Useful Phrases

1. Tuto aplikaci jsem vytvořil já

   TU-to A-pli-ka-tsi ysem VI-tvo-rzhil yah

   I made this app

   Usage

   Use when introducing the app. Women say "vytvořila"

   Grammar Note

   Czech has rich case declension. Verbs agree with the subject's gender and number. "Já" emphasizes the subject

2. Tato aplikace je zdarma

   TA-to A-pli-ka-tse ye ZDAR-ma

   This app is free

   Usage

   Explain the app is free

   Grammar Note

   "Zdarma" is a Czech adverb meaning "free of charge"

3. Zkuste si ji stáhnout

   ZKUS-te si yi STAH-hnout

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Si" is a reflexive pronoun here meaning "for yourself". "Zkuste si" = try for yourself

4. Jsem Japonec

   ysem YA-po-nets

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Introduce your nationality. Women say "Japonka"

   Grammar Note

   "Jsem" is the first-person singular of "být" (to be). Gender affects the noun form

5. Jsem cestovatel

   ysem TSES-to-va-tel

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Identify as a traveler. Women say "cestovatelka"

   Grammar Note

   Derived from "cesta" (road/trip). "-tel" is an agent suffix meaning "one who does"

6. Cestuji sám

   TSES-tu-yi sahm

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Tell others you are traveling solo. Women say "sama"

   Grammar Note

   "Sám/sama" is a pronominal adjective meaning "alone". It changes by gender

7. Jsem tu poprvé

   ysem tu PO-pr-ve

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Express that this is your first visit

   Grammar Note

   "Poprvé" is a Czech adverb meaning "for the first time"

8. Mohu si udělat fotku?

   MO-hu si U-dye-lat FOT-ku

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Ask for permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Mohu" is the first-person singular of "moci" (can/may)

9. Můžeme si udělat fotku spolu?

   MOO-zhe-me si U-dye-lat FOT-ku SPO-lu

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Spolu" is the Czech adverb for "together"

10. Prosím, naskenujte QR kód

    PRO-seem, NA-ske-nuy-te KOO-ER kod

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Ask someone to scan the QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Prosím" is "I ask/request" — used as "please" in Czech

11. Nepodvádějte mě / Přestaňte mě okrádat

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Strong protest used when being overcharged or scammed at markets or tourist areas

    Grammar Note

    "Ne + imperative" forms prohibition. Formal imperative ends in "-tejte" for polite address

12. Nepodceňujte mě / Neshazujte mě

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when someone belittles or disrespects you

    Grammar Note

    Czech formal imperative (-tejte) is used for elders or plural. Casual forms end in "-ej"

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