SIMs are widely available at Czech airports and shopping centres

10. Wi-Fi nefunguje

    WI-fi NE-fun-gu-ye

    The Wi-Fi is not working

    Usage

    Used to report a Wi-Fi malfunction to hotel or café staff

    Grammar Note

    "fungovat" means "to function/work". Negation adds "ne-". "nefunguje" is 3rd person singular present

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