Public Transport

1. Který autobus jede do centra města?

   Which bus goes to the city center?

   Usage

   Used at a bus stop to find the correct bus to the city center

   Grammar Note

   Czech has rich case inflection. "centra" is the genitive of "centrum" used with "do" (to)

2. Kolik zastávek do [cíle]?

   How many stops to [destination]?

   Usage

   Used to ask how many stops to the destination

   Grammar Note

   "kolik" takes the genitive case. "zastávek" is the genitive plural of "zastávka"

3. Prosím, vysaďte mě tady.

   Please let me off here.

   Usage

   Used to ask the driver to let you off here

   Grammar Note

   "prosím" literally means "I ask" and serves as "please". "vysaďte" is the polite imperative

4. Je toto místo obsazeno?

   Is this seat taken?

   Usage

   Used to check if a seat is occupied

   Grammar Note

   "obsazeno" is a short-form passive adjective agreeing with the neuter noun "místo"

5. V kolik hodin je poslední autobus?

   What time is the last bus?

   Usage

   Used to find out when the last bus departs

   Grammar Note

   "v kolik hodin" is the standard Czech expression for asking what time

6. Kde si mohu koupit jízdenku?

   Where can I buy a ticket?

   Usage

   Used to ask where to purchase a transport ticket

   Grammar Note

   "jízdenku" is the accusative of "jízdenka" — the Czech word for a transport ticket

7. Zastavuje tento autobus na tržišti?

   Does this bus stop at the market?

   Usage

   Used to confirm whether the bus stops at the market

   Grammar Note

   "na + locative" means "at/on". "tržišti" is the locative of "tržiště" (market)

8. Z kterého nástupiště odjíždí?

   Which platform does it depart from?

   Usage

   Used at a station to find the departure platform

   Grammar Note

   The preposition "z" (from) takes the genitive case

9. Je tam přímé spojení?

   Is there a direct route?

   Usage

   Used to ask if there is a direct connection without transfers

   Grammar Note

   "je tam ...?" is the existential question "is there ...?"

10. Jak dlouho trvá cesta?

    How long does the journey take?

    Usage

    Used to ask the duration of the journey

    Grammar Note

    "jak dlouho trvá ...?" is the standard Czech expression for asking how long something takes

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